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 […]
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 […]
The Best Road Trip from Vancouver for first time visitors
Vancouver Road Trip itinerary As residents of Vancouver, we’re often asked about the best things to do in Vancouver. The next most common question is – what is the best road trip from Vancouver for first time visitors? It’s a great question. You have plenty of options in British Columbia. Do you go east to […]
15 Things to do in Squamish this summer
Fun things to do in Squamish, British Columbia Over the past 20 years, we’ve driven up and down the Sea to Sky Highway countless times. Most often, we drive this famous Canadian highway while enroute to Whistler, one of British Columbia’s most popular tourist destinations. Squamish is the natural half-way point between Vancouver and Whistler. […]
How to spend 3 days in Tokyo: Travel guide for first time visitors
Are you planning to travel to Japan for the first time? If so, this detailed Tokyo blog post was written for you. Most first time visitors to Japan will arrive, and likely depart, from Tokyo. It’s a fascinating city that deserves at least a few days of exploration. In this post, we share how to […]
Why you should visit Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island Telegraph Cove is a picturesque fishing village located on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. It’s home to one of the last boardwalk settlements left on Vancouver Island and is the gateway to one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world. It’s named after a one-man […]
Thinking about a European River Cruise? Here’s what you need to know.
European River Cruise with Viking River Cruises Discovering Europe on an intimate river cruise was on our travel wish list for many years. So it should not come as a surprise that we jumped at the opportunity to explore Portugal’s celebrated Douro Valley with Viking River Cruises. The tour we did is called Portugal’s River of […]
