Vacation packages for family

I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect for my arrival in to Vancouver but after checking the weather forecast at home before I left Australia, I knew one thing was for sure: rain would be on the cards! To my surprise I landed at YVR airport to blue, sunny skies and for the entire first day resulted in nothing more than a speckle of rain, despite the forecast. Of course I can’t say that was true for my entire time in Vancouver but what is certainly true is just how beautiful, multi-faceted and care-free this city is. Here’s a complete guide for how to spend 48 hours in Vancouver based on my recent visit! Getting There: Air New Zealand First things first: I set off for no less than a 30 hour plane journey to reach Vancouver. Leaving my island home behind, I first set off for Melbourne where I would catch two more flights to reach Vancouver. While normally I wouldn’t choose to fly even a little bit longer than I have to, later in life and my travel career I have co...

To look at Dave Daley , with his long ponytail, hooded sweatshirt, and lanky frame, you probably wouldn't guess a lot of things about him. For example, you probably wouldn't guess that he's in his 50s. Or that he serves as the main airplane mechanic in the small community of Churchill, Manitoba. Or that he is a proud Metis. Or that he is kind of a big deal in the dogsledding world. But all of these things are true about this unassuming-looking man, who at first glance looks more suited for Venice Beach than the Canadian sub-arctic. I met Dave just outside Churchill, where he introduced me and a cabin full of bundled-up tourists to his vast team of sled dogs at Wapusk Adventures. As a seasoned musher who even started his own sled race in Canada, Dave has a lot to say about the sport of dogsled racing. But, first and foremost, this man loves his dogs. “You never, ever kick or hit a dog,” Dave tells us, emphasizing each word with a staccato hand motion. “Ever....

They said: There’s nothing like home. As much as I love escaping routine to explore the world, I still have a place to call home (hello Canada!).   To be honest, most of the time, I came back home backwards. In February, I was planning a 6 week visit to the fold. I was going to face the Canadian winter (and its true coldness), to visit family and friends, and to enjoy a comfort that I cannot find anywhere else. I found much more than comfort; I also found consolation.  I can’t carry this notion in a backpack, can I? After telling my best stories, I took back my little habits and I rediscovered my Canadian lifestyle.  It was great to enjoy a short holiday in my holidays.  I wouldn’t have thought I could have a break at home. After a long-term trip, it feels good to have a break and to be in a stable environment for a while.  Being on the road isn’t always perfect and you can even get tired of it sometimes. As I was about to leave the country ...