Whenever I drive to Lumby BC, I take in the silhouette of Camel’s Hump in the background. The two humps tell me that I’m close to my old home. This little mountain is special to me and I know it well. I used to live on its bottom edge and rode my horses up to its peak. How fortunate for […]
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Mexico and Canada are both North American countries, but they are so different. Introduction Canadians come to Mexico to escape the frozen north during the winter months. Mexico has been a popular destination for Canadian snowbirds for decades. Easy entry requirements, welcoming locals, an endless coastline, superb beaches, and cheap margaritas have been attractive to many sun-loving Canadians. Canada and […]
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Majestic mountains, glacier-fed lakes, rushing rivers, and the four seasons we all love; Canada and Switzerland have many similarities, and yet they are so different. Switzerland and Canada are often compared in terms of “quality of living”. During my recent trip to Switzerland, I focused on catching some differences between the two countries. Despite my Swiss origin, I seem to […]
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Come and explore the Canadian wilderness on horseback. Choose from top Outfitters and book a multi-day horse riding adventure for an experience you will never forget. Wilderness Horse Pack Trips, a Horse Lovers Dream in Canada’s Wilderness Ride through the Canadian wilderness like an intrepid explorer with a world of amazement unfolding before you. Climb up mountain trails along deep canyons […]
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How many times have you driven through small towns in BC on your way to ‘somewhere’, only to find out later that you missed something interesting or special? That sure can be disappointing, especially if you’re unlikely to visit that area again. Hopefully, my collection of small towns in BC will get you to stop next time you drive through […]
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Yukon Territory is a thinly populated wilderness, home to Canada’s tallest mountains and the world’s largest ice fields below the Arctic. It’s the place where animals outnumber humans. Tiny towns, villages, and unique places in Yukon are scattered across the land, but they are wide and far apart. Yukon residents have inhabited these regions for generations and many of Yukon’s […]
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UPDATE: Big tragedy! A devastating fire destroyed the Historic Yukon City Hotel on December 12, 2020, about 3-month after I left Keno City and the wonderful people there. Read More Here I am, back again, driving the Silver Trail gravel highway on the way to Keno City (This article was published in the July 2020 edition of Globerovers Magazine) A […]
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You will connect with something much bigger than yourself when you make the journey to the Northwest Territories. It was an authentic, life-changing experience for me. Visiting the tiny towns in Northwest Territories teaches you awareness of the beauty as well as the struggles of people living up there. Getting to these small communities is half of the adventure. In […]
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(This article was published in the June 2019 edition of Globerovers Magazine) The Kaoham Shuttle is Canada’s most breathtaking hidden Train Journey from Lillooet to Seton Portage, British Columbia The train adventure starts in the small town of Lillooet, a special place surrounded by towering mountains, deep canyons, roaring rivers, and crystal clear lakes. This unique piece of heaven situated […]
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