Looking for an idea for your next adventure vacation? Only have a week to spare? Here are two fabulous adventure destintions! Siem Reap, Cambodia Trail dolphins and dodge dirt bikes under ‘Apocalypse Now’ sunsets. It’s a long way to go for eight nights, but even brief exposure to Cambodia’s anarchic beauty can feel restorative. First, […]
The winding rugged coast of British Columbia spans more than 20,000 kilometers through the Pacific Ocean, which creates incredible opportunities for fans of ocean shoreline and deep sea fishing. There are a number of popular destinations for anglers along the coast of British Columbia, where salmon, cod and halibut are found in huge populations. Depending […]
Skiing in Asia is often associated with Japan and South Korea. But now, China is touting its slopes as this market is predicted to boom. According to China’s Ski Association, there will be 20 million skiers in the country by 2014, compared to just five million, five years ago. Skiers in China’s Heilongjiang Province can […]
If you have a limited time for your vacation, a cruise is a wonderful way to visit multiple destinations while avoiding feeling stressed out or rushed. If you love traveling and want to see Europe, a river cruise is an excellent getaway! Here are some of the top European river cruises: 1. Rhine River The […]
Looking for some idea’s for an adventure travel destination? Here are four amazing locations that would be perfect for an adventure holiday! Iceland Iceland is a perfect choice for adventure travelers. Magestic glaciers, snow-capped mountain tops, active volcanoes, and out-of-the-way fjords, are all located within the tiny country. Iceland also boasts some of the best […]
A recent CNN article featured films that inspire travel. Naturally I began thinking of adventure films that have inspired me over the years. Below is a collection of ten movies that have moved their audiences to adventure. 1. Indiana Jones: If adventure has a name… it must be Indiana Jones. 2. Touching the Void: The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]