Through the Lens: A Wildlife Photographer’s Guide to Vancouver Island
Wildlife abounds in British Columbia. With protected lands and water covering 15 percent of BC’s land base as well as a number of provincial parks,…
10 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for the PNW Travel Lover
Card? Check. Flowers? Check. Same ole, same ole predictable gift? Yawwwn. This year, think outside the Valentine’s Day box and up your gift-giving…
Holiday Escape: A Locals’ Guide to Spending the Holidays in Seattle
The air is crisp and the sky is a steely blue-gray. It’s time to dig out your mittens put your soup recipes into heavy rotation. The coziest time of…
Behind the Lens: A Photographer’s Guide to Victoria, BC
Sprawling harbor views to your left. Centuries-old brick buildings straight ahead. Neatly manicured gardens dotting your periphery. With photo ops at…
East Meets West: A Walking Guide to Victoria, BC’s Chinatown
All of your senses engage the moment you set foot in Victoria’s Chinatown. Bobbing rows of colorful lanterns greet the eye and the aroma of pan-fried…
The Return of the Queen: An Inside Look at The Fairmont Empress’ Makeover
Despite all the beauty and grandeur to behold upon arriving in the Inner Harbour, The Fairmont Empress stands out as the crown jewel in Victoria’s…
Historic BC: A Walking Guide to Victoria’s Heritage Homes
The moment you cruise into BC’s capital city, you can tell Victoria is a town with a strong historical presence. Everything from the dome-topped…
7 Reasons to Experience the Royal BC Museum’s Egypt Exhibit
Simply incredible. These are the words that pop to mind as I stare down four massive columns, inscribed from top to bottom with rows of ancient…