Photo Albums of Europe (46)
*Are countries that I have not been to yet, but one or more of my family has. ALBANIA ANDORRA […]
Photo Albums of Asia (49)
Countries with * are ones that I have not been to yet but one or more of the family has. AFGHANISTAN ARMENIA […]
Photo Albums of Africa (46)
*Are countries that i have not yet been to but one or more of my family has. ANGOLA BENIN […]
Most Extreme “Sihpromatum Around the World” Photo
As many of you know I have been collecting photos of readers with their copy of my book around the world and posting them in my “Around the World” Album. Couples, women, men, grannies, families, travellers, I have had readers send in photos from 35 different […]
Travel Days and Flying
If you don’t know this about me, I am terrified of flying. It’s stupid. Ridiculous, I know. And it wasn’t always that way or I probably never would’ve set foot on that tiny, surely unreliable Twin Otter to fly over the Himalayas to Lukla from Kathmandu.
A Traveler’s Day In
Three years ago Hotel Carlton Gent was bought and redesigned by three brothers. The oldest brother, Steven, had this dream of running a hotel and in a very sibling way managed to get the other two brothers on board. It was great getting the chance to talk to […]
Belfort Van Brugge
Today I arrived in Ghent, Belgium after a days drive through Holland, Belgium and France on backroads and am staying in the Carlton Hotel Gent where we have a lovely European view out our 5th story window. I took lots of photos to share with you AND, always […]
Segway or the Highway in Brugge!
It seemed everywhere we turned in Brugge was filled with great atmosphere and character. We stumbled upon the 2Be Bar in Brugge after seeking shelter from a sporadic downpour. I ordered coconut beer, which was actually surprisingly nice, served in, yep you guessed it… A coconut shell! […]
Ammon’s Week Continues
It didn’t take too long before the old travel side had a brief awakening. The excursions were too expensive in my opinion (no surprise there) especially since they are quoted in US dollars. Other guests recommended we use a tour operator outside the resort which would’ve saved a […]
Ammon’s First EVER…
Lately I’ve had a lot of readers asking me what my siblings have been up to since the family trip ended. “What are they doing now? Where do they live? Where did they end up?” I thought I would start with a quick blog from Ammon, since he […]
Bree at The Fair
I’m super excited to have booked booth number #105 at the Fraser Valley Women’s Expo in Chilliwack February 27th-March 1st!!! Bree is the best sister I could’ve ask for. She will be manning the booth in my place, since I will still be here in Holland. Jody, […]
National Geographic Traveler of the Year
Hey guys, could I possibly ask another favour on top of all that you already do for me?!?! A few people have brought National Geographic’s Traveller of the Year to my attention and have nominated me. If you guys feel I inspire you as a traveller, I would […]
You see, I’m an author
YESSSS!! I got my new passport!!!! I’m set for the next ten years. Yippeee, I’m off on the next adventure!!!! Oh wait…. I almost forgot. **turns around and sits back down** I’m an author now. Write first, travel second. I can only imagine what the postman must’ve […]
A Post Valentines Getaway
Last night, Kees and I arrived at nearly 2am in Brugge, Belgium after a 3.5 hour drive south from Alkmaar, Holland. I’m still so excited about the gorgeous Hotel Jan Brito and all of the wonderful details and decorations from former centuries. They have spoiled us with […]
Happy Valentines Day
This is too funny!! So Bree and Ammon both flew out of Vancouver today and when they arrive in their destinations, they will be on the same time zone…. but LOOK at this weather. Manzanillo Mexico Winnipeg, Canada I know who I’d rather be! I’m so […]
![10551453_345406742288452_1570784784208806706_o[1]](https://i0.wp.com/sihpromatum.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/10551453_345406742288452_1570784784208806706_o1.jpg?resize=120%2C182&ssl=1)
![10653816_10152343534793527_8174292357536257161_n[1]](https://i0.wp.com/sihpromatum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/10653816_10152343534793527_8174292357536257161_n1.jpg?ssl=1)