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November 2011

Vancouver – Rushing To Get Out Of The City

Arriving into Vancouver International Airport was a big relieve after traveling for almost a whole day and spending 10 hours of layover in San Francisco. The airport is Canada’s second busiest airport, following Toronto’s; and it’s considered one of North America’s best airports, according to Skytrax. It is located only 12 Km away from downtown Vancouver; we were lucky to have one of Alain’s friends picking us up and giving …Read More

An Afternoon in Victoria, BC

Victoria, the capital of beautiful British Columbia, is located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island and it’s one of the oldest cities of the Pacific Northwest. It was named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, and it was once know as the “City of Gardens”. Today, Victoria is a popular touristic destination and it’s a prominent location for retirees in Canada, due to it’s mild weather and nearly …Read More