Slow Travel and Food and Travel Blog for Trips to Savor
The arrival of the gray whales off the coasts of Vancouver Island gives the coastal towns an occasion to celebrate. This is not just about the 20.000 whales that migrate north at the end of March. People on the west coast of Canada celebrate the beginning of spring at the Pacific Rim Whale Festival.
Hiking the Wild Pacific Trail on Vancouver Island is beautiful any time of the year. We experience one of the most beautiful hiking trails on Canada's west coast in April this year on the Wild Pacific Trail Lighthouse Loop on Vancouver Island.
My adventure trip from Inuvik to the Arctic Ocean and to Herschel Island I will never forget my trip from Inuvik to the Arctic Ocean. From there we continued by bush plane to Herschel Island in the Beaufort Sea. Inuvik was the northernmost point in the Northwest Territories accessible by road during the summer when I was there.[…]
Seigo Nakamura had already specialized in Aburi Sushi in Japan. This form of shushi was developed in Japan about a century ago. This is sushi that is seared with an open flame. Today he serves them on Vancouver's waterfront.
During our tour of Vancouver we learn a lot about how people live in the regions we visit. These museums not only offer insights into history and culture, but are also architectural masterpieces.
Ambiance and service at The Italian Kitchen Entering The Italian Kitchen, the guest is in for a pleasant experience. It starts with the friendly service: even before you are shown to your table, the friendly lady at reception takes your coat and stows it safely in the closet for the duration of your stay. A[…]
My most exciting journey takes me along the Yukon River to Dawson City and from there over the Dempster Highway and through the Northwest Territories in Canada to the Arctic and the Arctic Ocean.
Vancouver is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I wholeheartedly agree. But what is the beauty of this city on Canada's west coast? Why is Vancouver worth a trip? Why is a Canada trip without Vancouver only half as nice?
One of the must-sees in Vancouver, Canada is the Public Market on Granville Island. We cannot resist the variety of fruits and vegetables, sausages and fish. It is located on an island in False Creek.
One of the top hotels in Canada, the Wickaninnish Inn employs sculptors and Native American carvers. They produce almost all of the Indian handicrafts that are on display in the hotel. What these artists create is impressive.
