Frank Webb Fulfils Decades-Old Skydiving Dream For 86th Birthday
After a ring or two, Frank Webb picks up the phone. It's 3 p.m. on a Monday. "Hello? I'm just about to have a glass of wine for my afternoon drink and siesta. Who's this?" And that about sums him up —...
View ArticleBC Ferries Buffet Ad Is Either Sexist Or A Lame Joke
There's no question that a trip with BC Ferries can offer some spectacular views, and you can even enjoy a lovely buffet on some sailings. But an on-board ad spotted by American musician Jack Antonoff...
View ArticleCanada's Newest Wine Experience
Once home to fur traders, gold miners and infamous train robber Billy Miner, Kamloops, B.C., now boasts lush farms, a stunning riverfront and the recently created Kamloops Wine Trail. Not one to miss...
View Article7 Things To Do During Your Hungarian Holiday
Hungary is rich with culture and the Turkish influences make it one of the most exotic European countries. It's capital city -- Budapest -- boasts beautiful skylines, rich cuisine and a vibrant...
View ArticleAn Active Getaway a Short Drive From Vancouver
Cocktails on the beach are nice but, at times, we prefer a more active holiday -- something that beautiful Squamish, B.C., delivers in spades. With our gear securely loaded into our Chevy Colorado, we...
View ArticlePorter Airlines Flyer Says She Was Asked To Move For Religious Reasons. Now...
Christine Flynn was ready to fly home to Toronto from a weekend in New York when another passenger requested that she change seats on Monday. The executive chef with Toronto's iQ Food Co. was settled...
View ArticleJon Montgomery, 'Amazing Race Canada' Host, Shares His 5 Vital Travel Tips
If travelling was an Olympic event, Jon Montgomery would've probably grabbed himself another medal by now. Between his time as a member of the national skeleton race team and his stints as the host of...
View ArticleA Travel Guide For TV Lovers
Not sure what to do for your next long weekend? Instead of sitting in front of the TV for three days straight, why not take a trip to the real life locations of your favourite series? If you're lucky...
View ArticleWhere to Go Whitewater Rafting Right Outside Vancouver
Hot weekends call for escaping, and we know just the place. Not 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Brackendale's Sunwolf cabins dot five cool, grassy acres of serene, riverside land. Cabins are...
View ArticleSt. Lucia Is a Paradise For Families
If you are a parent that ever had a babysitter or nanny help with your children you understand how this person can become family. When my son Noah was almost two I met a kind young woman named Kirshel...
View ArticleA Fresh Take on Calgary
Step aside, Stampede. Calgary has so much more to offer, from authentic cowgirl style to restaurants that can stand their own against other big city eateries. Stay: A luxe suite at Calgary's Le Germain...
View ArticleDiscover Fun Under the Summer Sun in Palm Springs
With new spots opening, seemingly, always, sunny, summery SoCal is so worth a visit. Stay: We've been waiting with bated breath for the unveiling this month of L'Horizon -- a mid-century modern hotel...
View ArticleThe CN Tower Just Made It Possible For Everyone To Live On The Edge
The CN Tower just made it possible for everyone to live on the edge of one of the world's tallest structures. Canadian Paralympian Rick Hansen, Olympic athlete Alexa Komarnycky and Paralympic medallist...
View ArticleAndre Almeida, Victoria Police Officer, Goes Above And Beyond To Get Elderly...
A police officer in Victoria, B.C. is brushing off praise for going way above the call of duty to help a disoriented American tourist get home safely. The passenger, 65, was reported missing from a...
View ArticleRelax and Recharge, California-style, in San Diego
Oysters, yoga, beaches and tennis represent a fine, California-style kick-start to summer. Do: Coronado Island just off downtown is home to one of the country's most famous beaches and the historic...
View ArticleDiscover the Paris Beyond the Eiffel Tower
Planning a trip to Paris this fall? If you've visited before, your first trip to the City of Love may have been a whirlwind tour that went something like this -- Eiffel Tower, check. Notre Dame, check....
View ArticlePacking Hacks to Get the Most Out of Your Suitcase Space
With most airlines charging for checked luggage, air travelers are getting savvy about how to pack and when to just "pack it in," and accept paying the fees in order to get all the things they need to...
View ArticleGet Ready to See Bangkok in a Whole New Light
From the highest open-air bar in the world to the coolest warehouse restaurant, we show you this Thai city in a whole new light. Stay: The Tower Club at lebua has stunning views of the Chao Phraya...
View ArticleSpeed Eating Poutine Tips May Come In Handy One Day
There's no better way to enjoy the Canadian delight that is poutine than to inhale insane amounts of the dish in a short amount of time. That's one school of thought anyway. Smoke's Poutinerie took its...
View ArticlePlanning a Budget-Savvy Getaway This Summer
With the Canadian dollar hovering at a 10-year low, travelling abroad just became a lot more expensive. Don't let the dollar get you down, follow these simple travel saving tips and you can still get a...
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