Travel Roots

Hey everyone! I hope you all are having a great summer and taking advantage of spending a lot of time with friends & family and exploring places closer to home! We just returned from a little family holiday exploring close to my new home (Stockholm) and headed to the west coast of Sweden with a stop in between in Örebro to see the castle and break up the drive. Sweden is an amazing place to travel with your family, very inclusive and welcoming, even for our dog 🐕 We ate some great food (especially seafood), stayed in a wonderful boutique hotel right on the water, and of course spent a lot of time outside enjoying the beautiful coastal landscapes. I highly recommend a visit! We’d love to hear where you have been spending time this summer! (at Grebbestad Skärgård) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDGq80_gwrx/?igshid=122hxewy1pzjb

Exploring close to home in the Stockholm archipelago. Feeling lucky to have such incredible nature at our doorstep. We lucked out experiencing a scenic fog coming off the sea this morning! So beautiful 😍 #exploreclosetohome #purposedriventravel #travelroots #stockholmarchipelago (at Björnö Naturreservat) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAkP7vRAsQs/?igshid=19f0xt9nd7c1z

Happy Earth Day! Photo taken at Björnö Nature Reserve in the Stockholm archipelago - one of my favourite places ❤️🌲🌎🌍🌏 #happyearthday🌎 (at Björnö Naturreservat) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SrLX_AYcZ/?igshid=394hh9xn56gm

Where are you headed in 2020? We have some exciting small group adventures on the horizon to Iceland, Morocco, Azores Islands, Peru, and Sweden - contact us for more details. We are also happy to create custom adventures for individuals and families across the globe. For travel inspiration visit us at www.travelroots.ca #smallgrouptravel #purposedriventravel #travelroots #traveldifferently #azoresportugal #supportlocal Photo credit: Pando Tours (at São Miguel Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7lIWsBAHxa/?igshid=154p14511ceqw

Happy to call Stockholm my new home! We had so much fun exploring the city and surrounding archipelago over the holidays. Incredible architecture, interesting culture & history, and beautiful nature sum up this destination. Contact us at [email protected] if you would like a custom adventure to Stockholm - we are happy to share all our favorite local spots - now planning spring, summer and fall adventures. #travelroots #stockholmadventure #purposedriventravel #explorelikealocal #selfguidedtours #visitstockholm (at Stockholm, Sweden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B65ufuoAYu-/?igshid=mjnisx9bsdkq

We always love to hear feedback from our wonderful clients - here is what Sharon has to say about her recent small group adventure to Scotland! “What a great trip! I’ve been on tours with other tour companies to places like Machu Picchu, Galapagos, Italy and Turkey. They were all good, but this tour had something extra. I’ve also travelled solo a number of times. First of all, on this tour we stayed in one place for 2-3 days which makes such a positive difference. Moving almost daily is wearing. For me it’s always tempting to want to see everything, but I know it’s preferable to go to fewer places at a more relaxed pace. Your tour did this very well. The accommodations were very good - comfy, good service and some amazing views. Mark was a wonderful tour guide. He’s charming, funny, knows a ton about Scottish history, culture and current issues and was open to discussing it all. I couldn’t believe how flexible he was and how he made himself available to us “over and above”. Pretty remarkable. And Scotland is a beautiful country, so what’s not to love. Traveling on my own for 10 days following the tour made for an interesting contrast. While I was ready for some alone time, I know my experience of Scotland was richer than my time in York and Keswick because there was no “Mark” to provide the information, insights and access to transportation we received in Scotland. Overall, this trip surpassed my expectations. Thanks again.” A special thanks to our amazing on the ground guide Mark for making the trip special 😊 #testimonialfriday #travelwithapurpose #purposedriventravel #travelroots #traveldifferently #scotlandadventure (at Scotland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3wO60xAUPP/?igshid=1sqi1wlm7fk7l

Secret hot pools along the coast, rugged landscapes, misty hills, volcanic craters, ice-capped mountains, and steaming rivers will be your setting for @marisaclineyoga ‘s Iceland Retreat this June 1-11! We only have 3 spots left - book your spot today!! Details found at http://www.travelroots.ca/iceland-yoga-retreat #iceland #icelandyoga #icelandyogaretreat #purposedriventravel #travelroots @marisacline @pegcityyoga (at Iceland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2O2G3wCG2I/?igshid=czsoe8ux9cxn

Some incredible photos sent to us by Braulio, our amazing guide, of our adventurous family from Winnipeg currently in Peru! They just finished the Lares Trail and exploring Machu Picchu - their next stop is Lake Titicaca! These photos make me want to go back to Peru!! If you’re interested in a custom adventure in Peru contact us at [email protected] #larestrek #exploreperu #machupicchu #purposedriventravel #travelroots #supportlocalguides #responsibletravel (at Lares Trek, Peru) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ay7j6CQnU/?igshid=rqviyqogcdft

Thinking of organizing a guided experience of the Stockholm archipelago for summer 2020! I’ve been getting a few requests and would love to show you around my new home in Sweden. We’ll start in Stockholm and then head out Island hopping in the archipelago. You’ll experience the unique history of Northern Europe, sample local delicacies, visit castles and palaces, venture out into the archipelago to explore quaint colourful villages, spend lots of time by the sea, and experience the amazing nature of this destination. I’m yet to set dates and finalize the itinerary, just putting out an initial feeler to gauge interest. Message us or email at [email protected] for more details! #stockholmarchipelago #explorestockholm #ilovesweden #islandhopping #explorelikealocal #purposedriventravel #travelroots #joinmeinstockholm (at Stockholm, Sweden) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1GrYRfC-el/?igshid=1tpk489boqkz8

Had a small taste of what the Italian Alps has to offer in the Aosta Valley! A great region for those that love nature, hiking, skiing, paired with delicious cuisine from the region. There is a nice variety of small villages and larger towns to stay and eat in. For custom adventures to Italy contact [email protected] (at Aosta Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0X7t_Fiiuv/?igshid=1lanzga8nutl6

Dreaming of the Ligurian coast in Italy today! A slightly less traveled region in Italy with colourful coastlines, beautiful fishing towns, unique culture, and of course incredible cuisine. Contact us to create a custom experience in this land rich in culture, history, and beautiful landscapes. Contact [email protected] to get started! (at Camogli Porticciolo) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0VzESib0R/?igshid=1c18nlk5nyaih

Iceland is on my mind today... we have some incredible self-guided experiences to offer plus a yoga retreat scheduled for June 2020! Visit us at www.travelroots.ca to find out more! #travelroots #purposedriventravel #iceland #icelandroadtrip #icelandselfguided #icelandselfdrive (at Iceland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzfzRq0i16r/?igshid=5l6vos2o5ffg

Had a lovely day on the island of Vaxholm this past weekend in the Stockholm archipelago! Vaxholm is a charming archipelago town with many well-preserved traditional wooden houses and is home to an array of restaurants, cafés, and shops. The island is home to a historic fortress and harbor, is a great option for lunch or dinner, easily accessible from Stockholm by ferry or enroute to one of the other islands in the archipelago. We had an incredible lunch at Hembygdsgårds Cafe which included an amazing selection of sweet treats. 😋 Our self-guided Island hopping tour is a great way to experience these islands! Find out more at http://www.travelroots.ca/self-guided-stockholm-archipelago #purposedriventravel #travelroots #travellikealocal #selfguidedtour #stockholmarchipelago #swedishsummer #vaxholm (at Vaxholm, Sweden) https://www.instagram.com/p/By2Xu1Rickb/?igshid=18jnlpoqfpa9c

Who wants to go to Morocco this Fall? We’re hoping to get a small group together to venture on our 15 Day Moroccan Adventure - dates are yet to be set. This journey will showcase a variety of experiences that make this country special: Explore the imperial cities of Marrakech and Fes Shop for gorgeous textiles and leatherwork in ancient souks Wander through ancient ruins, mosques, museums and medinas Venture to the mountain town of Chefchaouen known as the blue city Explore the enchanted colourful town of Essaouira along the Atlantic Coast Trek through the Atlas Mountains, traversing the exhilarating mountain passes and picturesque valleys of North Africa's highest mountains Experience the great sand dunes of the Sahara Desert and the beauty of sleeping under a starry sky Experience local village life as you hike the Aguerssioual Trek Embark on a journey through palm fringed groves to the Todra Gorges - the Moroccan Grand Canyon More details can be found at http://www.travelroots.ca/morocco-adventure #moroccoadventure #exploremorocco #falltours #travelroots #purposedriventravel #customtravel (at Morocco) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0KmtOit4G/?igshid=1dar33lghmgfd

We’re headed to Peru this Fall on a 12 day cultural & trekking adventure November 1-12! This journey will start off exploring the sacred valley region of the Andes followed by a 3 day trek to Machu Picchu, plus a visit to Lake Titicaca! We’re now taking bookings - find out more at http://www.travelroots.ca/peru-cultural-explorer (at Machu Picchu) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxuhxKTiISI/?igshid=c2a667uzu1cc