Planning on taking your bike on an adventure with you? Before you do, here are some tips for taking your bike on vacation: Careful Set Up. Whether you rent or take your own bike, make sure, your saddle height exactly matches what you ride at home. Take a tape measure. If you vary your saddle […]
In most travels, it’s the destination, not the journey. Getting there is not half the fun. Sitting in a cramped seat for eight or more hours is a means to an end. Even if you have seen many of the world’s great cities and wonders, the memories of the actual trips to those wonderful places […]
Planning a family getaway is fun, but the mere thought of leaving behind our furry friends can be painful. Fortunately, pet-friendly lodging and restaurants are plentiful. You’ll also find a slew of gear and other pet products making it easier than ever to take your cat or dog along. Here are tips: Plan ahead. You […]
If you’re a keen bike rider, the chances are you’re loath to leave your bike behind when you set off on your holidays. Luckily, you don’t have to. One of the beauties of motorbikes is their flexibility, no other motor vehicle offers the same freedom of choice as motorbikes do, so it’s little wonder they […]
For those who are willing to try it, a road trip vacation with the kids will be a source of treasured, ever-lasting memories. But for a successful sojourn on the great open road, pre-planning must occur before putting the pedal to the metal. Vehicle Maintenance Before the Road Trip There’s some serious business that cannot […]
Planning an adventure any time soon? Here are some top tips for staying healthy from a few seasoned experts. I bring enough PowerBars so I can eat them three times a day if necessary. I bring gels, and I always travel with a few packs of all-natural turkey jerky, so I have protein.—Andrew Zimmern, host […]
For most travelers, the biggest threat to their safety is vehicle accidents. And on road trips, both in the Canada and abroad, it’s important to take along a car seat or booster seat to protect infants and young children. About 1.2 million people die in vehicular accidents and as many as 50 million are injured […]
Allow me to share one of my best travel secrets: despite its ominous name, Death Valley National Park is not only very welcoming, but in fact one of our top favorite family vacation destinations. Don’t let the barren landscape fool you. Family vacations in Death Valley have it all: warm weather, outdoor adventure, swimming, biking, […]
Tsawwassen to Pender Island (Otter Bay)IN EFFECT: September 8, 2009 to June 29, 2010 Leave Days Stops/Transfers Arrive 8:35 AM Sat 1 stop Galiano, transfer at Mayne 11:05 AM 10:10 AM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 2 stops Galiano, Mayne 12:20 PM 11:10 AM Sun 2 stops Galiano, Mayne 1:20 PM 4:05 PM # exceptions […]
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, […]