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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Things to do in Panama City, Panama for first time visitors
Things to do Panama City, Panama Panama City is one of the most cosmopolitan capitals in Central America. There are plenty of fun and interesting things to do in Panama City, so we encourage you to spend a few days here. It’s much more than a travel hub for the region. In this quick Panama […]
How is the food on Norwegian Bliss Cruise Ship?
How is the food on Norwegian Bliss? The restaurants and food on a cruise ship can make or break your cruise vacation. It’s one of the main things we research when choosing cruise ships. Therefore, I thought it would be helpful to share some thoughts and photos from our last Norwegian Bliss cruise. We did […]
The Magnificent Hubbard Glacier in Alaska
Hubbard Glacier in Alaska When you think of Alaska, what images come to mind? For us, it’s icy glaciers, humpback whales and vast rugged wilderness. So, when planning our Alaska cruise, we decided to visit the mighty Hubbard Glacier in Alaska’s picturesque Disenchantment Bay. The Hubbard Glacier is famous for being North America’s largest tidewater […]
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 […]
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 […]