“The thing about football – the most important thing about football – is that it is not just about football.” – Terry Pratchett – Football. A game of yards and 4th downs, interceptions and intensity. It’s the power behind a defensive tackle, the beauty of a perfect spiral and the heartbreak of a field goal […]
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Adventures in the Air: The Snow Valley Aerial Park, Edmonton, Alberta
THE SNOW VALLEY AERIAL PARK, EDMONTON Those first unsure footsteps, shaking hands, a nervous but determined face, gentle words of encouragement…. and a zip-wire so fun it needs to be crossed half a dozen times before moving on. A mix of rainbows, platforms, adrenaline inducing pathways and strategically placed rest areas suspended high above the […]
Kelly’s Surf Shop: A Day on the Waves of Tamarindo, Costa Rica
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn- Situated along the North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, lies a beach town with a vibe of surf and soul, a place of fire dancers and flip flops, body boards and open air patios with a view. It is a place to […]
FISE World Edmonton: An Epic Weekend of Spokes and Slopes
#Fiseworld is a jam packed adrenaline rush. Crowds cheering, beats pumping, and riders crushing some serious stunts, it’s a weekend you’ll never forget.
Exploring the Historic Charms of St. Andrews by the Sea, New Brunswick
“What’s best about those seaside towns is that they are like time warps, and that’s why people go there.” -Harland Miller- Nestled along the Passamaquoddy Bay of New Brunswick, Canada, is a charming colonial town as rich in beauty as it is in historical significance. Consistently voted as one of the 10 most beautiful towns […]
Unplugged in the Rockies: Camping and Hiking at Abraham Lake, Alberta
“The mountains are calling, and I must go.” -John Muir- If you spend any amount of time on a road in Alberta, Canada, after May 1st, chances are you will meet the caravans of residents hauling trailers and all name of toys for enjoying rough roads and back country. We are masters of camping, we’ve […]
Pillars, Power and Performance: Visiting Rome’s Colosseum & Forum
Rome is home to history, art and the power of an empire that shaped our world. The Colosseum is rich in tales, arches and footsteps, and should be on every travelers wish list.
Beach Sand in my Hourglass: This is Cavendish, PEI
“In the end, I still prefer the sound of the winds in the firs across the brook more than the tinkling of crystal.” -Anne of Green Gables- Prince Edward Island is a place like no other. It’s not just a step back in time, but a place where time itself seems to linger, running a […]
Alberta’s Majestic Backyard: This is Banff, Canada
I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery – air, mountains, trees, people. I thought ‘This is what it is to be happy.’ -Sylvia Plath- Welcome to Alberta’s majestic backyard, our larger than life playground. Each and every time I pass through the park gates, I can feel the weight of the world […]
It’s Not Just Water: My ‘Waterlust’ Affliction
“Water is to me, I confess, a phenomenon which continually awakens new feelings of wonder as often as I view it.” -Michael Faraday- I suffer from what I affectionately call “Water-Lust”, a deep yearning to be near the waves, to stick my toes in the sand and listen to the roars and the ripples. I […]