How To Visit Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots Cathedrals Located only twenty kilometres from Yerevan, Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the country's first cathedral. Only a short way away are the ruins of Zvartnots, another cathedral, built to surpass Etchmiadzin in beauty. To better understand the people and…

As the capital of Armenia, Yerevan provides a glimpse into the culture and heritage of the country. From lively plazas and museums to churches and old Soviet monuments, there is a lot to see. Here is our post from Yerevan, Armenia. #Travel #Armenia #Yerevan #Fountains monkeystale.ca/2025/11/07/t...

Top Sites To Visit In Yerevan, Armenia As the capital of Armenia, Yerevan provides a glimpse into the culture and heritage of the country. From lively plazas and museums to churches and Soviet monuments, there is a lot to see. Come with use as we visit the top sites in Yerevan, Armenia.

Winter is coming soon in the Canadian Rockies, so skiers are starting to get ready. Here is a description of some excellent backcountry ski trips in the Rocky Mountains near Calgary, Alberta. #skiing #backcountryskiing #rockymountains #skialberta #calgary monkeystale.ca/2025/11/04/b...

Backcountry Ski Touring In The Rockies Looking for backcountry ski touring in the Rockies near Calgary? Choosing where to go based on conditions and experience can be a difficult task at times. To help you make your decision on where to go, we’ve listed some of our favourite day ski tours in the…

Between the photogenic buildings in the Old Towns and the rustic stone villages in the Caucasus Mountains, Georgia is bursting with things to do and see. Here is a list of our favourite places in Georgia. #Travel #Georgia #caucasus #bestplacestogo monkeystale.ca/2025/10/31/t...

Perfectly placed below the white peaks of Mt. Shkhara, Ushguli is the prettiest village in Georgia. A four day hike in Upper Svaneti brought us to this magnificent view, making it our favourite place in Georgia. #Travel #ushguli #svaneti #Georgia #Trekking monkeystale.ca/2025/10/28/u...

One of the most beautiful hikes we've done lately, was in the Caucasus Mountains in Georgia. Here's a link to the stunning views you'll see on the Mestia to Ushguli four day hike. #trekking #hiking #caucasus #mestiatoushguli #mountainview monkeystale.ca/2025/10/24/m...

Tucked away in Georgia’s picturesque Upper Svaneti, Mestia is an incredibly cute mountain town. Its medieval stone towers, backed by white-capped mountains, make you think you’ve stepped inside a fairytale. #travel #fairytale #hiking #trekking #caucasus #svaneti monkeystale.ca/2025/10/21/m...

Some visit Batumi for the beaches, some for the nightlife, but we enjoyed the treasure trove of architecture. There are modern towers, heritage hotels, and remnants from the Ottoman Empire. #travel #batumi #eclecticarchitecture #Georgia monkeystale.ca/2025/10/17/e...

Two sites to keep in mind if you're in Kutaisi, Georgia: Martvili Canyon is a pretty tree-covered gorge. Another is Prometheus Cave, loaded with stalactites and stalagmites. It is easy to see both in one day. #Travel #Georgia #Cave #Canyon #Martvili #prometheus monkeystale.ca/2025/10/14/d...

Kutaisi is one of the oldest cities in the Caucasus and as a result is mentioned in a few ancient stories including The Argonautica. Here are some of the highlights we saw in Kutaisi, Georgia. #travel #kutaisi #Georgia #greekmythology monkeystale.ca/2025/10/10/c...

A long cliff band, halfway up Erusheti Mountain is home to hundreds of pockmarks, each an opening to a hand-carved cave. We knew then that we would love exploring the cave city of Vardzia. #caves #cavecity #vardzia #travel #Georgia monkeystale.ca/2025/10/07/e...

From a fantasy-land castle to a peaceful park bubbling with mineral springs, we enjoyed visiting Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe and the mineral pools in Borjomi. Here's our post from central Georgia. #travel #Georgia #castle #Mineralsprings monkeystale.ca/2025/10/03/r...

In Tusheti, Georgia, green mountains rise straight up from narrow valleys and green hills are dotted with medieval villages. Walk between the remote villages in Tusheti with us and discover a fascinating culture. #travel #hiking #caucasusmountains #tushetinationalpark monkeystale.ca/2025/09/30/w...

Weaving our way up the mountain road, our 4×4 hugged the edge of the steep drop-offs as it navigated a series of tight switchbacks. As passengers, we soaked in the breathtaking scenes on the drive to Tusheti,, Georgia. #roadtrip #caucasus #mountainroads #Georgia monkeystale.ca/2025/09/26/d...

Scattered throughout the fertile lands of Georgia’s wine country, are several medieval monasteries that played an important role in Georgia’s history. Here's our story from this part of Georgia. #Travel #Georgia #Monasteries #GeorgianOrthodox monkeystale.ca/2025/09/23/t...

Telavi boasts a picture-perfect setting, high on a ridge above the fertile Alazani Valley and in the shadows of the mighty Caucasus Mountains. With its downtown fortress and pretty heritage buildings, we enjoyed visiting Telavi. #travel #Georgia #kakheti #castle monkeystale.ca/2025/09/19/w...

A visit to Georgia's wine region may not have given us the delicious wine we were hoping for, but we did find the cutest town in the country. Sighnaghi is very charming with painted balconies hanging over cobblestone roads. #travel #wine #georgia monkeystale.ca/2025/09/16/v...

There are a few great hikes in the Caucasus Mountains around Mt. Kazbek. We did two; one to a hill top medieval church and another up a long, green valley. Here's our link to hiking near Stepantsminda, Georgia. #hike #caucasus #Georgia #asia monkeystale.ca/2025/09/12/d...

Considered one of the most beautiful drives in Georgia, the Georgian Military Road travels through the Caucasus Mountains, from Tbilisi to Stepantsminda, near the Russian border. Here's our story from travelling the Georgian Military Highway. #travel #Georgia #caucasus monkeystale.ca/2025/09/09/d...

Mtskheta was the first capital of Georgia, and also the site where Christianity was declared the state religion in the 4th century. Because of that, there are many important historic sites in the region. #travel #Georgia #mtskheta #jvarimonastery monkeystale.ca/2025/09/05/g...

From a rock-cut cave city to a museum about USSR autocrat Stalin, there are a lot of unusual things to see in Gori, Georgia. #travel #Georgia #cavecity #stalin monkeystale.ca/2025/09/02/v...

Not only did we find fabulous sites in Old Tbilisi, there are a wide range of things to see outside the historic centre, in Tbilisi’s Uptown districts. Here's our 2nd post from Tbilisi, Georgia. #travel #tbilisi #Georgia monkeystale.ca/2025/08/29/w...

Tbilisi's Old Town has a wonderful assortment of buildings that give it a charming personality. From adorable wooden balconies and a clifftop fortress, to bathhouses. There's a lot to see in Tbilisi. Here's our post from Tbilisi, Georgia. #travel #Georgia #tbilisi monkeystale.ca/2025/08/26/a...

A rarely visited city in Azerbaijan is Ganja. We spent a couple of days in the city and think more people should visit. Here's our post from Ganja, Azerbaijan. #travel #azerbaijan #GanjaAzerbaijan #goygol monkeystale.ca/2025/08/19/w...

There are many great sites to see in Sheki, Azerbaijan, but there are also a few wonderful things to see outside the city. Church of Kish is one. The 12th century church is now a museum and is a great place to spend the day. #Travel #Azerbaijan #ChurchofKish #Kish monkeystale.ca/2025/08/12/c...

In the foothills of Azerbaijan’s Greater Caucasus we found an adorable mountain community. The city of Sheki has stunning scenery, an elaborate palace, and a wonderful historic centre. Here's our post from Sheki, Azerbaijan. #travel #azerbaijan #Sheki #Caucasus monkeystale.ca/2025/08/05/d...

From mud volcanoes and ancient petroglyphs to eternal flames on the side of a mountain, there's a lot to see just outside of the modern city of Baku, Azerbaijan. #Travel #MudVolcano #Petroglyphs #Azerbaijan #RockArt #Gobustan monkeystale.ca/2025/07/22/g...

If you're considering a trip to Morocco, we've listed out top 10 places to visit in our latest post. Here's the link. #travel #Morocco #visitmorocco Best Places To Visit In Morocco – Monkey's Tale monkeystale.ca/2025/07/01/b...

Images of the picturesque oceanfront Kasbah is what drew us to Morocco’s capital city. In addition to this lovely spot, we found Roman ruins, historic tombs and impressive monuments. Here's our story from Rabat, Morocco. #Travel #Morocco #Rabat #Kasbah monkeystale.ca/2025/06/27/e...

Even though the movie Casablanca was set in Casablanca, Morocco, it wasn't filmed there. Even without the movie, there are a few things to see in the modern city. Here's our story from Casablanca. #Travel #Morocco #Casablanca monkeystale.ca/2025/06/24/w...

El Jadida and its Portuguese fortress aren't high on most traveller’s lists, but we think they should be. Seeing the picture-perfect fortress will make you glad you visited. Here's our post from El Jadida, Morocco. #fortress #Portuguese #travel #morocco monkeystale.ca/2025/06/20/d...

After seeing its fortress with tall ramparts on the edge of the Atlantic, colourful fishing boats in the port and vibrant streets of the medina, you will be charmed by Essaouira, Morocco. #Travel #Morocco #essaouria monkeystale.ca/2025/06/17/e...

Two Valleys trek in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains is a great 3 day journey. We walked between Berber villages under the snowy peak of Mt. Toubkal, Morocco's highest point. Here's a link to our story. #trek #hike #morocco #atlasmountains monkeystale.ca/2025/06/13/t...

After visiting the fabulous buildings in Marrakesh, there are a few other sites you won't want to muss. Here are our suggestions for day trips from Marrakesh. #travel #Marrakesh #daytrips #ouzoudwaterall #agadir #atlasmountains monkeystale.ca/2025/06/10/b...

The large city of Marrakesh is one of Morocco’s most popular tourist destinations. Its best monuments are the immaculate Ben Youssef Madrasa, Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs. #travel #morocco #marrakesh #architecture Here's our post from Marrakesh. monkeystale.ca/2025/06/06/b...

Movie lovers may recognize some of the villages and landscapes around Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate. You can walk through the old clay cities and explore the large movie sets in the city and reenact your favourite scenes. #aitbenhaddou #AtlasStudios #morocco #travel monkeystale.ca/2025/06/03/a...

A tall, narrow canyon and date palm oases provide many picturesque scenes in Morocco's desert. Here is our exploration of Todra Gorge and the oasis city of Tinghir, Morocco. #Morocco #Travel #Oasis #Todragorge monkeystale.ca/2025/05/30/d...

A part of the Sahara Desert in Morocco is known for its tall sand dunes. Not only are they fun to explore, the dunes in Erg Chebbi are incredibly picturesque. Here's our story and pictures from Erg Chebbi, Morocco. #Saraha #Travel #Morocco #ErgChebbi monkeystale.ca/2025/05/27/e...

Here are three very different day trips to consider when you're visiting Meknes or Fez, Morocco. From Roman ruins to a holy city, or an alpine village with European-style homes, there's a lot to see in this part of Morocco. #Travel #Morocco #Volubilis #Romanruins monkeystale.ca/2025/05/23/b...

The mansions and mausoleums in Meknes are ornamented beyond comparison, making a visit to Meknes very rewarding. Here's our post from Meknes, Morocco #morocco #travel #meknes #architecture monkeystale.ca/2025/05/20/t...

With 9,454 alleyways running in every direction, countless shops and 300 mosques, there is much to see in the Medina in Fez, Morocco. Here's our story from Fez, Morocco. #Fez #Fes #Travel #Morocco monkeystale.ca/2025/05/16/a...

Two short, but picturesque hikes in Morocco's Rif Mountains are a great way to spend your day if you're visiting Chefchaouen, the Blue City. #bluecitymorocco #hike #morocco #Travel monkeystale.ca/2025/05/13/g...

The Blue City of Chefchaouen is a magical town. Buildings painted in every shade of blue decorate the lanes that wind up and down the mountainside. Come with us as we show you the charming town of Chefchaouen. #Travel #Morocco #BlueCity #Chefchaouen monkeystale.ca/2025/05/09/v...

Tetouan is a fascinating Moroccan city. The medina has not been touched by tourism and its covered alleys are unlike any we've visited before. Here are a few of the scenes you can see in Tetouan, Morocco. #Travel #Morocco #Tetouan monkeystale.ca/2025/05/06/t...

Not far from the coastal city of Tangier, are two very different choices for day trips. Asilah is a cute, heritage town, and Cape Spartel offers beaches and a cave attached to a Hercules legend. Here's our post from Morocco. #Morocco #Tangier #DayTrips #Asilah #Travel monkeystale.ca/2025/05/02/b...

Tangier, Morocco is a mix of its heritage to create a fascinating city to visit. It's across the Gibraltar Strait from Spain, making it a quick weekend trip for many. Here are a few things you'll see when you visit Tangier. #Morocco #Travel #Tangier monkeystale.ca/2025/04/29/h...

Coming to Alberta this summer? Here are some of our favourite cross-country mountain biking trails that you may want to try. #mountainbiking #travelalberta #bikingcalgary #kananaskis monkeystale.ca/2025/04/25/o...

Thinking about a trip to Spain? We came up with our top 10 places to visit in southern Spain. #Travel #Spain #VacationIdeas #Cadiz #Seville #Cordoba monkeystale.ca/2025/04/22/t...