The driving tour of the Icefield Parkway starts in Lake Louise. Leaving the exceptional Columbia Icefields and Athabasca Glacier, the Icefield Parkway drives past superb glacier and mountain vistas to two impressive waterfalls. The first, named after f...[...]
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April 16th, 2013 - 5:55 pm § in Destinations
Saving Money on Last Minute Car Hire Bookings
guest post by Jesse Hughes Just because you’ve left it to the last minute doesn’t mean you can’t save money on car hire. You can often take advantage of great last minute deals in order to save some cash, on top of which, you could save even more...[...]
April 7th, 2013 - 4:50 pm § in Destinations
Driving the Icefield Parkway: Columbia Icefield (Jasper, Canada)
The journey along the Icefield Parkway starts here. Less than five kilometres into Jasper National Park along the Icefield Parkway is the highlight of the entire scenic stretch. As a remnant of the last ice age covering 325 square kilometres and depths...[...]
March 30th, 2013 - 5:01 pm § in Destinations
Driving the Icefield Parkway: Part One (Banff National Park, Canada)
The 230 kilometres of Icefield Parkway curls its way along the spine of the Rockies. Connecting the tiny gem of Lake Louise with its famed chateau and glorious lakes and the ski town and national park of Jasper, the road teems with gushing waterfalls, ...[...]
March 2nd, 2013 - 3:53 pm § in Destinations
Wildlife Wonders of Kananaskis (Canada)
Just south of the superb Rockies national parks, Canmore acts as a popular gateway to the spectacular sights of Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. South of Canmore is Kananaskis Country – a sprawling area of provincial parks, outdoor re...[...]
February 22nd, 2013 - 3:48 pm § in Destinations
Waterfalls, Wildlife and Wilderness in Yoho National Park (Canada)
With its rugged landscapes, wildlife, a towering waterfall, fascinating fossil beds, numerous walking trails and aquamarine lakes, Yoho National Park is a less visited gem sandwiched between Kootenay National Park and Lake Louise. Named for the Cree te...[...]
August 19th, 2012 - 11:28 pm § in Destinations
Touring the Southern Scenic Route (Catlins, New Zealand)
One of New Zealand’s finest drives is the Southern Scenic Route, a quiet, meandering road through national parks and tiny villages that encapsulates the best of New Zealand’s natural scenery. Marked by a maroon triangular sign with stylised “S”...[...]
June 27th, 2012 - 5:18 pm § in Destinations
Majestic Road from Te Anau to Milford (New Zealand)
While it is only the third best way of arriving at Milford Sound (hiking the Milford Track or arriving by boat win hands down for the two most rewarding), the 120 km drive from the touristy township of Te Anau to Milford is a world class highly scenic ...[...]
May 24th, 2012 - 11:27 pm § in Destinations
Through the Gates of Haast (New Zealand)
From spectacular Fox Glacier, the west coast ribbon of highway called SH6 continues it relentless but scenic route south. Sticking to a coastline that boasts superb vistas (such as Knights Point Lookout), the road curls its way to the strange town of H...[...]
April 20th, 2012 - 3:11 pm § in Destinations
An Appropriate Name (Cape Foulwind, New Zealand)
The day is foul – a wind howls across the point resisted by only the hardiest of scrubby bushes and toughened grasses. Surf pounds relentlessly into the west coast’s limestone cliffs and volcanic beaches. Brooding dark seas merge into the pewter gr...[...]