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 As we often say, adventure can be found around the world, or around the block.  With that mind, we recently loaded up the motorcycle and headed up-island to Strathcona Park Lodge.     The beauty of Vancouver Island is that you don't have to go far to find magnificent scenery and historic culture.     Our first stop was Willow Street Café in Chemainus.  This is an old time favourite (over 20 years) where everything is made fresh.  The lunch menu includes daily homemade soups, a selection of scrumptious sandwiches, quesadillas, wraps, paninis and daily specials. The Right Bag   The bag...

Villa Boreale, Petite Riviere Saint François, Quebec Villa Boreale combines Scandinavian design with traditional cottage rentals.  You and your friends will love this old fashioned 4 bedroom cottage.  Cottage Country requires rugged luggage, which is why we carry brands like Cotopaxi and Eagle Creek  Hafnarfjörður, Iceland This charming cabin near the famous Blue Lagoon on a private nature reserve, offers dramatic scenery and the opportunity for long, peaceful hikes, followed by a dip in the private hot tub. The Allpa 42L Travel Pack protects and comfortably carries all your gear, whether it’s on your back, strapped to the roof of your...

Staying longer in one place or travelling for longer periods of time can often mean a different approach to packing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be fashionable and have a few lightweight touches to jazz up well-loved and practical items. Things we don’t want to bring on our travels are bulky jeans, more than two pairs of shoes, a bag full of makeup and FEAR!Things we do want to bring:1. Merino Clothing – perfect for travel – lightweight, breathable, doesn’t retain odour, easy to wash and dry. Long thermal tops and bottoms in various colours can be worn as...