Banff is a picturesque resort village that sits at the foot of the breathtaking Banff National Forest, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. The peaks of the majestic Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade can be seen from the town center. It's the main hub for tourists coming to the Canadian Rockies and the starting point for every sort of adventure tour. During the high season … [Read more...]
Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon: Canadian Rockies Jewels
The Canadian Rockies are filled with azure-colored and awe-inspiring lakes. You can't go wrong almost everywhere you go when visiting Banff and the surrounding areas near Lake Louise. But there are two points of interest you do not want to miss. Find a local guide near Banff, here. The road to Moraine Lake My daughter, who is an excellent planner, unlike her mom, made … [Read more...]
Take a Gorgeous Alpine Hike at Lake Louise, Canada
While visiting the Canadian Rockies, my daughter and I booked a 10k Alpine Hike at Lake Louise with a guide. At first, I was nervous. Would I survive hiking with a millennial? Will I have a heart attack and die in paradise? Even though I go for long walks at home, I was concerned. Hiking up a steep mountain is different than walking on the flats. Find a local guide near … [Read more...]
Stay in Yoho National Park: Canadian Rockies
My daughter invited me on a short vacation to explore the Canadian Rockies with her. Decades ago, my parents vacationed there and loved it, so it's always been on my bucket list. We planned to stay at Yoho National Park for two nights, not far from Lake Louise, before heading to Banff for one night. Find a local guide near Banff, here. We flew into Calgary from Los … [Read more...]
Explore the Sultry Grenadines in a Sailboat
Imagine island hopping to unknown paradises that pirates once inhabited, with reggae music wafting through the air as warm breezes blow, and lying on pristine beaches as you laze away the summer. I took a three-week cruise on a 50ft sailboat from St. Vincent and the Grenadines ending on the island of Spice in Grenada. Find locally-led guided tours in Saint Vincent and the … [Read more...]