When is the Best Time to Visit Fernie? What to Know before you go
Fernie is one of those mountain towns that makes you feel like you “get it” within the first hour: big peaks parked on the…
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Review: Our Babymoon in Edmonton’s Castle on the Hill
We rolled up to Fairmont Hotel Macdonald on a warm late-summer afternoon, stared at the stone château rising above the North Saskatchewan River, and…
When Is The Best Time To Visit Cranbrook? What To Know Before You Go
Cranbrook sits in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, framed by the Rocky Mountains and blessed with a surprisingly sunny, dry vibe for…
10 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Cranbrook, British Columbia!
Cranbrook surprised us in the best, most quietly confidence-building way. When we first drove into town, the commercial strip along the highway didn’t exactly…
What to Expect When Staying at a Traditional Japanese Ryokan
We have stayed in enough Japanese ryokan, onsen hotels and family-run inns to learn one useful lesson: the word “ryokan” does not tell you…
Japanese Baseball vs American Baseball: An NPB and MLB Fan Experience Comparison
I was a Chicago Cubs fan long before I had any meaningful say in the matter. My father got to me early. I am…
Japanese vs Korean Baseball: Which Has the Better Fan Experience?
I nearly failed to get into the best baseball atmosphere I have experienced anywhere. My friend David and I had arrived at Sajik Baseball…
Wrapped Up: Gyro, Kebab, and Donair – Unraveling the Differences
For years, I treated gyro, souvlaki, kebab, döner and donair as though they were five regional spellings of the same basic lunch. Meat. Bread….