You may be wondering what it’s been like to fly during the pandemic, particularly if your travel desires take you outside of Canada. Last month, we boarded an Air Canada » Read More
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October 9, 2020
We decided to wind down our North Vancouver Island adventures with a stay at Dolphin’s Resort in Campbell River, where a group of 1940’s rustic cabins command a view of » Read More
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October 7, 2020
A 35-minute ferry ride brings us to Cormorant Island, known to the locals as Alert Bay. Three minutes by car and we’ve already arrived for an overnight stay at the » Read More
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October 2, 2020
Located just up the hill from Port Hardy’s boardwalk, in the traditional territories of the Kwakiutl people, is two-year old boutique Kwa’lilas Hotel. Translating to “a place to sleep”, the » Read More
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September 30, 2020
It’s a cloudy September morning as we board the BC Ferries Queen of Cowichan from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay. We’re taking the opportunity to explore Northern Vancouver Island, a » Read More
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September 4, 2020
If you’re looking to explore Victoria from a refreshing, engaging water perspective, get fitted into a kayak for a two-or three-hour tour of Juan de Fuca Strait (or the city’s » Read More
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June 30, 2020
We’ve got good travel-related news to share coming out of Italy. Rome’s two major airports, Fiumicino and Ciampino, are at the forefront regarding procedures to contain the spread of the » Read More
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June 12, 2020
From Sydney, Australia comes a way to connect the world’s natural soundscape via technology. Nature Soundmap was created by a group of professional nature recordists from around the globe. Viewers » Read More
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June 9, 2020
Post-COVID-19 lockdown, FlyOver Canada has announced a June 18 reopening date for its popular flight ride and Flying Whale Café. The attraction temporarily suspended operations this past March to support » Read More
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March 4, 2020
Vancouver’s Hotel Belmont is a fine addition to the city’s hotel scene, and a fun one too. It’s a visually appealing space with eye-catching graffiti, artwork, lighting and retro elements » Read More
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March 2, 2020
Hopefully this gorgeous FlyOver Canada experience will re-open in time for summer ☀️ Sweeping glaciers. Stunning fjords. Ancient mysteries. The beauty of Iceland has arrived at FlyOver Canada with an » Read More
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January 22, 2020
When we recently researched suitcases online and found one whose fabric (and lining) is made with 43 100% post-consumer recycled bottles, we were intrigued! Samsonite’s ECO-Nu line of 19” to » Read More
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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS/CRUISING
January 20, 2020
We’ve just returned from the West Indies aboard a Viking Ocean Cruise and had the chance to visit nine countries and ports-of-call during their 10-day sailing. The journey begins with » Read More
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January 17, 2020
The ninth day of our West Indies Explorer cruise aboard the MS Viking Sea brings us to an island divided into two distinct nations. The northern part of the island » Read More
