• Menu
  • Menu

Author - Julian

I've used online guides on five continents to find the world's greatest travel spots and this is my chance to give back - with insider info on my home, the mighty Vancouver BC!

Victoria to Tofino Bus Options: Prices, Stops, & Travel Times

The Victoria to Tofino bus is pretty much the only affordable option for those taking the scenic journey from Victoria to Vancouver Island’s West Coast. Provided you don’t have your own set of wheels (or a boat!) you’re pretty much out of luck otherwise. Let’s take an in-depth look at the best way to make the trek to this picturesque beachside...

The Millenium Gates at the entrance to Chinatown

Chinatown Vancouver Neighbourhood Guide

No visit to our city is complete without a stop in Chinatown Vancouver. After all, 43% percent of Vancouverites claim Asian ancestry making it the most Asian city in North America. The Chinese are at the forefront, having played a substantial role in Vancouver’s development since day one. And it all began in this historic neighbourhood. Let’s take a...

Visitors at Butchart Gardens, Victoria BC

Visiting Butchart Gardens: Victoria’s Floral Paradise

Butchart Gardens in Victoria has been called the most beautiful gardens on earth by National Geographic, CNN Travel, and more. True or not, these lush flowery gardens built on a concrete industrialist’s barren limestone quarry are inspirational – a type of topsoil Cinderella story, if you will – a beautifying project that keeps on giving even today...

The sun rises over Vancouver’s skyline

27 Things to Do in Downtown Vancouver: What to Do DT

If you’re looking for the best things to do in downtown Vancouver, I’ve got the mother lode. These downtown Vancouver attractions run the gauntlet from a chill urban oasis to epic food and drink to full-on nights out. Let’s figure out what to do in downtown Vancouver! Things to Do in Downtown Vancouver Check out Stanley Park Stanley Park is a 405...

best hostels in whistler green text with bunk beds

5 Best Hostels in Whistler from $23.00

Looking for the best hostels in Whistler? They’re hard to find, but I’ve tracked them all down With this list of top hostels in Whistler I want to give you a chance at having a budget trip, even in a region where that’s almost impossible. I’m gonna go through everything from location and amenities to cost and customer service. The Best Hostels...