Todos Santos had its start in sugar – it was the Baja sugarcane capital during the 19th century when eight mills ran full-time. After the natural spring dried up in 1950 and the last mill closed in 1965, Todos Santos ran into decline. There are still remnants of old sugar mills to be found … More Todos Santos – all saints, all sugar
Camping can be a crapshoot. Our ideal experience involves shady treed sites, quiet neighbours, a campfire and perhaps a babbling brook. Our less-than-ideal involves all-night parties, little or no privacy, and a cast of characters that we would never otherwise meet (and that’s good thing.) We’re happy to say that 90% of our camping experiences … More Camping: the good, the bad and the ugly
“I feel like a cowboy”, said Fanny, a young Belgian who has been travelling for several months across Canada with her partner Jay. They think the prairies are “awesome” and in fact, love almost everything they’ve seen since arriving in Montreal eight months ago. They are here because they heard great things about Canada and … More Bison, prairie dogs and pronghorn antelope
Most of the people we’ve met so far in rural Alberta are just a tad different from their counterparts in B.C. and I’m quite sure they are proud of that. Once you get out of the big cities and past hyper-touristed Banff, there is more than a touch of the wild west to be found. … More Breaking bad in the Badlands
Leaving Ourselves Behind 