Chris Hadfield's Guide To Ireland Is Everything You Love About The Ex-Astronaut
(Relaxnews) - Tourism Ireland has tapped retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield to promote the 'Emerald Isle' in a series of promotional online videos which launched this week. It sounds like an odd...
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British Airways' Indian Ocean Ad Couldn't Have Come At A Worse Time (PHOTO)
British Airways is drawing criticism from travellers over the poor timing of one of its ads. The image in question features clear blue waters with text asking travellers to "escape the commute and...
View ArticleVancouver Airport Makes Top 10 List Of World's Best
The Vancouver International Airport is the only North American hub to crack the top 10 global list of best airports, beating even London Heathrow. For the second year in a row, Singapore's Changi...
View ArticleChangi Airport Voted Best Airport In The World For The Second Year In A Row
(Relaxnews) - For the second year in a row, Singapore’s Changi Airport has been named the best airport in the world by millions of international flyers for features like tropical rooftop gardens, movie...
View ArticleBella Bella Library Reborn After Devastating Fire
After a devastating fire left Bella Bella, B.C. without a library, post office, and grocery store, a new space for the community's stories has risen from the ashes. The small coastal village on...
View ArticleVancouver's Shangri-La Adds Art To Afternoon Tea
If you enjoy spending an afternoon sipping on the finest loose leaf teas and nibbling on delicious baked delights, you must visit the Vancouver Shangri-La. And now is actually the perfect time to...
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What I Learned Travelling in My 20s
My 20s were all about three things: hustling, partying and traveling. Hustling to move forward in my career, partying with my ever-growing network of friends, and traveling as much as my bank account...
View ArticleBest Ottawa Restaurants: Where To Eat In The Capital City
Looking for a delicious meal in Ottawa? Finding the best restaurants in our nation's capital is now almost as simple as taking a stroll along Murray Street, but that was not always the case. "Fifteen...
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10 Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival Photos That'll Leave You Insanely Jealous
Between the lacklustre spring weather Canada has had of late, the snow storms out East and news of winter weather sticking around for another two weeks, we're just about ready to skip right on over to...
View ArticleThe Best Tippers In Canada Are In Ottawa
Perhaps it's the gorgeous view of Parliament Hill, or the appetite they work up on all those amazing hiking trails. And we're not even going to mention the possibility of expense accounts, because ......
View ArticleMore Signs You Grew Up In Vancouver In The '80s
We took a trip down memory lane with Signs You Grew Up In Vancouver In The '80s, but many of you let us know that we missed many other markers of your youth. We hear ya. We overlooked some obvious...
View ArticleWhen Is Earth Hour? Which Landmarks Are Going Dark?
Earth Hour takes place from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday (March 29). The occasion sees people all over the world dim the lights for a single hour to raise awareness of environmental...
View Article20 Earth Hour Photos That Capture Iconic World Landmarks
You've seen them in the daylight, on pictures, and even lit up at night, but how do the world's iconic landmarks look in the dark? Well, come this Saturday, you can find out for yourself. March 29...
View ArticleLions Gate Bridge Statues Intact, But Stanley Park Lions Vandalized
Police are investigating major overnight damage to two concrete lion statues in Vancouver's Stanley Park, located near the Lions Gate Bridge. A "concerned citizen" reported the vandalism to city staff...
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Bears Are My Neighbours, And You Wouldn't Slaughter Your Neighbours
People ask me a lot why I stepped into the fight against bear trophy hunting (that is, killing bears for pleasure, then taking the head or paws as a "trophy"). There is a stereotype about the sort of...
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World's Best Eco-Friendly Spas: Where To Feel Good While Feeling Good (PHOTOS)
(Relaxnews) - Who doesn't enjoy getting all kinds of pampered? Spas are wonderful, and generally even better when of the eco-friendly variety. Let's look at a few of the world's best eco-friendly spas...
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The World's Best Golf Courses: Destinations That'll Have You Green With Envy
(Relaxnews) - Love hitting the golf course on a regular basis? Love to travel? Then you might want to combine the two and visit one or five of the world's best golf courses. Kauai Lagoons Golf Club...
View ArticleTop Tips For Budget-Friendly Solo Travel
I recently read an article that stated the best thing that young people can do for themselves before they start their adult life is to travel the world. In this case, the article profiled a young...
View ArticleRescue Dogs Play Vital Role In Washington Mudslide Search
Rescue crews in Snohomish County said Sunday that many of the dogs that have been essential in the search for mudslide victims will take a two-day break. Days of sniffing through cold, soupy mud and...
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Rude Hand Gestures: A Handy Guide To NOT Pissing People Off While Travelling
As a traveller, you can expect to use your hands to greet other people, to eat certain foods or to get a feel for every new surrounding. But did you know your hands can also tell someone that their...
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