The Vancouver skyline loomed large in the distance as I gazed out the window. My journey on board the Rocky Mountaineer train from Jasper was nearing its end. As the wheels of the train clanged and hissed on the approach into Vancouver station, my thoughts drifted to my experience on board over the past two [...]
Fun and thrills on the Athabasca Glacier
The Athabasca Glacier is one of several glaciers that originates from the massive Columbia Icefield in the Canadian Rockies. Located along the Icefield Parkway between Jasper and Banff, the Athabasca Glacier is a popular attraction due to its accessibility. Visitors can opt for an icewalk across the 6km long glacier or along one of the [...]
The drive to Maligne Lake in the Canadian Rockies
Maligne Lake is a spectacular lake in the Canadian Rockies not far from the town of Jasper. Set in a broad valley and surrounded by the glistening, snow-capped peaks of the Rockies, the lake is 22km long and is a haven for hikers and fishing enthusiasts. One of the most photographed spots in Canada, Spirit [...]
Ten scenic golf courses around the world
I don’t play golf but the exuberance with which the rest of my family pursues the sport ensured that I was dragged from one golf course to another during my adolescent years… as an ‘assistant’ (or rather a nuisance) to the caddy. As my brother and brother-in-law showed off their golfing prowess on the course, [...]
Culinary Journey: sushi and sashimi in Vancouver
What: sushi and sashimi Where: Miko Sushi. 1335, Robson St., Vancouver Notes: If you love sushi and especially sashimi (raw slices of tuna or salmon), you have to check out Miko Sushi in downtown Vancouver. I’ve been to many sushi bars in Vancouver (in my book, one of the best places for Japanese food outside [...]
The Jasper Tramway
There’s always something wondrous about cable-cars. Maybe it’s the way they silently whisk you up to a mountain top, or the panoramic views that gradually unfold as the car glides up to higher elevations, or the excited look on people’s faces when the journey begins… and the petrified look on those same faces when the [...]
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – fall colours in the Rockies
On my recent trip to Canada, I traversed the Canadian Rockies from Jasper to Vancouver aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer train. The mountain scenery was spectacular but the stunning fall colours made the experience simply unforgettable! The photo below was taken as we passed the cloud-covered peak of Mount Robson, at 3,954m, the highest [...]
Exploring Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is a large island just off the west coast of the Canadian mainland. The majestic snow-capped mountains at its core, covered with impressive conifer forests, and the rugged coastline with its many inlets and islands offer the visitor a wide range of exciting outdoor activities. Suggested itineraries to explore Vancouver Island Vancouver Island, [...]
Plane views: Baffin Island, Canada
I was determined to stay awake on my recent flight from Amsterdam to Seattle. I’ve flown this route many times before but this was the first time that I had my camera right next to me, in the hope of getting some good shots of the icy lands of Greenland and northeastern Canada. The weather [...]
British Columbia tells her natural story
Once upon a time (1871 to be precise), in a far away land (i.e. North America) a beautiful province called British Columbia decided to join the Canadian Confederation instead of the USA. The magic of British Columbia’s story can be found in its centuries-old sequoias, majestic white mountains, deep blue lakes and passing whales. [...]
About Keith Jenkins
I'm Keith Jenkins. In July 2008, I left my ten-year banking career to travel around the world. I've not looked back since.
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