After a relaxing evening at Sun Mountain Lodge, we set off on the shortest mileage day of our Okanogan Valley motorcycle trip, riding from Winthrop, Washington to Penticton, British Columbia. Because it was a lower mileage day, we were able to stop in several towns along the way to grab something to eat, learn more …
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When one of my good friends said she was going to be in Vancouver for a work conference, I requested time off from work and planned a day trip to go see her. Brian was traveling for work so I thought it would be a fun solo road trip! We love Vancouver and have enjoyed …
Continue reading Vancouver: VanDusen Botanical Garden and Kitsilano Beach Park
We love Vancouver, British Columbia! We've traveled there several times via car and train, exploring different neighborhoods downtown as well as Grouse Mountain, the Capilano Suspension Bridge, the North Shore and more. It doesn't matter how many times we go--we always discover something new. For the most part Brian and I have gone together or …
Continue reading Vancouver: Stanley Park and the West End
The last time we visited Vancouver, we ended our visit at Granville Island. We drove over and parked, took the False Creek Ferry tour, popped in the market just as it closed, and grabbed a late seafood dinner before driving back to Seattle. It was just enough time to realize we needed a lot more time! During …
Continue reading Exploring Vancouver’s Granville Island
We've been to Vancouver, BC, several times but always by car. It takes about three hours to get there, but since we haven't gotten around to getting our Nexus passes yet we always end up waiting at the border crossing and adding time to our journey. Each time we go we want to return, so …
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Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
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