Boomtown Nanaimo, British Columbia, is currently one of the hottest housing markets in Canada. Baby boomers all across the country are casting their aging eyes west in their quest for a retirement haven, and the many advantages of Nanaimo, BC, are becoming known. First off, there's the mild climate moderated by warm Pacific currents arriving from Japan. Nanaimo only gets a couple of weeks of snow a year, quite a contrast to central and … [Read more...]
Saigon, Vietnam – Lodging
There are numerous hotels in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), ranging in price from around $15/night all the way up to the 4 and 5 star hotels well above $100/night. Many hotels will include breakfast for free. Most will keep your baggage for a little while if you plan on returning or take side trips. The author has stayed in and or visited all of the following hotels. If you have additional hotel recommendations for this page, please email … [Read more...]
Spokane, WA – Shopping
Northtown Mall is located four miles north of the 90 freeway at Wellesley and Division Streets. Take exit 287 off of the 90. This mall contains a JCPenney and a Sears among numerous other stores. www.northtownmall.com Schade Brewery Public Market is located at 528 East Trent. This market is held in and near the recently renovated Schade Brewery Building. Features a variety of artisans, craftsmen, antiques, and other vendors. This indoor … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada
This article highlights parts of Washington state, and western Canadian provinces including Alberta & British Columbia. Details and travel tips about our time in the Canadian Rockies is also covered as this is clearly one of the primary highlights of Western Canada, however, the overall focus of this guide is about Vancouver, British Columbia. Seventeen days is an ideal time to see all the sites and attractions mentioned in this guide. This … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Vancouver City
Vancouver was founded in 1886; today this very cosmopolitan city anchors the west coast of Canada and attracts visitors from around the world. Those who have never been to Vancouver will be surprised by its size when viewed from a distance. Vancouver can be defined by its surrounding natural beauty but more so by its international population. Vancouver is thriving and continually pursuing the future. This is evident when one sees all the modern … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Shopping
When visiting, we always enjoy the numerous shopping opportunities in Vancouver. Here are a select few: Chinatown Eaton's is located at 701 Granville Street in the large Pacific Centre. This Centre includes over 200 stores. Gastown - besides being known for its shopping, Gastown is the birthplace of Vancouver in 1867. Gastown was originally called Gassy's, named after saloon owner Gassy Jack Deighton. The town site was nicknamed … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Galleries Museums
Note: all phone numbers listed in this section are in the 604 area code. In this day and age of quickly accessible information via the Internet, take some extra time to pickup the phone and talk to someone. These are all museums - show some interest in art or culture during your phone call and you might just make a new friend :) Contemporary Art Gallery is located at 555 Hamilton Street. Phone Number 681-2700. Fort Langley National … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Helpful Conversions
Like most of the countries on the planet, Canada uses kilometers as a measure of distance, kilograms as a measure of weight and Celsius as a measure of temperature. 1 kilometer = 0.6 mile 1 mile = 1.6 kilometers 1 meter = 1.1 yards 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds 0 degrees C = 32 degrees F 10 degrees C = 50 degrees F 20 degrees C = 68 degrees F 30 degrees C = 86 degrees F 20 mph = 30 kph … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Average Highs
For optimum conditions (assuming you enjoy drier and warmer weather), Vancouver's best months are July and August. The city typically receives plenty of rain from November through April (on average the city experiences some 150 days of rain each year). Weeks can go by with gloomy skies and rain every single day. During particularly cold and rainy years, Vancouver may not experience a day above 80F until the end of June with daytime high … [Read more...]
Vancouver, Canada – Annual Events
While these events are annual, the specific dates may change. It is best to visit the website or call for information. The area code for all phone numbers is 604. January -Polar Bear Swim Phone Number: 732-2304 February -Chinese New Year Celebration Phone Number: 687-0729 -Chutzpah Festival: www.chutzpahfestival.com -Lunar Fest - contemporary expression of Asian arts & culture: www.lunarfest.org -Push, … [Read more...]
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