How Much Time Should I Spend in the Canadian Rockies?

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This is a question that I get asked, a lot. It's also the question I dread the most. Why? Well, each of us are different. We all have different travel styles and goals. The amount of time that I would spend in one place is not necessarily going to be … [Read more...]

Bernard & Faye’s Day in the Rain

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| a look into the minds of frolicking grizzly bear cubs**The names of the bears have been changed for their own protection. Please do not attempt to find them, they have taken an all expenses paid trip to the Grand Caymans until public attention … [Read more...]

You Know You Live in a Tourist Town When…

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Believe it or not, there is a difference between a place that attracts tourism and a place that was built for tourism. Unlike many popular tourist destinations, the town of Banff was actually built for tourism. That's it. That was the plan back in … [Read more...]

Finding A Pub in Banff: My Home Away from Home

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As my summer in Banff begins, I find myself venturing out to try different pubs, seeking for the one that could become my new neighbourhood pub. My home away from home. No, I am not an alcoholic. I just enjoy relaxing in a place that has good … [Read more...]

Banff + Patio Season= Love

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One of the things I've noticed about living among the Canadian Rocky Mountains is that I talk about and celebrate the weather. A lot. Normally I'm not a weather girl. I don't turn on the T.V. first thing in the morning to see what the weather is … [Read more...]

7,000 Ft Above the Ground

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Flying amongst the Canadian Rocky Mountains in a helicopter is truly an experience of a lifetime.Sitting in such a small aircraft can be nerve-wrecking at first, but once the helicopter is off the ground and flying towards massive snow-capped … [Read more...]

Am I in China or Canada?

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Last year, when I arrived in Kunming, China, I began the arduous process of trying to connect to the internet and access websites like Twitter, Facebook and this blog. As I sat at a table inside the Hump Hostel, I realized that I should have done a … [Read more...]

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