As our cruise ship enters Yakutat Bay, the Hubbard Glacier is visible from over 30 miles away. This vast Alaskan glacier is a staggering 76 miles long, 6.5 miles wide, and almost 400 metres deep. The glacier terminus alone is as high as a 30–40 story building! This colossal icefield …
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A bear encounter is a treacherous fact of life in the Rocky Mountains. What’s more, if you come from the UK (or most city areas), you probably have no idea what to do to protect yourself from bears. Perhaps you think the best thing to do is to run as …
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Sport in Vancouver is a family spectacle, often involving babies draped over parents’ bodies while they raucously celebrate the game. The game often appears to be the springboard for entertainment off the sporting field rather than the main attraction. Although this seems an alien concept to a passionate British sports …
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A visit to the Columbia Icefields is not a budget day out and it is understandable that you might consider giving this trip a swerve. After all, you can admire the Icefields from the road below. However, this is one of the few places in the world that you can …
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The Maligne Valley in summer is a delightful mix of gushing waterfalls, glacial lakes and woodland trails with great prospects for wildlife spotting. As you ascend the valley from Jasper, you will be treated to dramatic mountain views and endless photo opportunities as you pass canyons, lakes and mountains. Mist …
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National Geographic describes the Icefields Parkway as ‘One of the world’s most spectacular driving tours’ and they are not wrong. The Icefields Parkway is simply jaw dropping with rugged peaks, gushing waterfalls, innumerable glaciers, dense forest and oodles of wildlife (in summer). This is one scenic drive you must add …
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Have you ever boarded a flight and watched with envy those turning left into business …
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Well I may be biased as Sheffield is my birthplace and home but this city is a pretty …
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Benefiting from a FREE airline companion ticket One of the best ways to make your …
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We recently returned from Morocco where we successfully climbed the 4,167 metre high Mount Toubkal. …
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