Armed with a freshly brewed cup of Tim’s coffee and faced with the freedom of the open road, it’s time to take in some of Canada’s most iconic cultural sites. From the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies to the historic cobblestone streets of Quebec City; the home of Anne of Green Gables in Charlottetown, to [...]
With so many different frequent flier and loyalty programs out there, choosing one can feel a little daunting. Here are a few ways to earn points quickly, climb your way up to elite status, take advantage of those programs and maximize your miles. […]
Strap on your chaps and giddy up for Cowboy Bootcamp in Southern California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula! Just an hour’s drive from Los Angeles’ Hollywood, in the rolling green hills of a quaint equestrian community, owner Jim Moore offers wannabe cowboys a chance to ride horses and learn about the art of horsemanship. […]
(Kinetic Grand Championships in Northern California) Memorial Day! BBQ’s, Fireworks and the unofficial start of summer is right around the corner. Stumped for ideas on places to go? Here are a few Memorial Day destinations to put on your radar this year… […]
Drive just 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles and you’ll find yourself in Rubio canyon. A with a series of waterfalls that cascade across the San Gabriel mountains, it’s the perfect spot to try canyoneering! Now, for those like me who are new to the sport, a simple explanation of canyoneering is when you rappel [...]
With Mardi Gras quickly approaching party town New Orleans is on fire. Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter, is stereotypical Mardi Gras at its best. It’s sleazy, it’s sloppy, it’s 24/7 alcohol with drunks, punks and nudity. That said, for the Mardi Gras first timer who likes that frat boy vibe, it’s [...]
Antarctica. Remote, unpredictable, inhospitable with snarling winds and an unforgiving frost. Despite the potential for danger, seasickness and extreme frostbite, I’m happy to report that I’ve returned safely from my 11-day expedition aboard the Antarctic Dream, a former Chilean Navy vessel turned luxury cruise ship. […]
Cuddly penguins, massive icebergs and the looming threat of seasickness….all just a few days away! Antarctica here I come! I’m flying into Buenos Aires, then a flight to the ‘end of the world’ in Ushuaia, then hopping aboard an 11-day expedition called Antarctic Dream http://www.antarctic.cl/web_eng/ Check out their site…this trip going to rock! I’m incredibly [...]
It’s hard to imagine that in the middle of New York City’s concrete jungle of skyscrapers and traffic, there’s a thriving community of rock climbers. I recently ventured out with the Outside Television crew to do a little bouldering across Central Park's natural jungle gyms.
10 Extreme Travel Adventures to Add to Your Bucket List: In the spirit of the hugely popular book “1000 Places To See Before You Die,” I’d like to offer up a few more adrenaline-soaked activities to add to your travel to-do list. These activities are all experiential, aspirational and, most importantly, extreme! […]
