Jane Canapini

1 week ago | grownuptravels.com | Jane Canapini

No, it’s not a museum dedicated to the latest Jurassic Park-themed movie. But on a recent visit to Tucson’s Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Henk and I did have the chance to see free-flying raptors (NOT the velociraptor kind), local Arizona wildlife, a mini-aquarium, on-site art gallery and yes, even a few animatronic dinosaurs.

1 month ago | grownuptravels.com | Jane Canapini

Belgium may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of castles, yet this European country has around 3,000 of them, one of the per square kilometre in the world. So it only made sense that when Henk and I were visiting Bruges, we decided to look for some castles to explore nearby as well. What we found was Kasteel Van Loppem, a beautiful example of a 19th-century castle less than 10 kilometres from the city centre.

2 months ago | grownuptravels.com | Jane Canapini

Most people go to Tucson, Arizona in January for its bright sunny skies. Henk and I went there for the dark inky ones. We even drove up to more than 9,100 feet above sea level to get a closer look at the heavens from the top of one of the area’s Sky Islands. Wait, “what’s a Sky Island” you might ask? Well, read on about the best place to go stargazing in Tucson. Southern Arizona is Dark Sky CentralSouthern Arizona and Tuscon in particular are renowned for their dark skies.

2 months ago | grownuptravels.com | Jane Canapini |San Antonio

From the popularity of ‘cowboy core’ fashion trends (thank you, Beyoncé) to Netflix’ American Primeval dramatic series, America’s Old West in all of its iterations is definitely having a moment. But this fascination with the Wild West isn’t new or fleeting: for the past 200 years or so, there have been countless artists who have been inspired to create art reflecting the West’s other-worldly landscapes, native peoples, European settlers and unique history.

Jan 20, 2025 | grownuptravels.com | Jane Canapini

Say “Hello” to the picturesque little town of Honfleur on the Seine estuary on France’s Normandy coast and we can practically guarantee you’ll fall for its French charms. There’s good reason why this small town of 8,000 people has become one of the most popular destinations in Normandy and why it attracts so many people both from France and from outside the country: the town’s historic half-timbered houses, photogenic harbour, cozy inns and seafood restaurants are just a few.