Cozumel; dive, explore or just hang out
UPDATED 20th December, 2010
Are you looking for a great winter diving getaway? For access, value for money, and super diving, Cozumel is great choice.
There are so many reasons to love Cozumel. It’s an affordable holiday, there is a great choice of accommodation ranging from the simple and economical to the most luxurious, the beer is cheap and the people are friendly. Situated in the Yucatan region of Mexico, many Mayan ruins and the vast shorelines provide a fascinating backdrop. Read the rest of this entry »
Diving with Whale Sharks – doing the unforgettable
Whale sharks are huge, look spectacular, glide through the waters in the most graceful manner and they pose no danger to people. If you can get up close to one (or more) of these animals, it’ll be an underwater experience you won’t forget. Read the rest of this entry »
101 Places Not To See Before You Die – book review
101 Places Not to See Before You Die – book review
By Catherine Price
272 pages, Harper Paperbacks, 2010
OK. Lets make it clear from the beginning that this is NOT a travel book in the conventional sense.
What it is is a collection of amusing anecdotes from all over the world about the strange, the unpleasant, and the grotesque. But in addition, Catherine Price looks at some overhyped, clichéd and just plain dumb attractions. Other entries are quirky and light-hearted jibes at odd practices, rituals and habits amongst inhabitants. Read the rest of this entry »
The Grouse Grind – the best way to get up the mountain
Countless numbers of tourists and sightseers go up Grouse Mountain in Vancouver on a quick gondola ride. All fun and comfortable but there is a much more exciting way to conquer this mountain. Read the rest of this entry »
Visiting Vancouver? Here’s some practical info – updated
UPDATED 30th May 2010
Here are some info and tips for your stay in Vancouver. We’ll try to update latest developments here on a regular basis. Read the rest of this entry »
Easy travel in Vancouver – and no snow
Many people who watched the 2010 Olympic Games coverage would be forgiven for thinking Vancouver and southwestern BC is all about snow. After all, the place is in Canada.
The fact is Vancouver gets very little snow (something I am grateful for because I hate snow and cold weather. I don’t ski or snowboard and winters get me depressed). So, I am happy to speak about travels in Vancouver from a snow-averse perspective. Read the rest of this entry »
