So, you’re dreaming of camping in the Canadian Rockies this summer—maybe even next month. Banff, Jasper, and Yoho National Parks are calling your name. You’ve got a camper van (or a tent), a spirit of adventure, and… no reservation. Let’s …
Downtown Vancouver vs. Richmond by the Airport: Where Should You Stay?
Spend more money to stay Downtown Vancouver where you can walk and take public transit everywhere, or spend less money and commute daily into Vancouver from Richmond? That’s the dilemma visitors face when determining where to stay during their upcoming …
Super Grocer is (still) open!
Despite a sign back in May suggesting they were being forced to close due to city bylaw issues, Super Grocer is still very much open. Though they’re in a much smaller location than before, they show no signs of slowing …
Gastown and Chinatown: Tips & Warnings
Here’s a public service announcement for all the Alaska cruise ship tourists visiting Vancouver this summer. Your cruise is promoting Gastown and Chinatown as must sees, but they’re not setting you up with the right expectations. So I will. Gastown …
A Crescent Beach Winter Walk
I recently found myself visiting family out in South Surrey, a part of Metro Vancouver that I visit once or twice a year. It was one of those magical mild sunny December days when everyone goes outside to work off …
Why British pub culture doesn’t exist in Vancouver
There is no British pub culture in Vancouver. There never has been. I’ve read over and over from UK immigrants their quest to find that one “proper” pub like home in Vancouver. They never find it. They never will. I’m …
No, don’t use US dollars in Vancouver. Here’s why.
Want to see a Canadian seethe on a travel forum? Ask if you can use US dollars in Canada. Watch a seemingly innocent question turn the forum into a frenzy. It gets asked all the time. Canadians think they’re being …