I’ll never forget the first time we saw a grizzly bear in the wild. We were driving slowly down Maligne Lake Road in Jasper, windows down, with the scent of pine hanging in the cool mountain air. And then, there he was, a huge male grizzly, foraging for berries just metres from the road. We […]

The first time we visited Vancouver, BC, we did what a lot of first-timers do. We found a great deal outside the core, close enough to the skyline to tease us, and booked it. We thought we were being clever. The reality was that we spent half our trip crossing bridges and waiting for buses, […]

Editor’s Note: This guide was originally published in 2021 and has been completely updated for 2025 to ensure all information is accurate and current. After more than 20 years of travelling the world, you get pretty good at spotting the difference between tourism hype and an authentic experience. Nova Scotia is the real thing. We’ve […]

The first time we visited Paris, we did what a lot of first-timers do. We found a deal on a hotel with a view of the Eiffel Tower and booked it. We thought we had it all figured out. The reality was that we spent half of our trip on the metro just trying to […]

After more than 15 years of exploring the globe and visiting over 120 countries, some of our most memorable adventures have been right here in North America. We’ve navigated the wilds of Alaska, hiked through Utah’s otherworldly canyons, and stood in awe of California’s giant forests. The United States is home to 63 national parks, […]

We’ll never forget our first time planning a trip to Hawaii. Staring at that cluster of all the Hawaiian islands in the middle of the Pacific, it’s easy to feel a bit lost. Should you go to the one with the active volcanoes, the one with the legendary surf breaks, or the one known for […]