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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
1. Granville Island: Be sure to check out Granville Island when you come to Vancouver. Located at the edge of downtown Vancouver, Granville Island was once an industrial area but today is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Shop at the public market or one of the many artsy shops, enjoy performances outdoor […]
Vancouver is truly one of the world’s most beautiful and most perfect places to visit or live. It is a sophisticated, fun loving, outdoor living city with a vibrant, prosperous downtown core. Don’t miss the new harbourside Convention Centre, so green it has grass growing on the roof. From its windows, you can see Stanley […]
Ring in the New Year in Richmond during the 2010 Winter Olympics! Ring in the New Year: While celebrating the Asian Lunar New Year in one of Canada’s most densely Asian-populated communities is an event to behold any year, when Richmond rings in the Year of the Tiger on February 14th, two days into the […]