…t Stampede so you get the best riders, racer and rodeo dudes from all over Canada and even the US. The only previous rodeo experience I had ever had was in Fort Worth, Texas last fall. I must say I really enjoy it even though I don’t really understand it! It’s always fun to watch the people who are really passionate about something, no matter what it is, get into a sport and try to express what it means to them. I was fortunate to meet one of the…
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5 Awesome Things to do in and Around Whistler
September 23, 2014 by 3 Comments
…w more times in the next few months. But make no mistake, the best part of Canada is Western Canada and I hope you enjoyed 5 awesome things to do in and around Whistler and I didn’t even mention golf! Disclaimer: I was invited by and hosted on this trip by Destination British Columbia and Tourism Whistler. All my expenses were covered by my hosts. As always, everything I’ve written in this post is 100% accurate to my experience and has not been in…
My Year in Travel 2015
December 29, 2015 by 24 Comments
…ng up to an unbelievable week at the Nimmo Bay resort in British Columbia, Canada. After doing a lot of work for some of my partners I headed to Europe starting in Portugal. While I was underwhelmed with Porto, I loved all 5 awesome things to do in Lisbon! Then I headed up for 4 unique days in Edinburgh, Scotland; which included going to the Open Championship at the Old Course in St. Andrews before hopping on another Azamara Cruise around the fjor…
A Strong Dollar Means Cheaper Travel for Americans
March 12, 2015 by 11 Comments
…ore valuable than the US Dollar (this sent shockwaves of pride all through Canada). I remember thinking take 25% off the prices listed in the menu and it made it so much cheaper and easier to swallow! The same went for my day of skiing at Sunshine Village or when I went Heli-Snowshoeing in Alberta. The prices I was paying were actually 25% lower than what Canadians pay. This was really the first time in years where I felt I was getting value for m…
Top 5 Cold Weather Getaways
August 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
…lberta, Canada I could go on forever about how amazing Alberta is. Western Canada is so close but sometimes we forget how amazing it can be. Alberta is the best province in Canada and has some of the best cold weather destinations on Earth in both Banff National Park and Jasper; two of favorite all time places. Alberta also has some great winter sports to take part in from Calgary to Edmonton and everywhere in between. Check out this tour from Ken…
A Perfect Winter Weekend in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
January 17, 2017 by 17 Comments
…lant, Quebec! I flew up to Mont-Tremblant from New York via Toronto on Air Canada. Last summer I actually flew to Montreal and then drove. This was much easier and the Mont-Tremblant airport is really cute, like a little log cabin! For me, a perfect winter weekend in Mont-Tremblant certainly involves food. The very first thing I did upon arrival is head to lunch! I went straight for La Diable Microbrewery, home to the best poutine in Mont-Tremblan…
My Year in Travel 2013
December 23, 2013 by 22 Comments
…ancisco and then a quick 3 day trip to Bermuda followed by another trip to Canada. This time I visited Regina, Saskatchewan where I even saw KISS in concert followed by a golf road trip around Saskatchewan; which ended in Saskatoon. August 2013 I took most of August off from traveling except for a week with friends in Dewey Beach, Delaware, a short trip to Georgetown and Washington DC and a quick 3-day trip to Cape Breton Island in Canada. Septemb…
Walking the Seawall in Stanley Park, Vancouver
July 4, 2013 by 16 Comments
…e torch is still burning bright! I also happened to be in Vancouver during Canada Day; which is Canada’s birthday and basically the equivalent of the Fourth of July in the US. There were some 250,000 people along the gorgeous waterfront area of Vancouver and in Stanley Park itself. I stayed at the beautiful Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and actually watched the awesome fireworks display from the club lounge patio on the 9th floor of the Fairmont Water…
Regina: The City That Rhymes With Fun
August 1, 2013 by 11 Comments
Canada is fantastic. I am fortunate to have four different trips to Canada this summer and fall, for over a month in total. I started walking the seawall in Stanley Park in Vancouver. Then I took the Rocky Mountaineer train across the Canadian Rockies to experience 5 awesome things to do in Jasper. Then I experienced the beauty of Banff National Park and the human triumph story and Stampede in Calgary, Alberta. This all led me Saskatchewan and to…
Great Time to Travel to Australia
September 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
…ype including food, adventure and nature. If you’re flying down under from Canada, you can fly the same deal from Vancouver for $1598! From both the US and Canada, travel must be purchased by September 14 and take place between Oct. 18-Nov. 25, 2014 or Feb. 1 – Jun. 8, 2015. Standing on the roof of Australia atop Mount Kosciuszko, the highest peak and one of the seven summits. One of my favorite sayings is “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you ca…
