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Alberta Photographer Of The Month: Stephen Underhay
Stephen Underhay hasn't been in the photography game for very long, but what he's captured so far is very impressive. He picked up his first DSLR camera last year, in advance of a trip to Africa, and...
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Our Four-Day Adventure in Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau Bahamas is one of those destinations you want to return to again and again. It's my third time visiting the island and the second time going with my son Noah, age nine. I carefully plan our...
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The History and Culture I Saw in Syria Is Now Scarred by War
Years ago, when I was young and reckless, I backpacked solo through Syria. One morning, at the bus station in Homs, I had to make a spur of the moment decision; I could go west, towards the sea and...
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Vancouver Is 'Mind-Numbingly Boring,' Declares Economist Magazine
While Vancouver is a nice place to live, it's among the world's most "mind-numbingly boring" cities, says a columnist with The Economist magazine. In the outlet's "Gulliver" business travel feature...
View ArticleWomen Reveal The Best And Worst Parts About Travelling Alone
If travelling gives you a sense of adventure and culture, travelling alone gives you courage, independence and excitement. In the video above by Buzzfeed, female travellers recall the trips they took...
View ArticleHow to Maintain Back Health While Travelling
If you suffer from back issues like I do then your even more conscious on how to stay back healthy while travelling. I usually travel with Pilates stretch bands and have a routine of exercises that I...
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How to Eat in Florence
Dreamy stories and legendary history as old as mankind itself make up the city of Firenze. Warm and friendly, the suave Florentines are cultured and rather proud of the Italian haute couture....
View Article4 Canadian Hidden Gems You Should Visit This Summer
Big-name destinations like the Rocky Mountains and Niagara Falls get a lot of attention from visitors to Canada, but there are plenty of other less iconic spots in the country that deserve more love....
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Alberta Creationist Finds 60-Million-Year-Old Fossils
Alberta creationist Edgar Nernberg may not believe in the existence of 60-million-year-old fossils, but that's exactly what he came across while excavating a Calgary basement recently. Nernberg, who...
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Top 7 Reasons to Appreciate Toronto
I was recently in Toronto to interview John Tory, the 65th and current mayor of my adoptive hometown. After an interesting and stimulating exchange, I left his office with a greater appreciation of...
View ArticleThe Economist Called Vancouver Boring. And It's Probably Right.
It was the most tepid of pot shots -- a throwaway line in an article really about New York City: "Vienna, Vancouver and Geneva always seemed to do well" in livability surveys, chirps pseudonymous...
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Vancouver Public Art: 17 Pieces That Wouldn't Belong Anywhere Else
From spray-painted giants to a giant poodle, there's no question that Vancouver is home to a colourful collection of public art. It's debatable if the pieces are equally loved, but they certainly are...
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Best Places To Live In Canada Ranked By MoneySense For 2015
Good things come in small packages. It's a tired cliche, but there's some truth in it when you look at how communities rank in MoneySense's Best Places to Live 2015 report. MoneySense drew up its...
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B.C. Best Beaches: Sand, Surf, And Sun Are Waiting For You (PHOTOS)
Few things are better than landing the perfect beach hangout on a hot summer's day. But as the weather heats up, finding a spot to lay your towel down for a sunny siesta can be difficult when everyone...
View ArticleSummer 2015: Here's How Canadian Weather Is Going To Be This Season
TORONTO - Wonder what this summer's forecast will look like? The Weather Network suggests some hints for the future lie in the past.The network's summer outlook says that conditions across Canada will...
View ArticleFairmont's Bee Hotels To Spread Across Canada
TORONTO - One of Canada's largest hotel companies is buzzing with efforts to provide more homes for bees.Fairmont Hotels & Resorts says it will erect 16 additional so-called bee hotels in several...
View ArticleThings To Do In Montreal This Summer That Are Totally Free (And Fun)
Montreal during the summer is a fabulous place. Festivals and events are happening constantly — and that’s in addition to all the usual activities you can do any time. But the best part? For the most...
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3 30-Somethings Are Building Up A Community In Nicaragua With 'Waves Of Hope'
Many people dream of giving it all up to live on a beach or to help make the world a better place. Earl Cahill managed to do both of those things, all by the age of 36. Cahill, a Kingston, Ont. native,...
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Kate Chappell, Killed By South African Lion, Was 'Game Of Thrones' Editor In...
The tourist who was mauled to death by a lion in South Africa has been identified as Katherine Chappell, who worked in Vancouver as a visual effects editor. Chappell, 29, grew up in New York and moved...
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21 Useful Tips For Travellers
We're halfway through the year already, and if you haven't had a chance to take a vacation yet, you might be itching to do it soon. But before you book your flight and start packing your suitcase, you...
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