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  • Bhutan's fabled Tiger's Nest Monastery clings to cliff 3000 feet above the valley floor. At over 10,000 feet above sea level, reaching Tiger's Nest requires a steady two-hour climb before crossing a bridge and ascending stone steps to the ancient monastery. First constructed in 1692 to commemorate a series of events that brought Buddhism to Bhutan, Tiger's Nest is considered to be Bhutan's holiest site. • Our family trek to Tiger's Nest was literally and figuratively one of the highlights of our recent trip to Bhutan. Are you interested in visiting Bhutan and hiking to Tiger's Nest? #Bhutan #Taktshang #monastery #Buddhism #himalayas #mountain #HappinessIsAPlace #Bhutantravel #Bhuddhist
  • Happy New Year! Wishing you and your loved ones abundance, peace, and wellness in 2019. Let’s make this the year of #kindness ❤️ #COMOHotels #COMOUmaParo #happynewyear2019 #happynewyear #TourismBhutan #happinessisaplace
  • G I V I N G We are so grateful to be able to give back this holiday season. Thank you so much @comohotels Uma Paro for your assistance and generosity. Today we visited a remote monastery in Bhutan and helped distribute warm coats, slippers, and cake from Como Uma Paro as well as art supplies, paper, and pencils we brought with us from Canada. #grateful #Bhutan #COMOHotels #COMOUmaParo #buddhism #fullheart #familytravel #luxetravelfamily #paro #monastery #gratitude #travelwithkids #giving #bhutantravel #bhutan_ig #happinessisaplace
  • Have you been to Hong Kong? Whenever we visit Asia, we plan at least five days in Hong Kong, and we always stay at Four Seasons Hong Kong. We call this our 'soft landing' because after a 16-hour time change and 20+ hours of air travel, Four Seasons Hong Kong is the perfect place to regroup. The outdoor pools, convenient location (the airport train transports travellers to the building below the hotel), and world-class service are just a few reasons we always return to this award-winning hotel. #FSHongKong
  • M O U N T A I N S We started 2018 travelling in Ecuador. At over 9000 feet (2700m) in elevation, the capital of Quito is the second highest city in the world. To gain even more altitude, ride the TelefériQo up to 4100m. From here you can look down at Quito stretching along a narrow valley and get a closer look at the snow-capped Andes Mountains. Later this month we are back in the mountains on a different continent. We are going to spend a week exploring the Kingdom of Bhutan located in the Himalaya Mountains. We are staying at two COMO properties- COMO Uma Paro resort & COMO Uma Punakha lodge. From what I’ve read, it’s going to be an unforgettable experience. Have you been to Bhutan?
  • C L O U D F O R E S T S E R I E S In between the morning fog and afternoon showers, mid-day sun shines in Ecuador’s Cloud Forest.
  • C L O U D F O R E S T S E R I E S When it rains in Ecuador's cloud forest, you can count on Mother Nature to provide enormous umbrellas. The Xanthosoma (elephant ear) plant grows massive leaves and is known as the 'poor man's umbrella'. It sure comes in handy during a downpour!
  • C L O U D F O R E S T S E R I E S This time last year we were planning an adventure in Ecuador. We explored the UNESCO-designated capital city of Quito, spent ten days island-hopping in the Galápagos, and almost a week hiking in the cloud forest. Cloud forests differ from rainforests because they are found at higher altitudes, the trees have open canopies, and there is lush vegetation on the forest floor. This is a photo of my son looking at a large waterfall in the Mashpi Reserve cloud forest located about four hours north of Quito. The biodiversity in this part of the world is staggering. We saw incredible creatures like glass frogs, massive millipeds, and a sleepy tarantula. Lonely Planet recognized Ecuador as one of the Best in Travel Best Value destinations in 2019. Have you been to this South American country?
  • Have you been to Bermuda? This award-winning island in the Atlantic Ocean is accessible by airplane in less than two hours from Toronto, three hours from New York or Miami, and seven hours from London. _______________________________________ I recently travelled to Bermuda for the first time - I can't believe it has taken me so long to visit this colourful island. As you can see in this photo, Bermudians aren't shy when it comes to selecting house paint. The rainbow-hued colour palette dates back to the 17th century when Bermudians decided that homes constructed with Bermuda limestone needed a splash of colour. _______________________________________ Beyond Bermuda's architecture, I enjoyed stunning beaches, balmy weather, and the art-filled Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. There were some surprises too - you can read about these in my last blog post (click the link in my IG profile).

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