Crater Lake National Park in Oregon Did you know that Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States? With a depth of 1,949 feet (594 meters), this impressive volcanic crater lake is also one of the deepest lakes in the world. The landscapes at Crater Lake National Park are spectacular. We think it’s […]
Hike to Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway
Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park A highlight from our Norway road trip was visiting Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park. Briksdalsbreen (Briksdal Glacier in English) is an arm of the great Jostedalsbreen (Jostedal Glacier in English), the largest glacier in continental Europe. Situated in the heart of Vestland county, Jostedalsbreen is split up into more than […]
23 Awesome Things to do in Whistler this Summer
Fun things to do in Whistler in the 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. It’s an easy 1.5 hour drive from Vancouver to Whistler, which […]
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 […]
Hiking the Diamond Head Crater Trail in Honolulu, Hawaii
Diamond Head Crater in Honolulu, Hawaii Without question, hiking to the summit of the Diamond Head Hike is one of the most popular things to do in Honolulu. I first caught a glimpse of the iconic volcano crater from my window seat as the aircraft circled Honolulu while preparing to land. It’s an impressive landmark […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
