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Empty beach all to ourselves; Playa Levana, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Empty beach all to ourselves; Playa Levana, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Café Baluarte; Dalcahue, Chiloé Island (Chile)

Café Baluarte; Dalcahue, Chiloé Island (Chile)

Jeep sunset; Baja California Sur, Mexico

Jeep sunset; Baja California Sur, Mexico

Puerto Varas, Chile

Puerto Varas, Chile

But where's 'Smaller Road'?; Dublin, Ireland

But where's 'Smaller Road'?; Dublin, Ireland

'Love Potion' by Valley Cider; Genoa Bay Cafe, British Columbia (Canada)

'Love Potion' by Valley Cider; Genoa Bay Cafe, British Columbia (Canada)

The community park; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

The community park; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Motorcycle ride in our 'backyard'; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Motorcycle ride in our 'backyard'; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

The 'Love Bench'; Geraci Siculo, Sicily (Italy)

The 'Love Bench'; Geraci Siculo, Sicily (Italy)

'Giant Bench' behind Ventimiglia Castle; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

'Giant Bench' behind Ventimiglia Castle; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Cappaclogh East Beach; Kilgobbin, Ireland

Cappaclogh East Beach; Kilgobbin, Ireland

Taverna di Bacco; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Taverna di Bacco; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Thai chicken green curry at Tree House Cafe; Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (Canada)

Thai chicken green curry at Tree House Cafe; Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (Canada)

Emirates Lounge; Malpensa Milan Airport, Italy

Emirates Lounge; Malpensa Milan Airport, Italy

Busy bees hard at work at Bergi's organic farm; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Busy bees hard at work at Bergi's organic farm; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Safety is number 1 for this truck owner; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Safety is number 1 for this truck owner; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Our 10 kg Sicilian watermelon; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Our 10 kg Sicilian watermelon; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

A poke bowl @ Do' House; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

A poke bowl @ Do' House; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Salto El Léon; Pucon, Chile

Salto El Léon; Pucon, Chile

Achao Beach; Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Achao Beach; Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Humedal De Aves (Bird Sanctuary); Quinchao Island, Chile

Humedal De Aves (Bird Sanctuary); Quinchao Island, Chile

Vejtse, a small village nestled in the Shar Mountains; North Macedonia

Vejtse, a small village nestled in the Shar Mountains; North Macedonia

Jeep off-roading on Playa Juncalito, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Jeep off-roading on Playa Juncalito, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Taverna di Bacco restaurant; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Taverna di Bacco restaurant; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Scooter rental with Neuron; Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)

Scooter rental with Neuron; Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)

Ferry to Chiloe Island; Pargua, Chile

Ferry to Chiloe Island; Pargua, Chile

Dinner time for these cows!; Ancud, Chiloé Island (Chile)

Dinner time for these cows!; Ancud, Chiloé Island (Chile)

Spiaggia Torre Conca; Finale, Sicily (Italy)

Spiaggia Torre Conca; Finale, Sicily (Italy)

Coumeenoole Beach, Ireland

Coumeenoole Beach, Ireland

Birthday fun @ Parco Avventura Madonie; Petralia Sottana, Sicily (Italy)

Birthday fun @ Parco Avventura Madonie; Petralia Sottana, Sicily (Italy)

The Madonie Mountains; Pollina, Sicily (Italy)

The Madonie Mountains; Pollina, Sicily (Italy)

Our favourite pizza in Mexico at Beretta; La Paz, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Our favourite pizza in Mexico at Beretta; La Paz, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Wild turkey sighting on the road during our first motorcycle trip together to Ruckle Provincial Park; Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (Canada)

Wild turkey sighting on the road during our first motorcycle trip together to Ruckle Provincial Park; Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (Canada)

Motorcycle ride with a sunset in the Madonie mountains; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Motorcycle ride with a sunset in the Madonie mountains; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

My 1st taste of Sicilian lemons; Hotel Antonella, Pomezia (Italy)

My 1st taste of Sicilian lemons; Hotel Antonella, Pomezia (Italy)

Make a wish, and choose another from someone around the world; Valparaíso, Chile

Make a wish, and choose another from someone around the world; Valparaíso, Chile

Bagliesi organic wine at Ristorante il Monsù; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Bagliesi organic wine at Ristorante il Monsù; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Bodegas RE vineyard; Casablanca, Chile

Bodegas RE vineyard; Casablanca, Chile

Fresh water straight from the mountains; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Fresh water straight from the mountains; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Basilica di San Sebastiano was built in 1780; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (italy)

Basilica di San Sebastiano was built in 1780; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (italy)

Hike at Grant's Woods Nature Reserve; Orillia, Ontario (Canada)

Hike at Grant's Woods Nature Reserve; Orillia, Ontario (Canada)

These kitties are scoping out quality meat at a local butcher shop; Cefalu, Sicily (Italy)

These kitties are scoping out quality meat at a local butcher shop; Cefalu, Sicily (Italy)

Community Garden; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Community Garden; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

My horse friend at our Airbnb rental; Kilflynn, Ireland

My horse friend at our Airbnb rental; Kilflynn, Ireland

A 'Cock and Bull' burger @ The Wee Bistro; Glengormley, UK

A 'Cock and Bull' burger @ The Wee Bistro; Glengormley, UK

Bergi's organic farm; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Bergi's organic farm; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Saltos del Laja; Cabrero, Chile

Saltos del Laja; Cabrero, Chile

Christmas dinner at Orlando's Restaurant; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Christmas dinner at Orlando's Restaurant; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Salmon and roasted vegetables at Executive Residency by Best Western hotel restaurant; Calgary, Alberta (Canada)

Salmon and roasted vegetables at Executive Residency by Best Western hotel restaurant; Calgary, Alberta (Canada)

Jeep drive along the coast; La Paz, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Jeep drive along the coast; La Paz, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

A quaint town tucked in the Madonie mountains; Isnello, Sicily (Italy)

A quaint town tucked in the Madonie mountains; Isnello, Sicily (Italy)

The 'Wishing Tree' in the fairy garden @ Corkagh Park; Dublin, Ireland

The 'Wishing Tree' in the fairy garden @ Corkagh Park; Dublin, Ireland

Mazzaforno Beach; Mazzaforno, Sicily (Italy)

Mazzaforno Beach; Mazzaforno, Sicily (Italy)

Bodegas RE vineyard; Casablanca, Chile

Bodegas RE vineyard; Casablanca, Chile

The Irish don't mess around. I'll be sure to stay on their good side @ Blarney Castle; Blarney, Ireland

The Irish don't mess around. I'll be sure to stay on their good side @ Blarney Castle; Blarney, Ireland

The daily ritual of the local men in the town square (and Paul's future hang out)

The daily ritual of the local men in the town square (and Paul's future hang out)

Bergi's organic farm; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Bergi's organic farm; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Achao Church; Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Achao Church; Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Hostaria Cycas ingredients change with the seasons; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Hostaria Cycas ingredients change with the seasons; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

No car? No problem! I'll go for a donkey ride anytime; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

No car? No problem! I'll go for a donkey ride anytime; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Swan Lake sunset; Vernon, BC (Canada)

Swan Lake sunset; Vernon, BC (Canada)

Vermilion Lakes Viewpoint; Banff, Alberta (Canada)

Vermilion Lakes Viewpoint; Banff, Alberta (Canada)

Hotel Antonella, Pomezia (Italy)

Hotel Antonella, Pomezia (Italy)

Legend has it that after kissing the Blarney Stone, you'll have the gift of eloquence @ Blarney Castle; Blarney, Ireland

Legend has it that after kissing the Blarney Stone, you'll have the gift of eloquence @ Blarney Castle; Blarney, Ireland

Coumeenoole Beach, Ireland

Coumeenoole Beach, Ireland

Cappaclogh East Beach; Tralee, Ireland

Cappaclogh East Beach; Tralee, Ireland

Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Harvest time for 'manna' (a rare sugary substance that's extracted from Ash trees found in Sicily); Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Harvest time for 'manna' (a rare sugary substance that's extracted from Ash trees found in Sicily); Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

'Cock & Bull' burger @ The Wee Bistro; Glengormley, Ireland

'Cock & Bull' burger @ The Wee Bistro; Glengormley, Ireland

Restaurante

Restaurante "Sao Paulo"; Achao, Quinchao Island (Chile)

Dalcahue, Chiloé Island (Chile)

Dalcahue, Chiloé Island (Chile)

Outdoor dining at its finest; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Outdoor dining at its finest; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Feria Artesanal y Mercado Campesino Lillo; Castro, Chiloé (Chile)

Feria Artesanal y Mercado Campesino Lillo; Castro, Chiloé (Chile)

Ireland wouldn't be complete without a pint of Guinness; Tralee, Ireland

Ireland wouldn't be complete without a pint of Guinness; Tralee, Ireland

My chicken friend on our rental property. She has quite the personality; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

My chicken friend on our rental property. She has quite the personality; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

La Creperia; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

La Creperia; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Enjoying a stroll on the town's cobblestone streets; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Enjoying a stroll on the town's cobblestone streets; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Enjoying the view from Teatro di Akrai; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Enjoying the view from Teatro di Akrai; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Alla Vucciria Pub; Geraci Siculo, Sicily (Italy)

Alla Vucciria Pub; Geraci Siculo, Sicily (Italy)

Hike at Old Baldy Mountain; Cowichan Valley, BC

Hike at Old Baldy Mountain; Cowichan Valley, BC

Villarrica volcano; Pucon, Chile

Villarrica volcano; Pucon, Chile

If you could go down a 'rabbit hole', what would you want to see and what would you fear the most? @ The Black Rabbit; Limerick, Ireland

If you could go down a 'rabbit hole', what would you want to see and what would you fear the most? @ The Black Rabbit; Limerick, Ireland

Nni Franco U Vastiddaru restaurant; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Nni Franco U Vastiddaru restaurant; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

This is one of hundreds of unique ducks @ Killarney Duck Store. It seems fitting with our love of Sicily; Killarney, Ireland

This is one of hundreds of unique ducks @ Killarney Duck Store. It seems fitting with our love of Sicily; Killarney, Ireland

Playa Levaná, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Playa Levaná, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

U Trappitu restaurant; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

U Trappitu restaurant; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

A view of Bow River behind 'HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre'; Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada)

A view of Bow River behind 'HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre'; Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada)

Curious Cat Café; Killarney, Ireland

Curious Cat Café; Killarney, Ireland

University of Talca - Botanical Garden; Talca, Chile

University of Talca - Botanical Garden; Talca, Chile

Shocking news: Caffeine is addictive. Sorry tea drinkers; Poison Garden @ Blarney Castle & Gardens (Ireland)

Shocking news: Caffeine is addictive. Sorry tea drinkers; Poison Garden @ Blarney Castle & Gardens (Ireland)

A lone sheep enjoying its freedom in the Gap of Dunloe; Killarney, Ireland

A lone sheep enjoying its freedom in the Gap of Dunloe; Killarney, Ireland

A beach near

A beach near "Explore - Cafe and Lodge"; Duhatao, Chiloé Island (Chile)

Intermezzo Castle Bistro; Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)

Intermezzo Castle Bistro; Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)

I unintentionally wore a matching shirt. A potential career with unlimited gelato!? Yes please!

I unintentionally wore a matching shirt. A potential career with unlimited gelato!? Yes please!

Laghetto Mandria Del Conte; Parco Delle Madonie, Sicily (Italy)

Laghetto Mandria Del Conte; Parco Delle Madonie, Sicily (Italy)

Foothills Knoll Park Viewpoint, Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)

Foothills Knoll Park Viewpoint, Vernon, British Columbia (Canada)

Coumeenoole Beach, Ireland

Coumeenoole Beach, Ireland

Horseback riding @ Clarina Equestrian Centre; Clarina, Ireland

Horseback riding @ Clarina Equestrian Centre; Clarina, Ireland

Luckily, co-ed sports is much more accepted today @ Titanic Museum; Belfast, UK

Luckily, co-ed sports is much more accepted today @ Titanic Museum; Belfast, UK

Madonie Mountains; Isnello, Sicily

Madonie Mountains; Isnello, Sicily

Motorcycle ride through the Canadian Rockies; British Columbia, Canada

Motorcycle ride through the Canadian Rockies; British Columbia, Canada

Pizzeria da Tony; Campobasso, Italy

Pizzeria da Tony; Campobasso, Italy

Sunset ferry ride from Salt Spring Island to Crofton, British Columbia (Canada)

Sunset ferry ride from Salt Spring Island to Crofton, British Columbia (Canada)

Translation: 'In this place, we celebrate weddings but also divorces'; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Translation: 'In this place, we celebrate weddings but also divorces'; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Basilica San Sebastiano; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Basilica San Sebastiano; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Freshly squeezed orange juice at Orlando's restaurant; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Freshly squeezed orange juice at Orlando's restaurant; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Looscaunagh Lough Viewpoint; Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Looscaunagh Lough Viewpoint; Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Paul was met with a pivotal moment: Husband material or back to college!?; Vernon, BC (Canada)

Paul was met with a pivotal moment: Husband material or back to college!?; Vernon, BC (Canada)

Cycling the countryside; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Cycling the countryside; Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Amazing chicken dish at 'Executive Residency by Best Western' hotel restaurant; Calgary, AB (Canada)

Amazing chicken dish at 'Executive Residency by Best Western' hotel restaurant; Calgary, AB (Canada)

'Park of Tralee'; Tralee, Ireland

'Park of Tralee'; Tralee, Ireland

'Teatro di Akrai' stage where Paul performed his 'solo' act; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

'Teatro di Akrai' stage where Paul performed his 'solo' act; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

A split second of peace in a chaotic city; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

A split second of peace in a chaotic city; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Mural in Valparaiso (Chile)

Mural in Valparaiso (Chile)

Horseback riding through the countryside; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Horseback riding through the countryside; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Horseback riding near Loreto; Baja California Sur, Mexico

Horseback riding near Loreto; Baja California Sur, Mexico

Apennine Mountains; Italy

Apennine Mountains; Italy

A local man that was proud to show off his hard work; Pucon, Chile

A local man that was proud to show off his hard work; Pucon, Chile

Palazzo Abatellis; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Palazzo Abatellis; Palermo, Sicily (Italy)

Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Castelbuono, Sicily (Italy)

Tom Crean, an Antarctic hero, opened the 'South Pole Inn' in 1929; Annascaul, Ireland

Tom Crean, an Antarctic hero, opened the 'South Pole Inn' in 1929; Annascaul, Ireland

Dunmore Head; Kerry, Ireland

Dunmore Head; Kerry, Ireland

Date night at the greyhound dog races; Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee (Ireland)

Date night at the greyhound dog races; Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee (Ireland)

Gap of Dunloe; Kerry, Ireland

Gap of Dunloe; Kerry, Ireland

Peruvian dish at Restaurante 3 Regiones; Chillán, Chile

Peruvian dish at Restaurante 3 Regiones; Chillán, Chile

Salt Spring Wild Cider House; Salt Spring Island, BC (Canada)

Salt Spring Wild Cider House; Salt Spring Island, BC (Canada)

Caprice espresso bar; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Caprice espresso bar; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Who knew a random bathroom stop would leave me pondering my life's choices @ The Black Sheep Hostel; Killarney, Ireland

Who knew a random bathroom stop would leave me pondering my life's choices @ The Black Sheep Hostel; Killarney, Ireland

A painting that's over 300 years old @ Basilica di San Sebastiano; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

A painting that's over 300 years old @ Basilica di San Sebastiano; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

Looscaunagh Lough; Kerry, Ireland

Looscaunagh Lough; Kerry, Ireland

'Oasis Della Frutta' market; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

'Oasis Della Frutta' market; Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily (Italy)

'Ferry' boats waiting to take passengers to remote islands; Quinchao Island, Chile

'Ferry' boats waiting to take passengers to remote islands; Quinchao Island, Chile

Gap of Dunloe; Kerry, Ireland

Gap of Dunloe; Kerry, Ireland

Ramazzotti Violetto Spritz cocktail at Andiamo Restaurant; Pucón, Chile

Ramazzotti Violetto Spritz cocktail at Andiamo Restaurant; Pucón, Chile

That's me in the front, minus the heels. There's NO WAY I'm missing out on chocolate; Down Syndrome Kerry Thrift Shop, Tralee (Ireland)

That's me in the front, minus the heels. There's NO WAY I'm missing out on chocolate; Down Syndrome Kerry Thrift Shop, Tralee (Ireland)

Taormina, Sicily (Italy)

Taormina, Sicily (Italy)

Kirby's Brogue Inn; Tralee, Ireland

Kirby's Brogue Inn; Tralee, Ireland

Coumeenoole Beach, a filming location of 'Tarrac'; Kerry Ireland

Coumeenoole Beach, a filming location of 'Tarrac'; Kerry Ireland

Is this a typo...?; Dublin, Ireland

Is this a typo...?; Dublin, Ireland

Palermo, Sicly (Italy)

Palermo, Sicly (Italy)

Margarita time at Orlando's restaurant; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

Margarita time at Orlando's restaurant; Loreto, Baja California Sur (Mexico)