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…
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Culinary Journey: sushi and sashimi in Vancouver
What: some of the best sushi and sashimi in downtown Vancouver Where: Miko Sushi. 1335, Robson St., Vancouver Notes: If you love sushi and…
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…
My velvet escape travel tip: Antigua, Guatemala
Antigua, Guatemala is known for gorgeous jade, being the last true and untouched colonial city in Latin America, earthquake ruins, Salsa and Spanish classes….
Reasons to visit Riviera Maya
Ever since it first appeared on the map of Mexico in the late 70s – a sun-kissed location in the north-east corner of the…
Enchanting spots: Tracy Arm fjord, Alaska
Imagine a fjord with water the colour of jade. Littered with thousands of icebergs, the fjord is surrounded by mist-shrouded mountains and countless waterfalls…
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…
The hike to Baird Glacier
I hopped off the boat and landed on a bed of finely-polished stones. In the distance, I could just about make out the distinct…
Crossing the Andes from Mendoza
Crossing the Andes from Mendoza, Argentina to Valparaiso, Chile (A page from my Travel Journal). I left Mendoza (map) on Sunday morning for my…
