Visiting Skagway on an Alaska Cruise When cruising to Alaska, there are a variety of itineraries for passengers to choose from. Most Alaska cruise routes will include stops to Juneau and Ketchikan, and some will include a visit to Skagway. This was not our first Alaska cruise, but it was our first time visiting Skagway. […]
Take a peak inside the Quad Veranda Stateroom on Koningsdam cruise ship
Quad Veranda Stateroom on Koningsdam Today, we share our Alaska cruise experience staying in a Quad Veranda Stateroom on Koningsdam, a Pinnacle-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line. We did a 7-night Alaska cruise that departs from and returns to Vancouver, British Columbia. This cruise made port at Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, and it sailed […]
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 […]
Food and Dining on Koningsdam cruise ship on Holland America Line
Food and Dining on Koningsdam cruise ship When comparing Alaska cruise lines, dining is often one of the deciding factors. Holland America’s Koningsdam cruise ship offers a variety of food and dining experiences, from elegant white-linen dinners to quick, casual bites and desserts. One of the things we like most about family cruising is ability […]
The Best Ski Resorts Near Vancouver, British Columbia
Best Ski Resorts Near Vancouver One of Vancouver’s best features is it’s close proximity to the Coast Mountains, the gateway to endless outdoor adventure. In the winter months, there are multiple ski resorts near Vancouver that can be reached within a few hours drive. If you’re planning to go snowboarding or skiing during your time […]
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 […]
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 […]
