Kelowna is inside the Okanagan Valley in Southern Interior BC, and is the region’s largest city, with 144,576 inhabitants in 2021. It's located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the syilx/Okanagan people. The word Kelowna comes from the syilx/Okanagan word kiʔláwnaʔ, which means grizzly bear. It’s right next to scenic Okanagan Lake, and... Continue Reading →
THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE TO BAMBERG
Servusla from Bamberg! I spent a day here last summer, and this charming town is in Oberfranken (Upper Franconia) in northern Bavaria, Germany. Bamberg was first mentioned in 902 AD, and is famous for its many well-preserved historic buildings, and has Europe's largest city wall, that's still intact today. Since 1993, Bamberg has been a... Continue Reading →
KILLARNEY, IRELAND TRAVEL GUIDE
Killarney is in County Kerry in southwestern Ireland, with a population of 14,504 in 2016. It's been one of Ireland's most popular tourist attractions for more than 250 years. Nowadays, 1.1 million people visit this place every year, and it's known as Ireland's Adventure Capital. The town of Killarney is inside Killarney National Park, which... Continue Reading →
HOW TO SPEND A DAY IN ATHLONE, IRELAND
Good day everyone, and welcome to Part 2 of my Ireland Travel series! 😃☘️ Athlone is the largest town of the Midlands Region in central Ireland, with a population of 21,349 inhabitants in 2016. It lies within County Westmeath, and the Shannon, Ireland’s longest river (360.5 km or 224 miles), flows right through here. Things... Continue Reading →
THE BEST DUBLIN TRAVEL GUIDE
Dublin is Ireland's capital and largest city, with 1,417,700 inhabitants in metro Dublin in 2020, and is located on the east coast. Like in the rest of Ireland, there are two official languages spoken here: Irish (Gaelic) and English, so don't be surprised about bilingual signs! For many tourists, Dublin is the gateway to their... Continue Reading →
SUMMER IN BLUE RIVER, BC (UPDATED 2022)
With travel slowly getting back to normal this year, many tourists like to visit the hot spots of a destination. But I suggest to also check out small towns that are off the beaten path, to recharge from all the hustle and bustle. My favourite Canadian small town is Blue River, BC! Blue River is... Continue Reading →
24 HOURS IN BERLIN, GERMANY
Berlin is Germany's capital, and is located in the Northeast of the country. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it's also the largest city in Germany, and visitBerlin calls it "The City of Freedom", which is thanks to its openness and tolerance, so you can just be yourself! I visited Berlin in August 2020, and I'm excited... Continue Reading →
A SKIING WEEKEND IN JASPER, ALBERTA
Winter has arrived in Canada, so ski and snowboard enthusiasts are heading to Western Canada's ski resorts, to enjoy awesome skiing/boarding. One of my favourites is Marmot Basin Ski Resort near Jasper, Alberta. The small town of Jasper is inside Jasper National Park, which, at 11,228 sq km (4,335 sq miles), is the largest national... Continue Reading →
“A WHALE OF A TIME” AT THE ORCAS EXHIBIT IN VICTORIA, BC
While planning my trip to Victoria and Vancouver Island last summer, I learnt about the cool-sounding "Orcas: Our shared future" exhibit at the Royal BC Museum. These giant marine creatures have been in my Top 5 of favourite animals for many years, so of course, I had to check it out! After being in the... Continue Reading →
THE BEST NANAIMO TRAVEL GUIDE
Nanaimo, also called "The Harbour City", is on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Canada, and about 90,000 people live here. It's the second largest city on the island (after Victoria), and is right next to the Strait of Georgia inside the Salish Sea. While it's less popular with tourists than other places on Vancouver... Continue Reading →