Tag: "lake louise"
A Personal Year in Review: 2011
As we say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012, I am particularly grateful for having had a year full of blessings, joy, good times, a few bad ones, a whole lot of laughter, and of course countless adventures near and far! It was a year in which boundaries were broken, new friendships were made, [...]
2011 Highlight: Alberta, Canada
This Spring, I took a trip to Alberta, Canada, where we explored the city of Calgary (including a preview of the famous Calgary Stampede), the gorgeous town of Banff, and the breathtaking beauty of Lake Louise. The expansive landscapes, grandiose mountains, crisp air, challenging hiking, horseback riding, vibrant wildlife, warm hospitality, and the most charming [...]
Reflections on a Rocky Mountain Adventure
As someone who has a passion for travel and has always dreamed of doing documentaries for National Geographic, I jumped at a recent opportunity to do some travel writing for JohnnyJet.com. My first assignment was a dream — a week-long, adventure-filled, gastronomic-centric, picturesque sojourn to the Canadian Rockies, promoting the new WestJet flight route between [...]
Canadian Rockies: Adventures in Calgary, Banff, and Lake Louise
Adventure seekers and casual travelers craving the peace and serenity of nature alike can find everything they need and want in western Canada. As the main gateway to the Canadian Rockies, the province of Alberta boasts the kind of landscapes that beckon nature enthusiasts from around the world. First stop: the urban cowboy center of [...]
