While Canada’s largest ski resort village of Whistler, British Columbia, is known around the world as an epic winter destination for snow sports and its après scene, Whistler’s summer season has a surprising amount of amazing and active adventures that …
The bustling west coast city of Vancouver has been truly blessed by the nature gods. Bordered to the north by the coastal mountains and surrounded by salt and freshwater on three sides, the largest metropolis in British Columbia beckons visitors …
The great alpine landscapes that surround Banff, Alberta, inspire all-season outdoor adventures that create big mountain appetites. Fortunately, the bustling Banff National Park townsite is filled with excellent places to enjoy a carb-rich pre-ski breakfast, healthy lunch, energy-restoring après, decadent …
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In defiance of the posh surroundings, I was gulping down my tall glass of Sommerschorle with an impressive lack of elegance. It was nearly 38C/100F and I was melting in the summer heat of Baden-Baden, Germany. The icy glass of rose, …
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The summer of 2019 marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the beginning of the liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany. There were many significant commemorative events throughout Britain and France, as well as remembrances in other parts of the world …
I love the tagline of Tourism Golden. It’s ‘what you see is what you get.’ And what you see and get when you visit this mountain town just shy of the border between British Columbia and Alberta is looming mountain …
Travelling with the kids to the Parksville Qualicum Beach area of Vancouver Island – or Oceanside as it’s also known – has been an annual ritual for our family. This bucolic region on the east side of Vancouver Island isn’t just another …
For over 300 years, the city of New Orleans has been livening up coastal life in Louisiana with culture, music, food and celebration. Founded in 1718 by the French, and American by way of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, New …
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Sustainable, quirky, laid-back and fun, the Swedish city of Gothenburg is no one’s little sister. This vibrant Nordic town in West Sweden enjoys a high quality of life with a great public transportation system, live music scene, access to a …
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We’ll admit, a long weekend may not nearly be enough time to wind your way through the incredibly diverse attractions, sites and neighborhoods of the wonderful Windy City. But the good news is that you will tick off many To …
