by Louise | Sep 1, 2022 | Canada, North America, Road Trip, Yukon
Often, where we travel dictates how we travel. Some destinations are perfect for choosing a “home base” to explore from. But there are a few locations that we’ve found where booking a camper van or RV is almost essential to truly experience it properly....
by Robin | Jul 4, 2022 | British Columbia, Canada, North America, Summer Activities, Travel
This June, we partnered with AMA Travel and Tourism Victoria to properly explore the beautiful city of Victoria for the very first time (I know, I can’t believe we haven’t spent more time out here either!). Vancouver Island is known for its laidback...
by Robin | Mar 24, 2022 | British Columbia, Canada, Road Trip, Winter, Winter Activities
When most people hear the words “road trip” they automatically think of summer, beaches, lakes, and riding with the windows down. But we decided to do a winter road trip this February and it just might be our new favourite thing. With the help of CanaDream...
by Robin | Feb 17, 2022 | Banff, Canada, Hotels, Winter, Winter Activities
What is Sundance Lodge Sundance Lodge is a backcountry lodge owned and operated by the Warner Stables in Banff (Banff Trail Riders). It’s a private cabin that offers fully catered stays in both the summer and winter. In summer, you can ride in on a pony from...
by Robin | Dec 17, 2021 | Activities, Alberta, Banff, Canada, Winter, Winter Activities
There are few places in the world that are more magical than Banff during the holiday season. There are Christmas lights, Christmas markets, special holiday events, winter sports and there’s even a permanent Christmas store! This year, we’ve partnered with...
by Robin | Aug 11, 2021 | Product Review, Travel
This post is sponsored by CIBC, however all thoughts and opinions are our own! Way back in December 2016, we introduced CIBC’s amazing new AC currency conversion card, which, to summarise, was enormously helpful on our adventures abroad over the next few years....
by Robin | Jul 13, 2021 | Alberta, Banff, Food, Hotels, North America
Wherever we go in the world, we always try to search out unique travel experiences. Sometimes that means staying at an amazing hotel; like the igloo hotel in Kakslauttenen, Finland, the Glacier View Lodge on the Icefields Parkway, or the blisteringly hot bubble hotel...
by Robin | Mar 14, 2021 | Alberta, Canada, Hotels, Kananaskis Hiking, North America
Mount Engadine Lodge is a remote, luxury ‘backcountry cabin style’ hotel that’s buried in the heart of Kananaskis Provincial Park. Over the past couple of years, we’ve passed it several times on the way to some of our favourite hikes, but had...
by Robin | Feb 10, 2021 | Alberta, Banff, Banff Hiking, Canada, Feature, North America, Winter, Winter Activities
Panther Falls is a hidden gem on the Icefields Parkway that many people won’t have heard of. It’s not at all obvious from the road, and unless you know where the trailhead is, you’d never stumble upon it by accident. But it’s really one of the...
by Robin | Oct 8, 2020 | Alberta, Banff, Canada, Hotels, North America
Louise and I don’t often write about our experiences in hotels because, quite frankly, most hotels just aren’t that interesting and it makes for fairly boring reading. If we’re going to actually spend five minutes of our life reading a hotel blog...
