FEATUREDThe ANIMALS in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canda! We saw Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (the horns!), Elk (unbelievable rack), Mountain Goats (babies!), Black Bears (cubs!), Canadian Geese, and some monster crows.

FEATUREDSunwapta Falls in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. That glacier blue water rushes down with such force around the island, down the drop off, and around the bend. See tiny Shawn + Bucky for scale! Also amazing tree roots!

FEATUREDMoraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. WOW. I still can't believe the blue color of the glacier lake water. And the chipmunks are so friendly they even come right up to dogs. Beyond breathtaking!!!

Chateau de Versailles, the palace, the gardens, history and art, a wonder not to miss when visiting Paris.

FEATUREDCanmore, Alberta is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots so far. Especially their Quarry Lake Park with the Off Leash Dog Park. Look at the VIEWS. Amazing both in sun and snow... and such nice people and fun big dogs each time we go.

FEATUREDMount Engadine Lodge by the Spray Lakes in Alberta is MAGICAL! This swiss inspired chalet treats you like family, feeds you well, and isn't joking about the abundance of moose/wildlife sightings... and the perfect place to get snowed in.

FEATUREDThe Uncommons store in Calgary, Alberta. A must stop, i'm blown away by how much good local design is there in addition to a lot of NOTCOT favorites. Fun art, edibles, accessories, gifts, and more. See what caught my eye.

FEATUREDHeading into Alberta, Canada - first stop: Waterton Lakes National Park! A peek at the stunning views, lake hikes, bison paddock (you can drive around in it!), and our tree nestled camp site.

Finnish Saunas and amazing sunsets.

Mi Casa en las Rocas. Sleep there.

Vienna’s historic and contemporary sides.

FEATUREDInspiration exploring from LA to Yellowstone National Park to roadside bison to cocktail pasties to Glacier National Park to camping at Bowman Lake and cruising the magnificent Getting To The Sun Road... and everything in between!

Maison Pierre, charming boutique home set in a tiny 12th century village in the southwestern region of Provence, chic nomad, with all the modern conveniences.

10 Wilderness Spots turning 50.

Le Workout, guide to some of the best that Paris has to offer. Levitation yoga at Usine, as seen in the weekend journal.

Visiting Lisbon? Explore the Age of Discovery monuments in Belém, and don't forget to stop for delicious pastry at the famous Fábrica de Pasteis de Belém!

Italy's Lake Garda, an abundance of charming villages reachable by ferry, can be many holidays in one, from the weekend journal.

FEATUREDThe NOTFZJ80, Bucky, Shawn, and I are headed north to Alberta, Canada! to follow in real time, see the NOTlabs Instagram. So far thru NV, AZ, UT, ID, MT, WY, and now we’re back in Montana and heading up into Glacier National Park…

Most Beautiful Natural Swimming Pools in the World. Ik Kil Cenote, Mexico, just one of many that are well worth a visit, from dealchecker.

Where Seattle's photographers go to get the best shots of their hometown.

Round-up of the Most Beautiful Real Life Fairytale Castles, by dealchecker uk.

Have Fun Before You Fly, at some of the most unique airport attractions. Ice-skating, visiting a butterfly garden, dining at the planetarium café.

Hiking the Violet Cury Nature Preserve, 160 miles of wilderness 15 minutes from downtown Tampa.

9 Places Off the Beaten Path, look beyond the usual and seek out the unexpected, just as exciting and luxurious, from kiwi collection.

15 amazing spots to find natural bridges, from cnntravel. Pictured, 54-meter-long Pont d'Arc, France.

15 Funniest Travel Books Ever Written in English, from cnntravel.

What to see, do and eat on layover in Narita City, Japan.

RedBall Project, traveling art by Brooklyn-based artist Kurt Perschke. Most recently in Galway, Ireland, rolled into Montréal, and bounce around the city until Sept 6.

Digital Detox Around the World, plug in at a deeper level, meticulously curated collection of incredible places and experiences, from afar.

Giant inflatable duck artist's next big thing: Hippos? Meet HippopoThames.

Critter Crossing: Animal Crossing Signs Around the World, from afar.

FEATUREDChicago to Iron Mountain, MI - Quick weekend road trip for a wedding in the woods and getting inspired (and well fed) at Longman & Eagle and Honey Pie, trying a Yooper Pasty, finding Witch's Butter, deer, bunnies, and more...

15 Unusual Starbucks Stores Around the World.

30 Surprising Facts About the World's Most Famous Cities.

Discover the Underwater Art of Aquascaping.

Tips for Visiting Paris Museums and Monuments.

Massage under the Napa Valley stars? Body scrubs in a rain forest? The Best Outdoor Spas from the weekend journal.

Outdoor Public Art to See Now, from departures. Split-Rocker by Jeff Koons.

9 Ultimate Outdoor Hotel Spa Experiences, in the most beautiful, and natural settings around the world, from departures mag.

Find Lower Airfares Like A Travel Pro, from the wsjournal.

FEATUREDNOTFZJ80 Project: Test Trip, Big Bear Part II - testing out the car off roading! From paved roads to dirt paths to more extreme rocky climbs, we put the Land Cruiser through the Forest Service Roads to see how it handles...

FEATUREDNOTFZJ80 Project: Test Trip, Big Bear! First part is testing out camping. From popping the rooftop tent, annex, and awning, to cooking a few meals and curling up under the stars we explore dispersed and yellow post camping.

Explore St. Louis with Demond Meek, as he captures the character of the buildings he photographs.

Step foot on the 'Valley of the Moon' in Brazil.

The best way to stay in Paris: Cobblestone Apartments, enabling non-French speakers to 'live locally' with ease.