February 2010

White Gold!!

Even during the Olympics, the mountains are about white gold – POWDER! Read more »

Two more Western Canadian hostels join HI-Q Ranks

Earlier this month, the International Youth Hostel Federation announced that HI-Lake Louise Alpine Centre and HI-Edmonton have received their HI-Quality certification, ranking them among the best hostels in the world. Read more »

Bobsleigh - 150 kmph is damn fast!

I went along to see the Women's pairs start their Olympic battle on the ice - it was simply amazing to be so close... Read more »

Happy Tuesday in Whistler

 It’s possible to pack quite a bit into one day in Whistler!! Read more »

Goodbye Vancouver, Hello Whistler!

On Saturday it was time to move on…and what a first few days and nights it’s been! Read more »

Whistler – Gold medal time!

Having arrived in Whistler I had one thing in mind….. Read more »

Canada vs Switzerland ice hockey

 A massive crowd and a big match.... but I wasn't at the ice.... I found a big atmosphere elsewhere! Read more »

Granville Island in the sun

Various people had told me to check out Granville Island and another sunny day seemed perfect… Read more »

My friends sister wins gold for Great Britain!

It was a little odd being the only person cheering for the UK at the Robson street screens, but I had good reason! Read more »

Entertainment on the Streets of Vancouver

 What is there to see on those busy Vancouver Streets? Read more »