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These Remote Swiss Villages Reveal What It’s Like to Be off the Grid
A remote valley in the Italian-speaking Swiss canton of Ticino is home to villages embracing a pastoral lifestyle in harmony with nature—electricity not included.
A Perfect Day in Richmond, British Columbia
Surrounded on three sides by water, Richmond, British Columbia, is a city defined by nature and agricultural heritage. It’s also known for its Asian influences, and is home to many cultural institutions and hundreds of Asian eateries and shops clustered in the Golden Village district. Here are some of the best things to do in Richmond and what makes B.C.’s fourth largest city ideal for a quick day trip or weekend getaway.
Channelling your citizen scientist in Churchill, Manitoba
The sirens were growing louder as we toured the Parks Canada Visitors Centre in downtown Churchill, Manitoba. I was admiring the 12-foot tall polar bear exhibit when my curiosity got the better of me. I went to the door to peer outside and there she was, a large 29-year-old polar bear rambling right past us, onto the train tracks and into the tall grassy flats nearby.
We piled into our van to follow the pursuit at a distance, which now included a helicopter tasked with darting the bear for sa...
The Best Places to Stay in Montreal for Families
The cosmopolitan city of Montréal, Québec, is one of the most vibrant cities in Canada. It has a flourishing arts and culture scene, 375+ years plus of history, festivals galore, and amazing food – from chewy bagels to silky poutine and ethnic cuisine of all tastes and flavours. Like New York, Montréal is a city of neighbourhoods that crowd up against each other, each with unique characteristics, ethnic histories and atmosphere. We’re helping to narrow down the choices by highlighting some of...
Revel in the Sustainably Fabulous Feynan Ecolodge Jordan
“Happy wife, happy life!” said Suleiman, our Bedouin hiking guide.
I stopped hiking. “Where did you learn that phrase?” I asked. I had been under the impression he was single. He looked barely 25 years old.
He turned to wink at me, but didn’t share the source of this ancient wisdom.
While I happen to believe in the truth of that phrase, I hadn’t expected to hear it expressed by my young Bedouin guide, hiking up a mountain hillside adjacent to the Feynan Ecolodge Jordan. But as always when one...
Invisible no more: The rise of the 50+ solo woman traveler
Solo women’s travel is exploding. And no more so than in the 50+ age group—and in the adventure travel segment. Claudia Laroye explores this upward trend and speaks to women travelers who are embracing every minute of it.
Why they aren't throwing parties in the streets of Paraty, Brazil
It’s difficult to move quickly in Paraty. The streets in the 17th-century Brazilian colonial town are paved in uneven cobblestones that were laid out in a deliberate fashion. Designed by the Portuguese to sit below sea level, they allow the ocean tide to come and go, cleaning the streets on a regular basis. Laid by slaves at haphazard angles and grades, they aided in the escape from slavery, as owners would struggle to find footing in pursuit, or a level surface to fire weapons.
Paraty, proun...
The Best Campgrounds and Camping in British Columbia
It’s no secret. British Columbia has some of the most well-designed, best-located provincial (state) campgrounds anywhere in North America. We’ve camped all over this great land, and south of the 49th too, and those of us living and camping in BC know how lucky we are to have this all at our doorstep.
The firewood may no longer be free, and you’ll have to reserve a spot in high summer to enjoy the great outdoors, but camping remains the cheapest and most fun family holiday you can have (witho...
Twelve Unforgettable Things to Do in Quebec in Winter
There are few places around the world that embrace winter with such incredible joie de vivre spirit as in Quebec, Canada. One of its most famous sons, singer-songwriter Gilles Vigneault even wrote a song about how his country is winter. “Mon pays, ce n’est pas un pays, c’est l’hiver.” Growing up next to la belle province in Ontario, I learned this song in school as well, though we couldn’t truly own it in the same way as Quebeckers do.
Quebec’s relationship with winter is truly special. Its c...
It Begins with Bula: Fiji's Castaway Island
A review of Fiji's luxurious family-friendly Castaway Island.
Hound found: on the hunt for truffles in British Columbia
How British Columbia’s truffle industry is burgeoning both below and above ground — with a little help from some four-legged friends
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For generations, hunting, and the deep connection to the land it creates, has been a mainstay of Inuit culture. As the coastline changes rapidly—reshaping the marine landscape and jeopardizing the hunt—Inuit youth are charting ways to pr...
Going Her Own Way: Adventure and Solo Woman Travel
I’ve had an adventurous spirit for as long as I can remember.
My first solo trip was at 19 years old, when I boarded a plane for Honolulu, Hawaii, to celebrate the end of high school. I booked a stay at the YWCA and spent my days exploring the beaches and haunts of spring breaks past: International Village, Duke’s Lane, the Waikiki strip.
It was a memorable adventure because I was free. Free to wander, lie on the beach, check out the shops at the Ala Moana Center and watch Dallas with the lad...
22 Swiss Food Products you NEED to try in Switzerland
Switzerland is a land of stunning natural beauty and epic landscapes. This is a seriously beautiful, gush-worthy country. Even after 25+ visits to the land of Heidi, I never, ever get tired of Alpine mountain views, strolling the arcades in Bern, or eating the incredible array of Swiss food products. I mean, this is the land of chocolate and cheese y’all!
Switzerland has many unique and delicious Swiss foods that every visitor should try to enjoy during their visit. Switzerland food culture i...
Complete Guide of the Top 35 Things to Do in Whistler with Kids
Walking through Whistler’s pedestrian-only village center feels faintly European, with a mix of familiar retail shops, unique restaurants and local hangouts that appeal to all kinds of visitors. This universal appeal is a key to Whistler’s success in becoming the largest ski resort in Canada, and one of the best and busiest in North America. The mountains and snow conditions help too of course, as skiing remains at the heart of Whistler’s reason for being. Here’s a complete guide of the top 35 things to do in Whistler with kids all year round.
Five Amazing Winter Bars in the United States
It’s always rooftop season at the I|O Godfrey Hotel’s massive rooftop space. The retractable roof keeps the atmosphere cozy no matter the weather, and the Winter Wonderland theme is high festive, featuring fire pits, s’mores kits and domed igloos. The igloos come in different sizes, fitting up to six or ten people in their heated little enclosures, located in the outdoor portico. I|O Godfrey also offers a full dining menu and seasonal cocktail menu with drinks like a spiced Godfrey toddy and ...