Travelers to Vancouver in the summer are met with so many fantastic festivals and events, it’s hard to know where to begin. Here’s one you won’t want to miss. The 9th annual Indian Summer Festival returns to Vancouver, bringing locally and internationally renowned artists to venues across the city from July 4 to 14. With the provocative … Read more
During the years X2 and I lived in Mexico we had a lot of adventures that the average tourist likely wouldn’t risk. One such adventure was X2’s last minute entry into a motocross race in Merida. We both raced on Cozumel and in Playa del Carmen and Cancun, but Merida was a mission to get … Read more
Vancouver is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, and even if you aren’t here to ski or hike, you can enjoy all the seasonal outdoor pools and Vancouver beaches. Vancouver boasts eight ocean beaches adding up to roughly 18 gorgeous kilometers of shoreline. There are also 5 seasonal outdoor pools. We have Vancouver’s Park Board … Read more
Are you a fan of outdoor concerts and music festivals? How about wine? Then you should know about the Chateau Ste Michelle Summer Concert Series June through Sept every year. Located in Woodinville, Washington, just 18 miles north east of Seattle, this beautiful property hosts some big names in music each summer. Starting in 1984, … Read more
‘Tis the season – for sipping margaritas on White Rock Beach patios. If you’re visiting White Rock (less than an hour from Vancouver, BC), here are four of my favorite spots. Zapoteca Mexican Grill 5495 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC V4B 1C9 (604) 536-6677 Zapoteca has a small patio on East Beach and serves the most … Read more
Squamish and Whistler each deserve a week to really enjoy all they have to offer, or at least a weekend, but don’t let that stop you from planning a Squamish + Whistler day trip if that’s all the time you have during your visit to Vancouver. Here’s an itinerary for a fun Squamish and Whistler … Read more
It’s fun to experience Vancouver with visitors and share what we love about this city. We get to play tourist and enjoy our favorite Vancouver attractions. We have a short list of must-do experiences, so when we have a limited amount of time to show our guests around, we stick to these: Greenheart Treewalk at … Read more
Adults and kids can expect to have a great time mountain biking in Bellingham, so if you’re planning a visit to the PNW, pack your biking gear! Kids of all ages can safely ride the well maintained trails that wind through the city. Bellinghamsters (yeah, that’s a thing LOL) are proud to live in Washington … Read more