Caught in the middle of a war cry in Vancouver

It's early afternoon when I step out onto the streets of Vancouver to explore this bustling city on my own. I've just been for a guided tour...

Having a whale of a time in Victoria – sorry I couldn’t help myself

Shh, don't tell anyone, but I think I liked Victoria better than Vancouver. It's controversial, I know. Vancouver is bigger, brighter, has far more to do...

Yes, Lake Louise really is that stunning

The lobby at the Fairmont Chateau in Lake Louise stops me in my tracks. Well, it wasn't the lobby so much as the view through the window...

From food trucks to Jamaican bobsledding in Calgary

I didn't think much of Calgary when I first arrived. It looked very industrial, a very uninviting city centre. Turns out I turned the wrong way...

Five (awesome) things to do in Vancouver

Let's face it, Vancouver is a lovely city. There is so much to see and do in the city centre, all within a short walk of each other. I don't feel the least little bit...