Beyond the gorilla treks, Rwanda has so much more to offer; from immersive cultural experiences, to searching for the Big Five.
I love exploring new places both near and far. Here are some of my favourite destinations to visit in my own home province of BC.
Whether it’s a local jaunt to a neighbouring town, or an international long-haul to another continent, I’ve developed a true passion for travel – and a palate for the new flavours that I’ve discovered along the way.
As my husband and I sat squished in the corner of a tiny tiki bar, sipping on our overly-garnished and generously-poured boozy drinks, a couple sitting next to us shot a knowing glance our way. We could tell that they were thinking the same thing as us: we were too old to be in this bar that was jam-packed with peppy 20-somethings. “Looks like we were put in the ‘old people’ section” the man said to us with a nervous laugh. It turned out they were also parents, trying to enjoy a quiet night out without kids. Like us, they had enjoyed a…
The past year was filled with travel! I discovered some new destinations, and revisited some old ones, and I’ve loved sharing my adventures, discoveries and tips with my readers. Here are the places we explored in 2016 – both with and without our kids: BOWEN ISLAND, BC (September 2016) BC LIVING – Where To Enjoy Nature and Namaste on Bowen Island My most recent trip was to a fairly local destination. Only a 20-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay (and a total of only 40 minutes from my home), I was surprised to discover all there was to see and do in…