Things to do in Whistler this Summer We love Whistler. It’s our favourite weekend getaway and/or day trip from Vancouver. Therefore, we thought it’s about time we published a detailed guide about all the wonderful things to do in Whistler this summer. Whistler is an easy 1.5 hour drive from Vancouver to Whistler, which makes […]
How to hike the Whistler Train Wreck trail
Whistler Train Wreck Trail Tucked away in an old-growth forest, hidden between train tracks and the Cheakamus River, the Whistler Train Wreck site has quietly become a popular Whistler tourist attraction. The Train Wreck is home to several decaying box cars that were abandoned after a crash that occurred in 1956. Train derailments were not […]
Best Things to do in Penticton this Summer
Things to do in Penticton this Summer Are you considering a family road trip to the South Okanagan this summer? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we share the best things to do in Penticton with kids this summer. I’m not sure why it took us so long to visit […]
Is the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish worth visiting?
Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish When I first learned about the plan to build the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, I was skeptical. As residents of North Vancouver, we often drive the Sea to Sky Highway enroute to Whistler. Back then, I viewed Squamish as the half-way point to Whistler. Not a stand […]
Here’s what we did on our Portugal River Cruise with Viking
Portugal River Cruise in the Douro Valley We’ve returned from a fun Portugal river cruise and have so many wonderful experiences and photos to share. A European river cruise has been on our travel wish list for years now, so we jumped at the opportunity to partner with Viking River Cruises for this Portugal river […]
You should travel to Salamanca, Spain. Here’s why.
You should travel to Salamanca, Spain Salamanca is one of the most fascinating cities we’ve visited in Europe. Known for its ornate sandstone architecture and the historical University of Salamanca, this ancient city is one of Spain’s most beautiful. If you plan to visit the Iberian Peninsula, you must add Salamanca to your travel plans. Located […]
Thinking of visiting Painter’s Lodge in Campbell River? Read this post.
Painter’s Lodge in Campbell River Are you considering a visit to Painter’s Lodge in Campbell River? In this blog post, we share our experience staying at this popular fishing lodge on Vancouver Island. Painter’s Lodge is located directly on the eastern shores of Discovery Passage, a narrow strait that flows between Vancouver Island and Quadra […]
You can’t go to Ireland and not see these top 10 Ireland attractions
First time visitors to Ireland have a lot of decisions to make. While small in size, this friendly island nation is loaded with awesome things to see and do. It’s not an easy task to decide which Ireland attractions should make your shortlist. In our opinion, Ireland is one of the best travel destinations for […]