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Unfortunately, I tend to have few authentic experiences. I have worked five times in the Canadian Arctic but formed no strong relationships. Otherwise, I have never worked, volunteered or rarely spent an extended period in any one place. As my … Continue reading →

Hiking has been the one interest I have maintained my entire life. I was raised on the flat prairies of Southern Saskatchewan and Alberta, not exactly hiking destinations. During university, I read The Complete Walker by Colin Fletcher. I thought … Continue reading →

Tourism is facilitated like no other country in the world. Every town has an i-site visitor information center where any trip or means of transportation can be arranged. Speaking English and having a similar culture makes for easy travel. The … Continue reading →

In the mid-90s, I went to Patagonia and hiked in Torres del Paine National Park, Tierra del Fuego and Fitzroy. In the winter of 2011/12, I spent several months travelling in South America going as far south as the Lake … Continue reading →

As a physician, I try to look after my medical problems without consulting a physician. I appreciate that you probably don’t have this ability. Part of the issue is that it is almost impossible to purchase travel insurance once you … Continue reading →

ROCKY MOUNTAINS & COLUMBIA MOUNTAINS OF CANADA I did my first hike in 1974 in Waterton Lakes NP in the Canadian Rockies. I then interned in Victoria on Vancouver Island and In 1977, I started my medical practice in Castlegar … Continue reading →

I rarely go to festivals. It takes timing and research to find the dates, buy a ticket and be there at a specific time. Being tied to a schedule doesn’t usually fit into my style of travel. But I have … Continue reading →

GOOD LUCK I have good luck. I am a white man from Canada. Born in 1952, I am a baby boomer, the generation that has had it best – cheap education and unlimited career opportunities resulting in the last generation … Continue reading →

These are my favourite landscapes in the world. Determining the best landscapes is subjective. COLORADO PLATEAU PATAGONIA ROCKY MOUNTAINS of CANADA COLUMBIA MOUNTAINS of BRITISH COLUMBIA TASSILI n’AIJAR, ALGERIA CHINA BOLIVIAN ALTIPLANO & SALAR de UYUNI KARST LANDSCAPES TEPUIS, VENEZUELA … Continue reading →

This is a controversial category as the boundaries of many cities are difficult to determine. There are seven different lists depending on how the area of a “city” is determined. Is it the formal municipal boundaries or the general area? … Continue reading →