ABOUT US
Sylvio & Lori
Lori and Sylvio are freelance writers based in Ontario, Canada. They have both had a life-long passion for travel and for learning about other cultures, while travelling on and off the beaten path. Taking detours along the way has enriched their experiences immeasurably. Both enjoy writing and photography, so it was a natural fit to combine this with their love of travel.
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South African Adventure Photo Essay
South African Adventure Photo Essay We had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the beautiful country of South Africa with Go Touch Down Tours. Our first safari adventure included early morning and late afternoon game drives [...]
10 Best Things to do in the Quebec Maritimes of Eastern Canada
The Quebec Maritimes in Eastern Canada has so much to offer. The multitude of cities and towns have their own unique culture, cuisine, and scenery. One of the best ways to explore the region is [...]
Photo Contest Examples – My Success in the 2021 IFWTWA Photo Contest
My Photo Contest Examples 6 Photos with a Story to Tell "A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away." E. Welty When people look at their photos, there are often a couple that stand [...]
Excellent Billings Montana Breweries You Should Visit
Montana has two main nicknames. “The Treasure State” because of its rich mineral reserves and our favourite, “Big Sky Country”. On a recent trip to Montana we were delighted to discover its wide open spaces and take in its beautiful scenery.
Christine Fraser: Golf Course Architect
What do the Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland and Toronto Golf Club in Canada have in common besides the fact they are top level golf courses? They happen to be golf courses literally touched by [...]
Thailand: The Land of Smiles
Beautiful exotic Thailand has tropical beaches, royal palaces, ancient ruins, historic temples, fantastic food and friendly people. It’s often on the list of bucket list countries to visit. There is so much to see and [...]
South African Adventure Photo Essay
South African Adventure Photo Essay We had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the beautiful country of South Africa with Go Touch Down Tours. Our first safari adventure included early morning and late afternoon game drives through [...]
10 Best Things to do in the Quebec Maritimes of Eastern Canada
The Quebec Maritimes in Eastern Canada has so much to offer. The multitude of cities and towns have their own unique culture, cuisine, and scenery. One of the best ways to explore the region is to [...]
Photo Contest Examples – My Success in the 2021 IFWTWA Photo Contest
My Photo Contest Examples 6 Photos with a Story to Tell "A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away." E. Welty When people look at their photos, there are often a couple that stand out [...]
Excellent Billings Montana Breweries You Should Visit
Montana has two main nicknames. “The Treasure State” because of its rich mineral reserves and our favourite, “Big Sky Country”. On a recent trip to Montana we were delighted to discover its wide open spaces and take in its beautiful scenery.
Christine Fraser: Golf Course Architect
What do the Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland and Toronto Golf Club in Canada have in common besides the fact they are top level golf courses? They happen to be golf courses literally touched by the [...]
Thailand: The Land of Smiles
Beautiful exotic Thailand has tropical beaches, royal palaces, ancient ruins, historic temples, fantastic food and friendly people. It’s often on the list of bucket list countries to visit. There is so much to see and do [...]
Boomer Couple Helping Others Travel Smarter,
While Learning About Wine, Food, & Other Cultures
Our passion is for travel! We travel whenever and wherever we can. We enjoy writing as a team and separately.
Our goal is to share our adventures with others so that they can get the most out of their own travel. We give readers ideas on where to travel and how to get the most value for their time and money. This isn’t about how to travel on a budget, but how to travel smart!
WHY TRAVEL
Why do you travel? What’s your favourite part of travelling? We are often asked these questions. People travel for different reasons, and the answers can vary widely. It might be for rest and relaxation, family commitments or work. When we talk to people about travel, we often hear things like, ” We can’t afford to travel,” because of time, cost or both.
Who Travels
When it comes to most things in life, one size doesn’t fit all, nor does it need to. There are adventure seekers in activity/location or both. There are those that are looking for a romantic getaway, near or far. There [...]
Why Travel
Why do you travel? What’s your favourite part of travelling? We are often asked these questions. People travel for different reasons, and the answers can vary widely. It might be for rest and relaxation, family commitments or work. When we [...]
Decomposing New Orleans Culture
New Orleans doesn’t hide its quirkiness, it celebrates it!”, or at least that’s what Monique Hamilton – our cemetery tour guide – likes to say about New Orleans culture. A lively woman with purple hair, black dress adorned with skulls [...]
Four Unique Things to Do in Toronto
Toronto’s name comes from a Huron word meaning “meeting place”, which is quite appropriate. Toronto is Canada’s largest city and the fourth largest city in North America. It’s also the capital of the province of Ontario. The city is abuzz [...]
