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Keeping the Spirit of Travel Alive - Alaska
Miyako Mori – Travel Agent
A picture of Machu Picchu caught Miyako's attention when she was a kid. Since then the world map has been her best friend. Miyako was born in Japan. Her first international trip was at the age of 13 when she headed to Minnesota as an exchange student. In 1994 she relocated to Winnipeg, Canada with ...
Sheri Almond – Travel Agent
Sheri’s passion is authentic travel shared with like-minded people enthusiastic about exploring our big planet! With over 20 years in the travel industry, Sheri’s knowledge and expertise of worldwide adventure comes first-hand; she’s travelled extensively on all 7 continents in over 100 countries. ...
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Hike, Bike & Kayak Vietnam
In Vietnam the main mode of transport is by bike - on this tour you will get to experience this several times! This tour hits all the key locations in Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. You will cycle through the city to see key landmarks, kayak in the famous Halong Bay and hike in the local v...
Sailing the World's Wonders with Lindblad Expeditions:
When it comes to expedition cruising, there's one company that stands out above the rest – Lindblad Expeditions. As a seasoned travel agent and an avid explorer, I've had the privilege of experiencing Lindblad's magic firsthand. Last November, my husband and I embarked on a 23-night cruise to Antar...
Kathy Oakes – Travel Agent
I enjoy creating and delivering ultimate travel experiences for each guest to make long lasting memories! Drawing on decades of experience in travel, ranging from Student Programs up to Luxury Travel, and extensive travel experience, I am proficient at designing unique and customized itineraries fo...
Jennifer Patterson – Travel Agent
After travelling around Europe on a Eurail pass for 4-months, I knew I wanted to work in the travel industry. My experiences of staying in hostels also made me keen on youth and solo-travel, because travelling around on your own is a great way to learn about life and the world. To fuel my passion f...
The inside scoop and photography tips
Birdwatching… it’s a thing… it is actually a really big thing! If 2020 has taught us anything it is to ‘SLOW DOWN’ and enjoy our immediate surroundings. When we are forced to live in today with no crazy busy plans for tomorrow, things like watching birds, smelling flowers and appreciating sunsets ...
Its Summer A Roadtrip In 2020 Is Possible And Amazing
The time is now to enjoy a local road trip and avoid the crowds. The summer of 2020 is all about travelling locally, taking an RV, camping or a roadtrip. I (Rikki - owner of PTM) recently completed a roadtrip from BC to Alberta and back to BC to visit family and friends. As I was taking this adven...
Postcards share a world of unique and amazing experiences
Our amazing travel agents travel. Here they share with you some of where they have been, what they did and their impressions! I (Anna Meckling) lived in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, for more than 10 years and my little Fly Girl Abby was born there! When we return, it’s always fun to visit on...
Everest Base Camp - Sustainable Tourism
While many of my colleagues were at our annual Ensemble Travel Conference focusing on “Travelling with a Purpose”, I was in Nepal hiking to Everest Base Camp. It was a trip that has been on my bucket list for more than 20 years and I was living what the conference was promoting. What a great adven...
Trek to Everest Base Camp
Trek to the foot of one of the most iconic mountains in the world - Everest. Standing at 8848 meters this will be a personal accomplishment. Your hike is not all rocks, pass through Sherpa villages and culivated fields. Time is spent in these villages to acclimatise to the high altitude giving you ...
All About Food Switzerland
Beautiful landscapes are the backdrop for an amazing self-guided tour through Switzerland. This 8 day / 7 night journey will take you from the bustling and historic Geneva to the lakes and countryside of Switzerland. Travel by train to experience the beauty of Switzerland. While this is a foodie ad...
Bronwen Hill – Travel Agent
As a travel specialist, I work with families to create family stories and experiences. My expertise is with multi-generational families and those with special needs. I am myself an avid world traveller (with my extended family) and am passionate about connecting multi-generational families with per...
Costa Rica - First time and not last!
Agent Rikki Hepburn visited Costa Rica, she couldn't stop talking about it - so here is her blog. I just returned from the most amazing trip to Costa Rica, my first time and so hope I have the opportunity to return. If you have never been, definitely add it to your list of destinations you want to ...
My trip to Colombia
I was the lucky winner and I had the chance to go to Colombia! The contest was hosted by ProColombia and was in partnership with Avianca & Movich. I went in October 2017 which is supposed to be the rainy season and the weather forecast was rain all week. However I did not get any rain at all, e...
Yvette Crossley – Travel Agent
I am a prime example of how travel can change the course of a person’s life. Over 22 years ago, I took a leave of absence from an accounting position and traveled for a few months. I had always been a wanderer and explorer and upon my return home, I decided to change my career path and the rest is ...
Janice Hague – Travel Agent
I slowly walked or shall I say shuffled up the Marangu route to the top of Kilimanjaro. I must say I did feel light headed and wondered what am I doing climbing in the dark through snow with a headache. However, like giving birth it was worth in when I got to the top as the sun was coming up. My fa...
Philip Beck – Travel Agent
I started in the travel business in 1985 in a Vancouver suburban mall, airline tickets were handwritten, and one computer was shared with 2 co-workers, and there were three types of airfares. Fast forward to the present day and I am a dedicated concierge style luxury and, Adventure Travel specialis...
Laura Derksen – Travel Agent
Laura's life and travel experiences led her to join the exciting world of adventure travel in 2008. Having lived in such diverse countries as Pakistan and Ghana growing up definitely made an impression, as did the many travels that have followed in recent years during her time working in the advent...
South Pacific
Our South Pacific Experts - Bronwen Hill | Jenny Revesz | Linda Heiss “Where do I go?” and “what do I do?” are like the chorus of a favorite song to our ears. Yes, it’s repetitive, for sure, but we love to hear you belt out those words. Especially, when you ask about the South Pacific. The South Pa...
Adventure Travel
Adventure Travel can mean different things to different travelers from camping in Antarctica, to sleeping in a 5 star tented camp in Botswana, to visiting lemurs in Madagascar or hiking the Indian Himalayas otherwise known as “Little Tibet”, just to name a few. If you are looking for that unforgett...