What associations do you have when you think of the United States of America? Freedom? Disneyland? The lights of Las Vegas? Or maybe the Hollywood Walk of Fame? America is a truly incredible country in terms of natural sights and travel opportunities and offers boundless incredible travel experiences for everyone from backpackers to luxury vacationers….
5 of my favourite neighbourhoods in Montreal
This time last year I spent an extraordinary seven days in Québec province’s largest city for the 150th anniversary of Canada. I was charmed and captivated by the Montreal’s joie de vivre and unrestrained love for the arts, festivals, all things creative as well as their unique outlook on life. Destination Canada asked me to reflect on my…
On the trail of orcas, whales and bears on Vancouver Island, Canada
Question – How many humans in history have been killed by a wild orca, the huge and ferocious creatures feared for their razor sharp teeth? Answer – None. Zero. Not a single one. A couple of injuries, yes – but no documented deaths. Hardly worthy of the name “killer” whale then, you may think. In…
8 beautiful reasons why you need to add the United States to your travel list
The USA is synonymous for everything bigger and better – big skies, gigantic skyscrapers, extraordinary sprawling National Park and some of the best road trips in the world. If you have never visited the U.S.A before, then your curiosity should have got the better of you by now! Here are some of the many beautiful reasons why…
Ice climbing in Alberta, Canada – braving the almost impossible
We all have a favourite superhero (especially if you’re a young-at-heart man approaching middle age, like me), but Spider-Man is certainly up there with the best-loved of all the planet-saving characters many of us have grown up with. At some point we’ve probably all wanted to be able to climb up the side of a…
Eco-friendly exhilaration in the magnificent Canadian Rockies, Alberta
The temperature read a “high” of -7C and my fingers, even inside my thick gloves, verified the fact. I clipped on ski boots for the first time in 10 years (not that you would even guess I’d ever skied before, if you were to watch me sliding down a mountain…), and joined my guide as…
9 fabulous winter adventures to indulge in Alberta, Canada (even if you don’t ski)!
Arriving in Alberta’s section of the Rockies, arguably the most picture-postcard perfect area in Canada, the first thing that strikes me is that everyone should visit this part of the world at least once in their lifetime. Such a shame it would be to never set eyes on mountains this majestic, witness skies this blue…
6 life-inspiring winter activities in Jasper and Edmonton, Canada
Winter can sometimes feel like it lasts a year, especially in the UK where the build-up to Christmas suddenly gives way to long grey days, cold rainy nights and darkness. I often find myself deprived of vitamin D and craving light by the middle of January. I relish those rare bright days that are bright,…
Five fabulous eateries you need to visit in Montreal
Montreal – the largest French-speaking city in North America is a cultural junction — and its dizzying array of food choices from, from poutine to fine international cuisine, reflects that, in fact they boast the most amount of restaurants per capita in Canada! From spending a week here scouting out all the best places to eat,…
Vancouver Canada – the world’s most perfect major city?
We’ve all heard the reports of Vancouver winning numerous awards as “the world’s most livable city” – but what exactly is it that makes this place so livable, so likeable, so lovable, so…perfect? I guess I should start out by saying that I don’t actually believe in perfection – something somehow can always be improved…