Rocky Mountaineer, a luxury train through the Rocky Mountains and western Canada, is a uniquely Canadian experience. Here’s why. FYI: I’m a Rocky Mountaineer brand ambassador, but my opinions and love for all things Canadian are my own. A unique Canadian trip What makes Canada unique? Besides monumental scenery, fascinating indigenous cultures, farm-and-stream fresh […]
Rocky Mountaineer packages and tours, how to choose the right one
There are so many Rocky Mountaineer packages, side trips and excursions to choose from in addition to the train journey itself, so how do you narrow it down? Here’s a guide that breaks the process down into 5 easy steps and helps you choose the package that’s right for you. Just FYI: I’m a […]
Taking the train from Berlin to Prague
Planning a trip to Europe? Travelling by rail? Here’s everything you need to know about taking the train from Berlin to Prague. The thrill of a train trip in Europe The train station restaurant was so crowded I had to share a table with a young Englishman. “Where are you going?” he asked. “Berlin,” […]
Canadian Rockies train journeys: Rocky Mountaineer destinations
Canadian Rockies train journeys are not just about where you go, they’re about where you stop. As a Rocky Mountaineer brand ambassador, I’ve had plenty of experience. If you’re thinking of taking this luxury train through the rockies, here are some of the top Rocky Mountaineer destinations in Canada. Disclosure: As a Rocky Mountaineer […]
Rocky Mountaineer train review – Vancouver to Jasper
A visit to the Canadian Rockies is one of those top life experiences not to be missed, especially if you travel by rail. Here is my Rocky Mountaineer train review from Vancouver to Jasper on the Journey through the Clouds route. Disclosure: As a Rocky Mountaineer brand ambassador, I was hosted on this trip. All opinions, weird […]
Best blog ambassadorship: Rocky Mountaineer
Being a brand ambassador for Rocky Mountaineer has been a trip. Here’s why I love this luxury train. All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth seats (on Rocky Mountaineer) My two front teeth seats (in Goldleaf class, please) My two front teeth seats (with a glass dome car) Yes! It’s the holiday season and many […]
Romance on the rails: Rainforest to Gold Rush route
A romantic train ride on Rocky Mountaineer’s Rainforest to Gold Rush Route between Jasper and Whistler is a ride through Canadian history and adventure “You’ve been outside for five hours straight,” my husband says when I stagger back upstairs to our dome car on the train, reeling from the microwave-like heat of the arid Fraser Canyon in the interior […]
Hidden gems bigger than a breadbox on the Coastal Passage Route
Secrets! Who doesn’t love secrets? If you’re thinking of exploring the Pacific Northwest on the Coastal Passage Route with Rocky Mountaineer, that paragon of luxury rail trips, you’ll see the best of Western Canada with a splash of Americana on top. (And hopefully that splash will be from an orca in the San Juan Islands!) The Coastal […]
Win! Rocky Mountaineer Luxury Train Trip Contest
Win! Don’t you love that word? Luxury! Don’t you love that word, too? You’re going to love this prize as well. As Rocky Mountaineer’s Blog Ambassador this season I’m thrilled to unveil (pause for drum roll …) an Ultimate Rocky Mountaineer Luxury Train Trip Contest sponsored by Rocky Mountaineer. THE CONTEST IS OVER! SCROLL DOWN TO THE CONTEST ENTRY BOX […]
Rocky Mountaineer routes quiz: and what mountain animal are you?
Yes, this is a blog post about Rocky Mountaineer routes … but do you ever do those online quizzes, like What Cheese Are You or What Nationality Is Your Soul? Of course I would never waste time on something like that, especially because according to the last What Animal Are You quiz I did I am a sheep! Puh-leeze. Obviously I […]
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