Travel

Figuring out what to buy everyone for Christmas is the bane of my existence right now. The only thing I know for sure is what to give frequent travellers. If you know someone travelling after the holidays or a person who flies as often as I do, you’re in luck. Not only do I have some super suggestions, but all these unique gifts for travellers will be given away by mid-December. Read on to find out how you can win.

We all know how hectic the holiday season can become. That’s why last weekend I stole away to Banff with my daughter. We met Santa, sipped mulled wine (me not her:), leisurely shopped for Christmas presents and swanned about Fairmont Banff Springs. If you’re looking for a low key, pre-Christmas getaway, you’ll find it in Banff. Here’s a game plan.

I often feel hopeless on social media. There’s a fine line between knowing what and when to post, let alone how to get it seen by your tribe. Lately, I’ve fallen off the wagon on Instagram, but I’m slowly dipping my toe back in the water. Knowing the right hashtags for your images is key. Here’s a look at the top hashtags to include the next time you’re sharing nature, wildlife or travel shots.

I’ve spent the past decade splitting my time between Calgary and Canmore. There’s so many new hotels that have cropped up in Canmore, it can be hard to keep track. Here’s a look at the best amenities each Canmore hotel, hostel, B&B and motel has to offer.

When my daughter and I visited Japan earlier this fall, we hightailed it to Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nikko is great and all, but Okunikko, the mountain region of this town is what captured our heart. It’s filled with amazing hot springs, lovely hikes and some of the best Japanese food I’ve ever eaten. Here’s a look at our highlights.

Truth: I don’t have a ton of travel or medical apps on my phone. The ones I do have are awesome – often doing double duty so my phone isn’t slowed down by too many features. In this post, I share my legit favourite travel apps and the one medical app I think is indispensable for foreign travel.

Have you ever spent the night in an ice castle? I haven’t, but I’ve visited two Canadian ice palaces and I’d like to explore more. In this post, we reveal the world’s best ice castles and all they have going on should you wish to visit someday.

There are spas and then there are Nordic spas! If you’ve ever wondered what being whipped with birch branches inside a piping hot sauna is like, I help you out. Here’s a peek inside my experience at Nordik-Spa Nature, just outside of Ottawa in Chelsea, Quebec.

With the kids back in school, this is when I start scheduling all the fun activities and events I want to do before year’s end. And at this time of year, I love heading back to Banff. The crowds are gone and there’s so many easily achievable bucket list things to tick off. Here’s a look at my faves.