Whistler is the premier ski resort in Canada and many might discount it as a winter-only destination. However, Whistler has just as much to offer in the summer with its world-class mountain bike culture, awesome natural environment and quality resort facilities. In this post, we will highlight the Whistler family activities that we enjoyed most. You might notice that quite a …
Our Winter as Ski Bums
As the ski season has come to an end, it is time to reflect on what has turned out to be a pretty great plan. With the pandemic, we were forced to “pivot” our year-long road trip plans into something different. Enter Plan B: spend the winter as ski bums in the Canadian Rockies. We have been based in Golden, …
Land of Lakes and Forests: Lake Superior Camping Trip
Rocky shorelines, wind swept trees, endless lakes and rivers – these are the icons of the Canadian wilderness and Lake Superior has all of these aplenty. For us it was a 9-hour drive from the Toronto area, but the drive is worth it as you get access to this rugged, wild and sparsely populated region of Canada. Lake Superior is …
The Best of Banff in Winter: 10 Must Have Experiences
Banff is at its busiest in the summer months, but it is equally as beautiful in winter. Snow capped mountains, a beautiful winter wonderland, and a plethora of winter sports to keep you busy. Visiting in the winter can be more economical and a totally different experience then visiting in the summer. If you are an outdoor enthusiast or merely …
Visiting Palenque: Land of Ruins, Waterfalls and Jungle
Looking to visit a lesser-visited area of Mexico? Do you loathe Mayan ruins overflowing with tourists? Do you like chasing waterfalls and spotting colourful and exotic birds in the jungle? Then you will love visiting Palenque in Chiapas state. After our Yucatan road trip, we were looking to get off the beaten path and we were able to do that …
Independent Yucatan Peninsula Trip & Itinerary Ideas
The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is the most popular tourism area in Mexico and for good reason. With world class beaches, ancient ruins to be discovered, exotic cenotes to swim in and picturesque colonial cities, the Yucatan is a great place to combine relaxation and culture. In this Yucatan travel blog, we will tell you why we think the Yucatan …