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Tasting Vancouver: Granville Island Public Market

by kelly on 10/26/2011

Markets are my favorite place to explore when I travel. The sights, the sounds and the smells; it can be intoxicating. On Granville Island on Vancouver, BC, the Public Market is a feast for your senses.

Granville Island, a former industrial island just south of downtown Vancouver, is a bit of an oasis in the middle of the city. You could drive or take the bus over, but we opted to take a long, appetite-building morning walk from our apartment rental and then hopped on the aquabus to get across the water.

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Cheap Eats: Vancouver, BC

by austin on 01/17/2010

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Vancouver. Host of the 2010 Olympics and host to an abundance of reasons for a traveler to visit. But, if you're a traveling foodie, you simply can't find a reasonable excuse not to be planning a trip in the near future. It's home to both vibrant immigrant communities (with their food culture in tow) and a burgeoning foodie culture, which means that there are like-minded folks, out finding the best of the best. This includes the best of the cheap. Check out what I've found, so that the next time you find yourself in Vancouver, you won't ever go hungry.

Eating Local: B.C. Coast

by kelly on 10/21/2009

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Going local is all the rage right now, from eating only locally grown food to supporting local businesses. When you travel, you might fear it's more difficult to live a locavore lifestyle. Perhaps you don't know the culture well enough, or don't have time to be diligent in knowing where your food comes from. For me, traveling is about discovering what is unique to an area and that includes food, so I'm always on the look out for what's local be it the current season's produce or a locally roasted coffee. However, a recent trip to the islands off the coast of Vancouver, BC proved to me that you can go locavore without even trying.

The Gulf Islands of British Columbia

by kelly on 09/25/2009

Get a behind the scenes peek at our time spent on the Gulf Islands of British Columbia. We found boats, beaches, and bakeries during our three days on the islands.

On the Coast in Nanaimo

by kelly on 09/23/2009

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On the Coast in Nanaimo

RV Living

by kelly on 09/20/2009

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RV Living

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British Columbia - Day 1

by austin on 09/20/2009

Kelly, Pam, and Peter are rolling through British Columbia in their huge, honkin' RV right now, and you can see their hijinks above from their first day with their new baby. As always, follow along on the Wondermap for the latest photos, tweets, and their up-to-date location!

Seals on Parade at Pender Island

by kelly on 09/19/2009

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Seals on Parade at Pender Island

The Beaches of B.C.

by kelly on 09/18/2009

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The beaches of B.C.

5 Things That Will Prevent You From Going To The Winter Olympics in Canada

by austin on 09/16/2009

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Come February 2010, hordes of visitors will flock towards Canada, eager to see the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. Packing lists, event tickets, hotel accommodations, and other typical planning matters will be in the front of everyone's minds. But has anyone given thought to whether than can actually get INTO Canada? I've got some information that can help you figure out if your past (sordid or otherwise) will keep you from seeing your favorite winter sports in 2010.