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Weather Events Send Aircraft, Cruise Ships Running
When weather events cause travel disruptions, most people planning a vacation or business trip to an affected area have to change their plans. Airports and roads close, flights are diverted and destinations may be damaged or destroyed. Suddenly, the best travel plan has ...Photo Of The Day: Streaky Water
This Photo of the Day, taken in Ontario, Canada and titled "Streaky Water," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member James Wheeler who captured this image using a Nikon D5000.
Captioning the photo, James tells us:
"The streaks in the water are the fall leaves and ...10 Farm-To-Table Restaurants In Vancouver, Canada
During a recent visit to Vancouver, Canada, it was apparent many restaurants are trying to create sustainable, farm-to-table menus. It's a great city if you're an eco-conscious traveler due to the many options for any price level. To help guide you, here are some top picks ...Photo Of The Day: Frozen Lake
This frozen lake in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District in British Columbia was shot last February by Flickr user `James Wheeler. I like its black-and-white moodiness, its starkness, and the way that it demands respect for winter. The image notes mention that the ...Photo Of The Day: Vermilion Lakes Side Road
This Photo of the Day, titled "Vermilion Lakes Side Road," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member `James Wheeler who captured this image using a Nikon 5000D and a Tokina 12-24mm f/4 lens with a Nikon Polarizing Filter.
Captioning the photo, James tells us:
...Guide To Vancouver On A Budget
Vancouver, Canada, has much to offer the visitor in terms of restaurants, nightlife, hotels and culture. However, while it's a worthwhile destination, it can also get expensive. To help you make the most of your trip to the city without breaking the bank, here is a ...5 Must-Try Food Trucks In Vancouver, Canada
It's been more than a year since the launch of the pilot project that expanded Vancouver's street food from hotdogs and chestnuts to fresh international fare and local cuisine. Because of the project's success, the number of mobile eateries has expanded, meaning it's ...Travel Warning Issued: For Canada?
Previously voted the world's most recommended country to visit just days ago, Canada's popularity took a turn for the worse this week as Iran's foreign ministry said Iranians should avoid travel to Canada.
The move was in response to Canadian diplomats walking out of ...Ultrarunner To Attempt Round-Trip North Pole Expedition On Foot
While one famous British explorer prepares to take on the Antarctic in the dead of winter, another is gearing up to challenge himself in the Arctic instead. Last week, endurance runner Tim Williamson announced that in 2013 he will attempt to travel solo and unsupported to ...Grouse Mountain, An Adventurous Option In Vancouver, Canada
Although Vancouver is a metropolitan city, it's also a coastal seaport and home to mountain peaks and natural attractions. While many know the city for its sustainable restaurants, trendy nightlife and cultural fare, Vancouver also has options for the adventurous traveler, ...3 Stand-Out Sushi Restaurants In Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada, is filled with restaurants serving Asian cuisine, especially sushi. With hundreds of these types of venues sprawled across the city, it can be difficult to choose where to go. If you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary, try one of these ...A Day In Vancouver's Stanley Park
In Vancouver, Canada, there are many beautiful places to spend the day – the Seawall, Coal Harbour, English Bay; however, Stanley Park, Vancouver's oldest and largest park, allows you to experience all these and more.
Composed of 404.9 hectares, Stanley Park ...Photo Of The Day: Baffin Bay
Baffin Bay, located between Greenland and Baffin Island in the Canadian territory of Nunavut, is a desolate and beautiful place.
It is also very far north. Though the above image looks like it might have been taken in the dead of winter, it was actually snapped in ...The World's Most Recommended Country To Visit
The world's most recommended country to visit is Canada, says a study measuring public perceptions of countries around the world. The ranking is a component of the best overall country reputation that also considers employment, living conditions, investment potential and ...Restaurant Lets Patrons 'Dine' Through Their Noses
While usually smelling delicious food is free of charge, the Juniper Kitchen & Wine Bar in Ottawa, Canada, is charging their guests for the pleasure. If you order from their "Le Whaf" menu, you'll be served a tantalizing meal that you enjoy through your sense of smell.
...Victoria International Chalk Festival Debuts In British Columbia
We can now add another quirky festival to the already long list of creative events. Visitors and locals can go back in time to their childhoods, when playing with chalk was an everyday occasion. These sidewalk drawings, however, contain a bit more talent than your average ...$7 Bottles of Water: Refreshing Or In Bad Taste?
Have you ever been desperate enough to pay $7 for a bottle of water in a hotel room? I drink tap water in any country where it's safe and stockpile store-bought water in countries like Mexico, where it isn't, so I never really get caught needing to pay extortionate prices ...Liftopia Has Hot Deals On Lift Tickets For The Upcoming Ski Season
As the last few weeks of summer drag out to their inevitable conclusion it is time to start thinking about the seasons ahead. The crisp air and cooler temperatures of autumn will be a welcome change of pace for many of us who have endured unusually warm temperatures the past ...Photo Of The Day: Lake Louise
This Photo of the Day comes from Gadling Flickr pool member James Wheeler who captured this image taken at Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, with a Nikon D-5000.
James captions the image:
"This must be one of the most photographed places in Canada. I didn't get ...Google Maps Heads To The Arctic
Google's never ending quest to map the Earth has taken them to numerous remote locations and their Street View technology has made it possible for us to explore much of the planet without ever leaving home. Not only have they shown us the wonders of Ancient Mexico, but ...
