Vancouver Road Trip itinerary As residents of Vancouver, we’re often asked about the best things to do in Vancouver. The next most common question is – what is the best road trip from Vancouver for first time visitors? It’s a great question. You have plenty of options in British Columbia. Do you go east to […]
15 Things to do in Squamish this summer
Fun things to do in Squamish, British Columbia Over the past 20 years, we’ve driven up and down the Sea to Sky Highway countless times. Most often, we drive this famous Canadian highway while enroute to Whistler, one of British Columbia’s most popular tourist destinations. Squamish is the natural half-way point between Vancouver and Whistler. […]
Best Things to do Along the Sea to Sky Highway
Things to do along the Sea to Sky Highway Given that British Columbia is a world class travel destination, we intentionally spent the summer exploring locations close to our home in Vancouver. Today, we’d like to share our favourite things to do along the Sea to Sky Highway. There’s good reason why it’s consistently rated […]
25 FREE Things to do in Vancouver
We’ve lived in Vancouver for over 15 years and, during this time, we’ve hosted many first time visitors to the city. We’re often asked the question, what are the most popular things to do in Vancouver? Our response varies depending on the time of year. However, there are a few places in Vancouver that we […]
How to spend 3 days in Tokyo: Travel guide for first time visitors
Are you planning to travel to Japan for the first time? If so, this detailed Tokyo blog post was written for you. Most first time visitors to Japan will arrive, and likely depart, from Tokyo. It’s a fascinating city that deserves at least a few days of exploration. In this post, we share how to […]
Things to do at Harrison Hot Springs with kids in the summer
Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia Located on the shores of Harrison Lake and surrounded by evergreen mountains, the quaint Village of Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia is a perfect family getaway for Vancouverites. We’ve known about it for years (it’s a recommended day trip from Vancouver), however, this was our first time visiting Harrison […]
Review of Hotel Royal Bora Bora – Affordable Bora Bora Beach Resort
Affordable Bora Bora resort for families Are you looking for a budget friendly resort option for your trip to Bora Bora? If you’re okay skipping the luxurious overwater bungalows, there are actually plenty of affordable options on the main island, including Hotel Royal Bora Bora. We spent 6 nights at this Bora Bora beach resort […]
The Best Surf Beaches near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
Our good friend Johny, an avid surfer who lives on Vancouver Island, shares his best surf beaches near Tofino. We don’t go surfing often, so we’re thrilled to have a local surfer from British Columbia share his experiences with you today. Best Surf Beaches Near Tofino With approximately 600,000 annual visitors flocking to its beaches, […]