Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Shirley Bond and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Secretary Paula Hammond today announced an extension of the second Amtrak Cascades train service between Vancouver and Seattle, as well as measures to reduce wait times at border crossings. The announcement concluded the first meeting of the British Columbia-Washington State joint Transportation...Read More
Kid-Tested Travel Tips This weekend, I took the kids from Seattle to Victoria – a six hour trip via car and ferry that we have done several times now. We’ve become such seasoned travelers on this route that I thought I’d share a few of our tried and true traveling strategies. In the Car: DO...Read More
Government of Canada announces change to benefit air travellers with connecting flights in Europe OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today announced a new change that will benefit passengers flying outbound from Canada whose connecting flights are through European Union (EU) airports. Effective today, passengers can carry duty-free purchases of liquids, aerosols and gels...Read More
A safari conjures up a romantic image of a travel across jungles and mountains. Earlier safaris were on foot, but now the modern safari is often conducted by a 4 wheeled driven vehicle. The desert safari is another mutation of the age old safari and is every bit as exciting. The beach is the primary...Read More
Most travel guides will advise that you give yourself enough time to leisurely see a city. But what happens when all you can spare is a day or two? It’s a big, big world out there, and I’ve always had a desire to explore as much of it as possible. Worldwide exploration can seem an...Read More
Some families do best when their vacations are a bit adventurous. Theme parks or lying on the beach are attractive to them only in small doses. These families bond best when their trips include some physical and/or mental challenges such as biking, white water rafting, zip lining through the jungle, or seeing animals up close...Read More
You may find planning a vacation or what must be done during your vacation can be a challenging task you may undertake. If you find it difficult to decide on what activities you and your family should experience during summer, you may consider a mountain biking trip adventure. This is one of activities during summer...Read More
Why not rent a bike and go on an adventure while you’re in Vancouver? Vancouver is a cycle-friendly destination and has more than 300km/186mi of bike routes throughout the city. Since 1990, the city has constructed bikeways that connect to form an impressive cycling network. Routes wind through parks, in urban forests, and by ocean...Read More
The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a symbol of the Olympic Games. Commemorating the theft of fire from the Greek god Zeus by Prometheus, its origins lie in ancient Greece, where a fire was kept burning throughout the celebration of the ancient Olympics. The fire was reintroduced at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam,...Read More
When you’re visiting Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics, why not pop over to the island and visit the spectacular capital of British Columbia? Whether you wander the vibrant gardens and parks, stroll the lively Harbour or break-water, visit the museums and stately homes, go to a spa or rest in the sun as you...Read More
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