Last year when I was planning a family trip for 2019, my parents suggested taking us “kids” on a cruise. They had in recent years started taking cruises and said it would be the best way to plan a vacation as the cruise basically has something for everyone. When we discussed where to go on…
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Camping 101 for Millennials
Being born in the 80’s makes me a millennial, and it just so happens that this millennial has recently gone on a weekend camping trip with friends to Twenty Mile Bay Recreation Site located along the shoreline of Harrison Lake. The trip from Burnaby is approximately 3 hours (over 1 hour on a bumpy logging…
If You Haven’t Yet Been on a Family Vacation This Summer It Isn’t Too Late!
Summertime is family time. Ebates is making it easy to save money on family vacations with Travel Thursdays, a 24-hour promotion that will give members up to 10% cash back on hotel bookings made through Ebates Hotels while also offering other impressive savings options on airfare, rental cars, cruises and activities, offering members up to…
2018 Big Little Lies Road Trip
Golden Globe & Critics Choice winning HBO series, Big Little Lies, takes viewers on a trip to the gorgeous scenery of Monterey County on coastline of California. Looking to escape winter, what better escape than to follow in the footsteps of Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman in Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Big Sur. This is the perfect…
Explore Ka’anapali in Maui as your next travel destination
With all this cold weather in the Lower Mainland lately, I’m sure I’m not the only one who wishes I could be on a beach somewhere in the world, basking in the sunshine with a cocktail in hand. If you’re looking for an escape, look no further than Ka’anapaali, one of Maui’s signature beaches. We were…
Top 10 Geeky Things To Do in San Diego
San Diego, California is famous for Comic-Con, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, sunny weather, and beautiful beaches. However, did you know it’s also a mecca for architecture, art galleries, and inspiration to many? As much as I would love to attend Comic-Con, I know that San Diego is home to many more exciting and geeky…
Explore Edmonton: Elk Island National Park
For this year’s road trip to Alberta, we decided to take advantage of Canada150’s 2017 Free Discovery Parks pass to visit Elk Island National Park. Elk Island National Park is a federal park that is known for being a refuge for wildlife including bison, elk, and over 200 bird species. Elk Island National Park is…
Six Tips and Tricks when Travelling to Paris!
I’m a creature of habit. Whenever I travel to a new city (especially if it’s a high-profile city), I usually try to get all the touristy things out of the way first, then I get myself acquainted with the transport system, and then I explore the city at my leisure. Paris was no exception. If you…
Vegas Baby
I find Vegas to be one of those chameleon places – it’s never the same; it becomes whatever you want it to be in each visit. Having been there a few times already, and it not being my all time favourite place, I wanted to experience a different kind of Vegas. Something less touristy, finding pleasure in the…
SF Adventures – 10 Affordable Things To Do #OnlyInSF
This most recent trip, I spent 4 days in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’ve been to San Francisco multiple times, for work and for vacation, so this trip I wanted to seek out things to do that were either free or unique which I haven’t done before in the city. Here is my list of things…
Mary in Vancity 