Blue skies and a snow-covered lake awaited us in Invermere as we parked at what was supposed to be Kinsmen Beach. Instead of a beach, we found snow-covered sand and a frozen lake, covered with a recent snowfall. Our hunt for real winter skating was successful! A three-meter wide path meandered across the lake, splitting off […]
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I Will Not Put My Kids In Anything Else: Akova Ski Gear Review
Once you have tried premium ski gear, you will never buy anything else. Let me tell you why. My kids have skied in Costco snowsuits, as well as more expensive gear bought from sports stores. But now that they have worn Akova ski gear, I will not put them in anything else. Imagine still being […]
E-SIM Review: How AloSIM Keeps Travelers Like Me Connected
For the past two years, I have been using e-sim cards when I leave Canada. They prevent the need to visit a phone shop on arrival and waste upwards of half an hour getting a short-term sim card in each country I visit. That is, if the phone shop is even open when I arrive! […]
How to Spend 5 Days in the Columbia Valley in Winter with Kids: Skiing, Skating, and Hot Springs
The Columbia Valley is home to Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Panorama, Windermere, Canal Flats, and Fairmont Hot Springs. It is located approximately 3 hours from Calgary and 90 minutes from Banff. It is a mountain corridor between the Rocky Mountains and the Purcell Mountains. It is located right next to Kootenay National Park in British […]
How Much Does it Cost for A Family to Ski at Panorama Mountain Resort?
Panorama Resort is located just outside of Invermere, British Columbia in the Columbia Valley. It attracts visitors from British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, the United States, Germany and Australia. Its world-class terrain and most space per skier make it an ideal family destination. Plus the small village, friendly vibe, and champagne powder just add to the […]
10 Adventurous Things to Do in Cyprus in October
Cyprus in October is the perfect time to enjoy adventures all over the country. The sizzling summer temperatures have given way to pleasant sunny days ideal for biking, hiking, and enjoying a boat trip. Where is Cyprus Located? If you have not paid too much attention to the actual location of Cyprus, it is in […]