Tag: Outdoor
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Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish: Summit Views and Suspension Bridge Experience
The Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, BC, features breathtaking viewing decks and the swaying Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge. One weekend afternoon, our family drives there to see panoramic views of Howe Sound and warm up at the Summit Café. It’s an accessible alpine adventure along the Sea to Sky Highway.
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Whistler: A Family Morning of Alpine Beauty and Winter Olympics Legacy
We embark on a family-friendly morning trip to Whistler Olympic from Vancouver one weekend. We explore the Olympic Rings, pedestrian paths, and Alpine scenery while soaking in the legacy of the 2010 Winter Games.
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Batanes: Northern Frontier
It’s early morning. Coming out of our guesthouse to look for a place where we can have breakfast, a laid-back vibe fills the surprisingly warm air. As we navigate the relatively narrow streets of the town, a man on a bicycle greets us. Around us the rustic houses bathe in sunlight as they stand along…
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Surviving Pulag
At Grassland Summit, close to 3,000 feet above the rugged terrains of Northern Luzon, the first positive development of the evening comes in a thick French accent. “Dinner is ready!” calls Mister Tee, our group’s organizer for this climb. Being called for dinner late in the evening – past seven, to be exact – would…
The Tourist Gaze 