First Nations Masterpieces
One of the best museums of culture I’ve ever visited is the jaw-dropping Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. The collection spans the globe, but it focuses […]
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5 BC Universities
Last week I visited 5 universities on 6 different campuses in British Columbia (as a college counselor, this is part of my job). Here’s a quick look at some of […]
The Tallest Free-Standing Totem Pole (and Other Victoria Delights)
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, has an odd claim to fame: it is home to the world’s tallest free-standing totem pole. Originally carved in 1956 from a 133-foot cedar […]
A Burst of Spring: Vancouver’s Botanical Garden
It’s spring in Vancouver, and what a glorious thing that can be! If the sun is shining while you’re in town, it’s well worth making a trip to the VanDusen […]
Cycling (and Walking) in Stanley Park
There are many things to love about Vancouver, but one of the top has to be Stanley Park. Founded in 1888 on Coast Squalish land, this enormous stretch of urban […]
10 Reasons to Visit Yogyakarta
My mother, cousin and paid a visit to Yogyakarta, a city on the Indonesian island of Java — and I’m ready to go right back! It’s a wonderful place with […]
Prambanan: Towers to the Gods
Just an hour to the northeast of Yogyakarta, on the Indonesian isle of Java, lies the remarkable Hindu temple complex of Prambanan. Built in the 9th century under the direction […]
Sunrise at Borobudur
Last weekend, my mom, cousin and I traveled to the giant 9th-century Javan temple known as Borobudur. This is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. In fact, the whole […]
The Arches and Foxes of Fushimi-Inari Taisha
One of the most remarkable shrine complexes in Japan is Fushimi-Inari Taisha. The shrine takes the middle part of its name from Inari, the god of grains. Founded in the […]
The Streets of Kyoto
Kyoto has a magical ring to it. The city is often said to be the spiritual center of Japan — the Lonely Planet calls it “a walk in mysterious places.” […]
