My Return to the Camino de Santiago The Camino is calling me back! After completing a section of the Camino Frances last April (I started in Leon), I will return to the Camino to complete the Portugués Litoral route. My plan is to start in Porto, Portugal, and walk 13 days along the coast to […]
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 […]
What to do in Santiago de Compostela after walking the Camino
Santiago de Compostela, Spain It does not take long to find the rhythm of the Camino. The days (and weeks) before you arrive at Santiago de Compostela can feel long and exhausting, yet time goes by surprisingly fast. You don’t really have to think about what to do each day when you’re on the Camino. […]
Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska – is it worth visiting?
Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska The Mendenhall Glacier is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Juneau, Alaska. Approximately 700,000+ people visit this glacier and recreation area each year, with daily visits reaching as high as 25,000 people during the busy cruise season in the summer. Unlike many other glaciers in Alaska that require […]
Walking the Camino de Santiago: A Beginner’s Guide and FAQ
Beginner’s Guide to the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) is a series of historic pilgrimage routes across Europe, all leading to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. Pilgrims have walked these routes for over 1,000 years. Today, the Camino de Santiago is one of the most […]
Thoughts after walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain
Reflections from the Camino de Santiago Inevitably, after completing your long walk to Santiago de Compostela, you’re confronted with the natural next stage of the Camino de Santiago – personal reflection. Many thoughts flooded my mind as I quietly sat in Plaza del Obradoiro, admiring the iconic cathedral and it’s towering spires. It was a […]
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 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 […]
