Trinidad, Cuba: Culture and More in this ‘Museum City’
Even for people who have been to Cuba many times, it’s difficult to describe Cuban culture in a nutshell. Not just because of its complicated political history, but also because of the influences that have shaped it…
Bear Watching in Tofino with Clayoquot Wild
Tofino is well known for its huge beaches and impressive Pacific surf, whether it’s the summer swells that attract surfers from across the country or the wild winter breakers that crash on shore, drawing storm-chasers from far and wide. But it wasn’t the wild surf that attracted us when Henk and I scouted things to do in Tofino – it was the wildlife, bears in particular. We were surprised to...
Where to Find the Most Beautiful Old Growth Forests on Vancouver Island
I've officially become a Tree-Hugger. Actually, I think Henk and I have both become Huggers following our recent trip to Vancouver Island. It seemed only natural to want to wrap our arms around giant trees when we found ourselves surrounded by Douglas Firs and Red Cedars that are hundreds of years old and hundreds of feet tall. These old souls are one of the West Coast's endangered treasures,...