Since 2023, our travels have taken us to 4 continents and 13 countries. Here you can find all of our newsletters to stay connected.
2026
- Newsletter 2026
They say all roads lead to Rome—and that’s exactly where we found ourselves this month, on our way to Rome in order to fly back to Canada for Mother’s Day. In Italy, and especially in Sicily, time...
Italians use the phrase “Dolce Far Niente”, which translates to, “The sweetness of doing nothing.” It’s a lifestyle choice to slow down and enjoy the simple moments in life.
After nearly three years of full-time travel, I’ve started to notice the moments that stay with us most deeply are rarely the ones we schedule.
Our New Year started on the road with a 12-plus-hour drive from the Witsiehoek Mountain Lodge to Gqeberha, skirting the western border of the Lesotho...
2025
- Newsletter 2025
Over the last 12 months, we visited 3 continents and six countries, starting in South Africa with stopovers in Italy, USA, Canada and Ireland before returning to South Africa, a country we quickly grew to love.
I’ve always loved coincidences—the kind that arrive quietly, one after another, until you can’t help but smile at the timing of it all. This past month felt full of them.
Autumn in the Madonie mountains arrives quietly. The morning air takes on a sharper and crisper feeling, the sunlight softens, and the hillsides settle into a gentler shade of gold.
October in Sicily feels like summer that simply refuses to leave—The air stays warm, the hills shimmer gold in the afternoon light, and the scent of woodsmoke mingles with the olives ripening in the valley. It’s the...
After a summer in Canada — one that included the unexpected and heartbreaking passing of my father — September was shaping up to be a month of bittersweet contrasts.
It was 3:30am on a Friday. That's when I got the call. The phone call that we dread will happen, but we know, deep down, that it's inevitable. My 'healthy', recently retired dad suddenly passed away.
2024
- Newsletter 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had—from the beautiful landscapes of South America to the unforgettable experiences in South Africa.
2023
- Newsletter 2023
The last year together has been pretty epic with many surprises, so we wanted to share some of our experiences to stay connected.