Jul 8, 2011 
My 7 Links – La creme de la creme of I Backpack Canada!
I’m doing a serious fist pump right now! I’ve been nominated by The Traveling Editor to partake in the very cool, very interesting, “7 links Project”. This little project was started by the folks at Trip Base, and its spread like wildfire throughout the travel blogging community. Google “My 7 Links” and you’ll know exactly what I mean. What is the goal of The...
read more Jul 4, 2011 
Interview with a Moose Network Travel Guide
I recently had the opportunity to sit down for a couple Red Beers (Clamato + Beer, wuddup!) with Rachel Huber, one of Moose Networks Canadian Travel Guides. She agreed to answer a few questions about what she does and offer up some tips for backpackers interested in traveling Canada. I should also mention that I’ve had her as a guide, and she absolutely rocks, so keep an eye out for her when...
read more Jul 1, 2011 
Happy Canada Day – Lets Get Traditionally Drunk!
Ah yes, it has finally arrived! One of my favourite Canadian holidays. People from coast to coast to coast put down their pens, close their books, shut down their computers, tuck in their roll-e-chairs that cause them lower back pain and say “Its go time baby!”. Canada Day, Dominion Day, La Fetes Du Canada, or just “Another excuse to get pissed”. Whatever you call it, its one...
read more Jun 27, 2011 
Roaming on the tip of a Glacier at the Columbia Ice fields
Driving through the Rockies in the warm Canadian summer, it can become all too familiar to see snow & ice, to the point where it becomes as habitual as seeing the clouds surrounding these gargantuan mountains. However, making contact with snow can be rather difficult, as it’s typically a couple thousand feet too far out of the way. Fear not curious traveller! One of the most popular &...
read more Jun 23, 2011 
An Australian Backpacker Caught In The Vancouver Riots
As everyone knows by now, chaos engulfed the downtown streets of Vancouver after the Game 7 loss between the Canucks and the Bruins. The story has been killed 8 shades of dead by now. We all know windows were smashed, people were injured, cars were lit up, and stores were looted. What many people don’t realize is that there were everyday backpackers and tourists caught in the middle of the tear...
read more Jun 22, 2011 
6 Things I Learned Rafting the Kicking Horse River
A white shuttle bus pulled in front of the doors of the SameSun Hostel in Banff. The doors clunked open. “Hello mate, ready for some rafting?” – Banff has got to be one of the only places in Canada where it’s totally normal to be greeted by an Aussie. We laughed and replied with a quasi-enthusiastic “Yea”. It was early morning after all and whiskey showed up on...
read more Jun 19, 2011 
Kayaking Near Revelstoke Mountain with The Hoodapus Gang
The Moose Bus pulled up at a small campground on the edge of Williamson Lake, travellers from all over the world climbed out and took in the fresh air. Mount Revelstoke loomed over us like a protective parent. We approached the small lake and were greeted by an SUV and trailer full of wooden kayaks. The folks of Natural Escapes Kayaking smiled as we approached. We played the name game for a few...
read more Jun 16, 2011 
Into the Rockies We Go with Moose Network
I stretched my aching and tired body across the queen size bed that I’m calling my own. The folks at Hosteling International know how to make a traveller feel welcome. A bed to crash in on one of Vancouver’s most busiest & eclectic streets is all a guy can ask for. I breathed out, and let in the sounds of downtown Vancouver. The hustle and occasional bustle filled Granville Street,...
read more Jun 15, 2011 
TBEX 2011 officially confirms that I’m not a Jabroni
Leaving Vancouver after TBEX was a little surreal. After meeting so many like minded travellers, writers, and people involved in the tourism industry, it was sad to say goodbye. Fortunately, bigger and better things are on the horizon which are giving me a new lease on my future in the travel writing industry.I’ve taken away so much from the writing conference. From the sessions, the advice...
read more Jun 13, 2011 
Sleeping with West Coast Art in the Listel Hotel
Waking up, I turned my foggy head to the bedside table. The clock read 7:45AM, I groaned knowing that it was time to get out of this comfy bed. The sun shone through the windows, and out of the corner of my eye I made eye contact with this creepy (yet interesting) painting. A two headed monster, each with different smiles, staring through me. I laughed. Hotel Art isn’t supposed to be cool....
read more Jun 10, 2011 
Off to Vancouver for TBEX 2011
Its finally arrived. The moment where I’m frantically packing, hoping I haven’t forgotten anything. My mental checklist says I’ve thought of everything, but you know what they say about mice, men, and best laid plans. So be it! I’m ready as I’ll ever be. I catch a flight late-late tonight / stupid-early tomorrow morning heading out west to beautiful British...
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