Will you see bears on your Joffre Lakes hike?
Would there be bears on our Joffre Lakes hike? We had bears on the brain. Understandable, once you know we live in bear country. We once had an up-close-and-scary (but thrilling in retrospect!)...
View ArticleIs it summer yet? Jasper National Park holiday
What do you get when you mix mountains, forests, glaciers – and families of fearless elk that stride past you REALLY close (you can almost touch them)? Jasper National Park. The post Is it summer yet?...
View Article4-day Zhangjiajie Avatar mountains experience for luxury lovers
Our guest contributor has lived in China off and on since 2011. She shares her travel tips for visiting the fairytale Zhangjiajie "Avatar mountains" in luxury. The post 4-day Zhangjiajie Avatar...
View ArticleWhistler or Blackcomb: Which has better skiing?
You know Whistler is a top ski resort. You recall Whistler hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics. But you really want to know this. Whistler or Blackcomb - which is better for skiing and snowboarding? The...
View ArticleRocky Mountain High! 20 stunning photos of Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise
Talk about a Rocky Mountain high. These 20 stunning photos of Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise will make you want to pack up and visit now! The post Rocky Mountain High! 20 stunning photos of Banff,...
View ArticleWill you bump into bears on your Joffre Lakes hike?
Would there be bears on our Joffre Lakes hike? We had bears on the brain. Understandable, once you know we live in bear country. And we once had an encounter with four grizzlies. The post Will you bump...
View ArticleIs it summer yet? Jasper National Park holiday
What do you get when you mix mountains, forests, glaciers – and families of fearless elk that stride past you REALLY close (you can almost touch them)? Jasper National Park. The post Is it summer yet?...
View Article4-day Zhangjiajie Avatar mountains experience for luxury lovers
Our guest contributor has lived in China off and on since 2011. She shares her travel tips for visiting the fairytale Zhangjiajie "Avatar mountains" in luxury. The post 4-day Zhangjiajie Avatar...
View ArticleRocky Mountain High! 20 stunning photos of Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise
Talk about a Rocky Mountain high. These 20 stunning photos of Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise will make you want to pack up and visit now! The post Rocky Mountain High! 20 stunning photos of Banff,...
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Guide to hiking Table Mountain, Cape Town
Several hiking trails scale Table Mountain in Cape Town. The shortest is Platteklip Gorge. Skeleton Gorge and 12 Apostles are more scenic routes, but longer. Here's our hiking guide! The post Guide to...
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Hiking the Old Fort Point Trail in Jasper National Park
One of the best hikes in Jasper National Park is the 1/2-day Old Fort Point Loop. Hike clockwise for epic views up top, then take the stairs back down. The post Hiking the Old Fort Point Trail in...
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