CAnadian Trails
Our 4-year #Hike4Birds on the 28,000 km (17,500 mi) Trans Canada Trail took us from Cape Spear, NL to Victoria, BC. We were the first to document the trail through photogpraphy and daily blogs, and we shared our passion for nature and wildlife protection in classrooms along the way.
We thru-hiked the 336 km East Coast Trail during 15 day in June, walking from Portugal Cover to Cappahayden along the rugged coast of Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula. Whales, Atlantic Puffins, and summer snowtorms were among the highlights.
Over ten years we explored the 890 km (560 mi) Bruce Trail that traces Ontario's escarpment from Queenston Heights to Tobermory. We completed the journey in a series of day hikes, organized End-to-End group hikes, and one thru-hike.
The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail is a 300 km coastal hiking route in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Connecting Port Hastings to Inverness, it offers a glimpse of Celtic culture, passing through quiet fishing villages, windswept beaches, and along coasts with expansive Atlantic views.
The Fundy Footpath is a 41 km (25 mi) wilderness hiking trail along the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada. We hiked it over five days, from Fundy National Park to Big Salmon River, through rugged cliffs, forested valleys, and the world’s highest tides.
The Petit Témis Interprovincial Trail is a 134 km rail trail linking Edmundston, New Brunswick to Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec along the Madawaska River and Lake Témiscouata. As we walked it, we enjoyed passing quiet forests, lakeshores, and small communities.
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The Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix is a 56 km (35 mi) backcountry hiking trail in Québec, Canada, near Baie-Saint-Paul and the St. Lawrence River. We hiked it over several days through alpine-style ridges, boreal forest, and sweeping views across the river and mountains.
The Casque Isles Trail is a 53 km (33 mi) wilderness hiking route along the north shore of Lake Superior in Ontario, Canada. We hiked it over several days from Terrace Bay to Rossport, following rugged cliffs, forested ridges, and expansive views over the lake.
The Kabeyun Trail is a 40 km (25 mi) backcountry hiking route in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Ontario. Along the way, we passed through dense boreal forest, rocky ridges, and dramatic Lake Superior lookouts beneath the towering“Sleeping Giant.”
The Crow Wing Trail (Chemin St. Paul) is a 191 km historic walking route in Manitoba, Canada. It follows a former Métis and Red River ox cart trail between Winnipeg and Emerson. We walked this Canadian Camino through prairie fields, river valleys, and small rural communities.
Spanish Caminos
We made our first pilgrimage on the popular 800 km (500 mile) long Camino Frances. Beginning in September, we followed the yellow arrows of The Way from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, where the apostle St. James is reportedly entombed.
We walked the Camino de Madrid, a 322 km long pilgrimage route beginning in Madrid, Spain and ending in Sahagun in spring. From there, pilgrims can continue on to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino Frances, or follow the San Salvador and Camino Primitivo, like we did.
Why is this one of our favourite pilgrimage routes? Short, rugged, and wild, the 119 km long Camino San Salvador is a nature lover's paradise. This travel blog shares the story of our 5 day walk from Leon to Oviedo, Spain.​​
Explore our Come Walk With Us travel and hiking blog on our 120 km long pilgrimage along the Camino Primitvo. We spent 10 days in spring walking from Oviedo to Melide, Spain, where we joined the Camino Frances for the final push into Santiago de Compostella.
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What is it like to walk from Cadiz to Seville, Spain on the little known Via Augusta? We traveled this 176 km long pilgrimage route during Semana Santa. Read about the highlights and challenges hiking during this time in our blog.
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We walked the Via de la Plata from Seville to Granja de Moreruela, where we turned west onto the Camino Sanabres. Together, these two routes were the longest and most challenging Caminos we've walked so far. Why? Read the blog to find out.
The 366 km long Camino Sanabres, which traverses the hilly and picturesque landscapes of Castille y Leon and Galicia was strikingly beautiful. It offered one of the least crowded routes into Santiago de Compostela. To read about the full experience check out our blog.
After a life-changing spiritual journey on the Camino, what's next? The 90 km Camino Fisterra route from Santiago de Compostela to Muxia and then Finisterre Spain provides time for reflection, solitude, and time to connect with nature.
hiking in France
This travel blog describes our journey along the 800 km (500 mile) pilgrimage route across France known as the Via Podiensis (Chemin St. Jacques, GR65). This was our second Camino, which took us from Le Puy-en-Velay, France to Roncesvalles, Spain.
Portuguese caminhos
We walked over 270 km along the coast of Portugal, beginning in Porto and ending in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Our camino began on the Camino Portuguese Litoral, continued on the Camino Portuguese Coastal, and finished on the Espiritual Variant.
We fell in love with Portugual when we walked the 640 km (400 mile) long pilgrimage route along the Caminho Portuguese Central from Lisbon, through Porto, to Santiago de Compostella, Spain.
We walked over 400 km along the coast of Portugal on the Rota Vicenta, beginning in Lagos and ending in Santiago do Cacem. Endless sandy beaches, colour clifftop rambles, and exotic looking birds were a few of the highlights.
Pathways of the United Kingdom
Wainwright's Coast to Coast Path, or the Coast to Coast Path National Trail, stretches 309 km (192 miles) from St. Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, England. We walked from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, crossing the Lake District, Yorshire Dales, and North York Moors National Parks.
Hadrian's Wall Path stretches 135 km (84 miles) from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway, England. We spent 5 days walking the wall that once marked the northern edge of Roman Empire, and where it is still possible to explore Roman forts and structures.
Our blog for the West Highland Way, Scotland's most famous hiking trail, is coming soon! What was it like to walk 165 km (96 miles) from Milngavie to Fort William during eight days of rain? Stay tuned to find out.
How was the Great Glen Way different from the West Highland Way? We continued north from Fort William to Inverness, Scotland, following the Caledonia Canal and the forested shores of Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, and the famous Loch Ness.
Ocean Voyages
transatlantic crossing
Sint Maarten to Lisbon
How was our second transatlantic crossing on board Windstar's Wind Surf sailing yacht from Phillipsburg, Sint Maarten to Lisbon, Portugal different than our first voyage? How was it llike walking a Camino? Check out our slow travel blog to find out.
transatlantic crossing (east)
New York to Southampton
Do you get bored during a week long transatlantic crossing? On a cold spring day we boarded Queen Mary 2, the world's only remaining ocean liner, to find out. We sailed from New York, NY to Southampton, UK.
transatlantic crossing (west)
Southampton to New York
A few months after our first transatlantic crossing on Queen Mary 2 we found ourselves making the return journey from Southampton, UK to New York, NY. How was it different? Our blog will explain.
alaska on Queen Elizabeth
This slow travel blog will describe our nine day cruise to Alaska aboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth. With stops in Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau, and Sitka, epic scenery, and close-up views of wildlife, it was an adventure we'll never forget.
transatlantic crossing
Sint Maarten to Cadiz
Our transatlantic crossing on board Windstar's Wind Surf sailing yacht from Phillipsburg, Sint Maarten to Cadiz, Spain made us fall in love with sailing on small vessels. Find out what we enjoyed most in our blog.
Norway and Scotland
We spent 16 nights on Ambassador's Ambience in search of the northern lights in Norway and Scotland. Making stops in Invergordon, Alesund, Trondheim, Tromso, Alta, Narvik, and Kirkwall - did we see them? Read the blog to find out!
Scenic Rail Journeys
What is it like to cross the Maritime Canada by train? A trip aboard VIA Rail's The Ocean between Halifax, NS and Montreal, QC is an unforgettable slow travel experience in all seasons. Our travel blog explains why you shouldn't miss it.
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What is it like to cross the second biggest country in the world by train? No matter the season, a trip aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian between Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON is an experience not be missed. Our travel blog explains why.
TRAVEL BLOGS: NORTH AMERICA
TRAVEL BLOGS: OCEAN VOYAGES
Wind Surf: Sint Maarten to Lisbon, Portugal
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth: Vancouver to Alaska
Norway & Northern Lights on Ambience
​Queen Mary 2: New York to Southampton