Soaring Mountains, Sparkling Lakes - an Unforgettable Introduction to the Canadian Rockies July 13th 2012 Of all the natural wonders on earth, the Canadian Rocky Mountains had occupied top spot on my 'places to visit' list ever since I ticked off the fjords of Norway's west coast on my first trip to Europe in 2008. Images of shimmering alpine lakes encircled by majestic mountain peaks had swirled around in my head, beckoning me like a siren's song from afar.
So although I had decide ... read more
North America » Canada » Alberta » Lake Louise A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more
Having spent my whole life in Brisbane without so much as a week off work - much less an actual holiday - in six-and-a-half years, I suddenly decided (on my 27th birthday) that I'd had enough and needed to get a life. So I quit both of my jobs, moved out of my apartment, packed anything I could fit into my car, and three weeks later I hit the road. Over a thousand kilometres later I ended up in a tiny little town that I had heard about from a friend, with only one street, a few pubs, a few backpacker hostels and a beach. That day was the 1st of June, 2006... I haven't stopped travelling since.... full info