What it’s really like to live in Beautiful British Columbia’s biggest city. Anyone who knows me will know that I spent over two years in Canada on an IEC Working Holiday visa – mainly because I don’t shut up about my time here. And although I moved around, overall, I spent just under a year in Vancouver so I feel qualified to write about it. Here’s a summary of my experience: Getting There Okay, so let’s take it back to 2019: Pre pandemic. … [Read more...]
Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America
One of the great things about cruising is leaving the logistics to others. Certain destinations are ideally suited to cruises including Alaska, due to its vast geographical distances, remote landscapes and rugged coastal beauty. Our Alaskan Inside Passage cruise was on the Holland America Eurodam, a ship whose inaugural sail was in 2008. We first cruised on this particular ship in 2015 in the Caribbean. One certainly becomes spoiled, merely … [Read more...]
Launch of new Travel Company: GeoCultura
GeoCultura is pleased to announce the launch of our new travel company with a range of unique tours that focus on geology and culture and the links between the two. Our tours are an exciting new take on the traditional 'geology field trip' and combine the awe-inspiring scenery of important geological sites with the best that local culture and hospitality have to offer. They will appeal to the educated and the curious – people who wish to … [Read more...]
The Best Casinos in Canada to Visit 2021 Year
When top attractions and countries that offer the latest and the best to their visitors are mentioned, Canada is a good choice. It is also one of the most popular destinations for casino-loving tourists. It is indisputable that it is home to many iconic land-based casinos with the best facilities that gamers seek. It receives approximately 25 million visitors per year. The Canadian casino industry builds and supports the casinos, enabling … [Read more...]
10 Bucket-List Worthy Places to Visit in Canada
Canada is a vast country. It’s rich mix of cultures offers many places to explore: historic cities, untouched landscapes and natural beauty. Canada is an intriguing place to visit, and the author Michelle Thomas is an expert on the subject. Distances between cities and tourist hotspots can be substantial. While on the road, read a book or play some games with the best Canadian online casino. But before then, join us as we travel North to … [Read more...]
Pursuing Ski Resorts for both Winter and Summer Sports Activities
My first introduction to ski resorts was with my father at a very young age - we would pack into the car and drive several hours to the ski slopes and spend our afternoons combing up and down the slopes for coins and jewelry. Initially it was just walking while carefully studying the ground beneath our feet. You would be surprised what people lost during the ski season - we found beer cans still cold sitting in the snow, capri sun drinks - and … [Read more...]
Downhills Don’t Come Free by Jerry Holl
At age 57 Jerry Holl quit his corporate career, trading in a suit and a tie for bicycle apparel and deciding he would bike solo from Anchorage Alaska through British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California to the Mexico border. And this proposed journey of 3,600 miles was by a man who had spent little time on a bicycle and had not trained prior to his ride. Nor did he have any training on basic bike repairs. Jumping into the saddle he … [Read more...]
Top 10 Unique Activites When Visiting Canada
Canada is mostly known around the world for its cold weather and a lot of frozen, barren land. The majority of visitors only visit the major cities of Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal, thinking that is all Canada has to offer. Well, there is a lot more to this country than meets the eye! We have picked out 10 unique activities visitors can do on their trip to Canada. But before you embark on the trip, make sure you are covered with IEC … [Read more...]
Best Places in the World for Wine Tour
If you’re a wine lover, you may find that wine tasting is a fascinating way to spend holidays. You’ll love to visit the world’s great wine regions and enjoy the stunningly beautiful vineyards as well as savor some of the best vintages in existence. Below are some of the best wine tour destinations in the world. Wine Tour the Most exciting island, Corsica, France for hard-to-find wines Apart from its dramatic landscape, Corsica is well known … [Read more...]
Liard River Hot Springs: A Must-See on the Alaska Highway
At 1,400 miles long, the Alaska Highway, also known as the ALCAN, traverses some of the most inhospitable and least-populated parts of Canada and the United States. It remains one of the great North American roads. A trip up the Alaska Highway is a bucket list item for many people who enjoy a road trip and an adventure. There are dozens of amazing places to stop along the Alaska Highway, but one of those places is unlike any other: Liard River … [Read more...]
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