If your house guest told you how to make more money, would you listen? I've had guests tell me how to plant flowers or get a better deal on Stampede tickets but never a suggestion on how to make lots … [Read more...]
Tofino festival celebrates visitors and birds
Looking for a reason to visit Tofino? Really, who needs a reason to visit this charming village on Canada's wild west coast. But if you need an excuse to get out of town, try visiting Tofino in May 5 … [Read more...]
Golfers not the only roadrunners in Palm Springs
I've always thought Palm Springs was just for golfers or old people zipping to happy hours in their golf carts. On a recent trip, I discovered that Palm Springs is a fabulous place for hiking and bird … [Read more...]
Shorebirds: Tofino’s understated tourists
Drive to the western edge of Vancouver Island and you’ll find the surf-mad village of Tofino. Toque-wearing surfers cycle by, their surfboards clipped to a small trailer, the money saved on petrol … [Read more...]
Five nature festivals to get your spring on
Winter has its own beauty but after five months of dark evenings (and mornings), scraping car windshields, and dressing like the Michelin man before heading outside, I am ready for spring! It is a … [Read more...]