Grouse Mountain is one of Vancouver’s most popular attractions but it isn’t cheap. So, is Grouse Mountain worth it? After visiting Grouse Mountain during my cross-Canada road trip from Quebec to Vancouver, my answer is yes! Especially for first-time visitors who want an easy mountain experience without committing to a full-day trip outside the city….
As part of my cross-Canada road trip, I ended up settling into Vancouver for a few weeks rather than simply passing through. I spent one week near Coal Harbour, followed by two weeks in Kitsilano, which gave me time to experience the city at a much slower pace. I also added a full week exploring…
Driving across Canada in an electric vehicle sounds either wildly ambitious or slightly irresponsible, depending on who you ask. I completed the journey in my 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended Range, which gives me roughly 450 kilometres of range in summer conditions. In winter, that range can drop by around 40%, which is one…
Whenever I travel abroad, people often ask me what Canada is like. It is my home country, yet I realized there was still so much of it I had never experienced for myself. Driving across Canada had been on my travel wish list for years, but I did not want to rush from one major…
The drive from Vancouver to Whistler may only take around two hours without stopping, but rushing through it would be a serious mistake. The Sea to Sky Highway follows the edge of Howe Sound before climbing into the Coast Mountains, passing ocean viewpoints, waterfalls, small communities and some of the most recognizable scenery in British…
If you’re visiting Puerto Princesa and want an easy beach day without traveling all the way to El Nido or Coron, Honda Bay island hopping is one of the most popular day trips to add to your Palawan itinerary. Honda Bay is known for calm turquoise water, small tropical islands, snorkeling spots, sandbars, and that…
I had planned to go from Cebu to Malapascua to dive with thresher sharks, but the wind shut down the ferries. Instead of wasting time trying to force a route that clearly was not happening, I changed direction and headed to Moalboal instead. That last-minute pivot ended up being one of the easiest travel decisions…
A realistic route for island lovers, divers, and travelers who don’t want to spend half their trip in transit Planning a Philippines 3-week itinerary sounds dreamy at first — until you open the map and realize just how many islands, routes, flights, ferries, and travel decisions are involved. Every island seems to promise something different,…
I spent a full month at Lake Atitlán in August, right in the heart of rainy season. Most mornings were bright blue and calm: I’d drink my coffee with volcano views, answer a few emails, and still have time to jump on a lancha before the clouds rolled in. By late afternoon, the lake would…
San Marcos La Laguna was my home base at Lake Atitlán, the little village where I stayed for a month as a digital nomad and solo female traveler. I didn’t just pass through for a couple of nights. I worked here, walked the same paths every day, shared smiles with the villagers, and my favorite…