An epic journey across Canada by train

The Canadian: The best way to see Canada that I knowABOUT AN HOUR outside of Jasper, as I was settling into my private cabin on the train, a moose appeared outside my window, as if stationed there on purpose by the Via Rail company. There he stood in all his lumpy majesty alone, a dark figure silhouetted against a golden field. In the distance, the tips of the Rocky Mountains were lit up by the last rays of the sun. It was the most Canadian of moments...

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When in the Canadian Rockies, you MUST visit THIS place

Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, AlbertaThe Canadian Rockies are big. REALLY big.This spectacular mountain range stretches up and down Western Canada for hundreds of kilometers, splitting the border that divides Alberta and British Columbia. Because of this, there are literally hundreds (if not thousands) of beautiful lakes and mountain-scapes that will make you feel like you’ve died and gone to heaven.With so many options to choose from, how...

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Female solo travel tips

Me in Pondicherry 2006Q&A about female solo travel for women in IndiaA HIT NEW film from India, Queen, is all about a young woman who gets jilted just before her wedding and decides to go on the European honeymoon by herself. While there, she makes mistakes, has fun and — guess what — discovers her inner strength and learns to value herself. In other words, she goes on a solo female travel adventure and gains priceless self-confidence.The...

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Win FREE hotel stays for LIFE with Radisson

Win FREE hotel nights with ‘Radisson For Life’We’ve got another great giveaway for you this week. But before we get to the details we want to let you know about a different contest that our friends at Radisson are running.It’s called Radisson for Life and the lucky winner will receive five (5) room nights per year for the rest of his or her life. Think about that for a moment. Free hotel stays for life.Entering the Radisson for Life sweepstakes...

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Photo of the Week: The Badlands in Drumheller, Alberta

The Badlands in Drumheller, AlbertaWe captured this week’s photo while on a hiking tour of the rocky landscapes that surround the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Midland Provincial Park, located just outside the town of Drumheller.The town of Drumheller, also known as the Dinosaur Capital of the World, is located in the badlands of east-central Alberta in a region often referred to as Dinosaur...

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