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Home » 2011 » September
Over My Dead Body
Over my dead body are the words I uttered just about a year ago to the day – all in relation to moving to Calgary from Vancouver. I’d come for a week-long visit and left disgusted after three days. How could I move from one of the world’s most beautiful cities to Calgary? Well I [...]
Rocky Mountain Hiking: Helen Lake & Cirque Peak
The forecast for last Saturday was sunny and warm – 25C, perfect for a hike in the Rocky Mountains. Our destination was Helen Lake and Cirque Peak in Banff National Park, a premier hike for the views according to the book Don’t Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies. The trailhead for the hike is [...]
The Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
On every trip I learn something – though I often wish I had the answers before I left. The Tour du Mont Blanc was no exception. I thought I’d share what I consider to be insider knowledge gained from walking the majority of the Tour du Mont Blanc – so you don’t make my mistakes. [...]
Tips for a Family Bike Ride Through France
This is post is sponsored by Vacation Home Rentals though written by myself and based on two trips I did traveling with my kids to the Dordogne and Provence areas of France. France is a beautiful country and seeing it up close, especially by bike, is a particularly good way to get the full experience. I [...]
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I’ve been all over the world – to all continents but Antarctica and to a grand total of 53 countries. I’ve always got some sort of an adventure planned – even if it’s only a weekend. I thrive on change and travel provides that.
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Book Reviews
My Favourite Reads From 2011 & What’s on My 2012 Wish List
I don’t know about you but I feel lost without a book on the go. I need to read everyday – even if some-days it’s only a page or two. This year I’ve read about 45 books – some great, many mediocre and a few I shouldn’t have bothered with. Here are my favourite reads [...]
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