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Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America are incredibly popular vacation destinations for Yukonners.
Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America are incredibly popular vacation destinations for Yukonners.
Maverick is a very lucky boy; his mother (me) is Australian, and a dream, for most, became a reality for him at four months…
Maverick’s Travel Adventures Read More »
Slow as the drip of cold birch syrup, long as our January tilt away from the sun—winter in the Yukon can drag on.
A Mid-winter Night’s Dream Read More »
The Volkswagen van slows down beside me. A layer of mud and dust almost hides the original blue colour. A young man leans over…
Marriage: Five Things No One Told Me 45 Years Ago Read More »
In spite of the fact that it was after dark in Baracoa, Cuba, I suppose it wasn’t that urgent. I just felt like going for a walk in the soft…
What were you thinking? Read More »
I love Christmas. I love the lights and the presents, and I love to spend it in wintertime! Here are some of my more-memorable Christmases…
Christmas Around The World Read More »
As a young girl, I loved this time of year. There was something magical in the air, it seemed, as though anything (no matter how improbable)…
Holiday Traditions (and how to reconnect with the magic) Read More »
December 11 was designated International Mountain Day by the United Nations General Assembly, in 2003, and has been observed…
The Mountains Are Calling … Read More »
After following the hot and dry Peruvian coast north to Lambayeque, we turned east. In a single day we left the Pacific Ocean…
Exploring Peru: Part 2 Read More »
Bicycle touring in the sunny desert has its perks. Always hot and dry, you forget where the rain jacket is in the chaos of your panniers…
A few years ago I was lucky enough to tag along on a road trip to the north of Peru. I say “lucky” because it was a once-in-a-lifetime…
Exploring Peru: Part 1 Read More »
A few years ago, during the hot and dry days of an Andean August, I took a trip from the brown hills of Cusco…
Postcards from Peru—Madre de Dios Read More »
Travelling with a baby is no easy feat, and if you’re crazy enough to do it, you need to prepare yourself very, very well.
Travelling With A Baby: Part 1 Read More »
I am spending the summer “Outside,” away from the Yukon. These days I am in the town of Rossland, in the Kootenay region of British Columbia.
Snakes and ‘Ladders’ Read More »
I was not going to ask anyone to drive me to the Whitehorse airport at 3:45 a.m. on a Tuesday. It would have been cruel.
From Whitehorse To The Kootenays Read More »
We had moved to Calgary in ’99 for a career opportunity, and three years later, when that was fulfilled, we really needed to get back home.
They’ve Moved Back! Read More »
In 1974, we abandoned Calgary for a new life in Whitehorse with Henry the ‘51 Ford pickem’-up, a homemade camper…
They’ve Moved To Whitehorse Read More »
He’s coming to the end of his first visit to the Yukon, but Tom Griffin will have spent a total of three and a half months in the territory.
Visiting the North Read More »
I can see my breath in the chilly pre-dawn light as my lungs work a little harder than usual to get enough oxygen from the thin mountain air.
As I write this I’m finding it hard to focus. My thoughts dart back and forth, scattered and agitated. I could say that it’s the infectious…
In Search Of Boredom Read More »
I was recently sitting in the Vancouver Airport waiting for my Air North flight back to Whitehorse. It’s a scene familiar to most Yukoners…
For some, it’s drinking beer and camping; for others, it’s cleaning the yard and gardening: Victoria Day is just around the corner…
Victoria Day Musings and Meanderings Read More »
Most of the travelling I’ve done in my life has been solo. Sometimes it’s been out of necessity—but most of the time, out of preference.
My husband Ryan and I continue our adventures travelling internationally, for the first time in two years, with flight delays…
International Travel in Covid Times Read More »
On November 26, my sister and I pulled into the Husky gas station at Hope, just off the Trans-Canada Highway.
Road Snacks For White Line Fever Read More »
My husband Ryan and I continue our adventures travelling internationally for the first time in two years…
Travel in Covid Times: Part 2 Read More »
In the coming months, just like elegant trumpeter swans, many Yukoners will flock to warmer climates in search of sand and vitamin D.
So you wanna be a house-sitter … Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic stopped travel, from one day to the next, in a way that was impossible to imagine before.
Be A Conscious Traveller This Winter Read More »
Over two years ago, everyone’s lives changed with Covid. Vacations and trips were cancelled; even just meeting was impossible.
International Travel in Covid Times Read More »
Anyone who has watched the holiday favourite Home Alone can see what some of the stresses are of travelling during the Christmas season.
When Santa’s Magic Is Not An Option Read More »
“I cannot cross the river,” I told my friends as they were about to move on. (The truth was I didn’t want to cross the river.) We were a group of seven people hiking … two of us were staying behind on the beautiful sandy beach at Kusawa Lake, as the others went farther. I felt like sitting back and relaxing. My other friend was feeling the same. We are queens, we said. We don’t like to cross rivers.
Coming Back To The Yukon (Part 2) Read More »
About eight or nine years ago, my dad’s cousin’s widow called out of the blue to berate me (in her high-toned British accent) because I
New Adventures, Old Heirlooms Read More »
Jessica loves being in the mountains, working with plants and exploring beyond her comfort zone. She divides time between Peru and the Yukon.
Postcards from Peru – Cusco Read More »
there are certain days of the year that are designated to remind us more strongly of where we should direct our gratitude, but what really makes a difference in our lives are the small acts of reverence. Here in Peru, for example, it’s quite common to share a bit of whatever you’re drinking.
Lessons in gratitude from my life in the Andes Read More »
The last several months have taken their toll on Peru. Experience another part of the world while you stay safe in your own communities.
Postcards from Peru: Cusco Read More »
If you ever have the opportunity to get to Japan, I strongly encourage you to take it. It’s safe, easy to navigate and the accommodations were all so nice it has effectively ruined me for backpacking other countries.
I had high hopes for Japan and my expectations were still blown out of the water. I don’t think I could be more in support of absolutely everyone making time to go explore this very special place.
Japan in a nutshell Read More »
After scraping to survive the half marathon on Skiathos and then eating and drinking my way through Greece, I approached the Oct. 5 run on Santorini with some hesitation.
Running on a postcard Read More »
I have a clean driver’s slate. I mention this because it shows that most people, no matter how many goofy things they do when they
Vanishing point in an invisible car Read More »
My fondest memory of Mexico is the availability of fresh coconut water. In the mornings, I went out to get a fresh coconut off the tree.
I’m not a real connoisseur of fine dining, but I do enjoy trying out new tastes and exploring local foods, especially when I’m travelling. Portugal
A tasting tour of Portugal Read More »
Here are some of my tips on travel to Portugal as a curious 70-year-old with a “willing to try it at least once” philosophy. This
When in Faro… Portugal Read More »
In 2016 I was living in the Republic of Georgia and travelled to the Islamic Republic of Iran for two months solo. Where and why
One woman’s tale travelling solo in Iran Read More »
Yes, that’s right, I’m going to write it. The “P” word. That’s right. Period. (Not the little dot at the end of a sentence, but
The dreaded ‘P’ word Read More »
It was the end of my first camino, the ancient pilgrimage route across Spain, and I never wanted to put those dang boots on again.
Endings and beginnings Read More »
Eirik Sharp, owner and operator of The Sharp End: Mountain Adventures, with his extensive avalanche background, is bringing change to how the Yukon manages avalanche terrain.
Managing avalanche terrain Read More »
Whitehorse artist Leslie Leong applied for a residency at the Ted Harrison Artists Retreat to work towards a large show at the Yukon Arts Centre
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a great victory for Canada, but it came at a price. In this battle, there were more than 10,500 casualties and about 3,600 killed. To our knowledge, Herbert Lawless was the only known Yukoner to fall in this battle.
Honouring and remembering sacrifice Read More »
Once upon a time, “back in the days” (last year, in October) when the Greyhound bus still existed, a garter snake slithered out of the
Saskatchewan in October Read More »
Halloween is most certainly a North American pastime, but this tradition has slowly morphed into a worldwide event for both kids and adults. I love
Halloween around the world Read More »
When the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) in Dawson City put out a call for a members’ exhibit with the theme of “The
Hip hip hooray! for local filmmaker Lulu Keating … Read More »
Sebastian Fricke and Rose Seguin share their journey, their “inner compasses” with us as they travel and write on their way through Alaska and the
The Northern Seduction Read More »
Driving the Dempster Highway to Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. (located on Kugmallit Bay of the Beaufort Sea of the Arctic Ocean), is no big deal..
To ‘Looks Like a Caribou’ and back – Part 6 of 6 Read More »
It’s May long weekend and we’re driving to Skagway, and it seems as though most of Whitehorse has decided to do the same with a
Skagway: A ‘bluebird day’ with blue skies… Read More »
Walk … “You weren’t in any hurry to walk,” my mother said as she showed me a photo of myself at 15 months, happily sitting
Walk, hike, stroll … Read More »
The longer I have lived in Whitehorse, the more I have grown to understand that Yukoners crave Thai food and many will drive to Skagway just to taste the delicacies it offers.
Kathleen Lake, which is the only place in Kluane National Park you can sleep (legally) if you have rubber wheels for your mode of transportation (rather than flying machines, skis, hiking boots or birchbark).
Kathleen & Kokanee in Kluane – Part 3 of 6 Read More »
Of all the cities, towns and villages in northwestern Canada, Atlin’s journey through the turbulent 20th century was more dramatic than most.
Atlin: Boom town to burnt down … to boom, burn, bust and boom again – Part 2 of 6 Read More »
Since I was 18 years old, I have been an immigrant 12 times. My entire adult life has been spent as a foreigner to those I live and work with. Always being different. Never quite fitting in.
The Perpetual Immigrant Read More »
Exploration, adventure and community are among the most important aspects of living in the North. For many Yukoners, it was the “want” to explore a fantasized part of the world and to seek adventure in discovering Canada’s North, but it was the sense of community that made people want to stay.
South to Alberta – Part I Read More »
Homer, on the west side of the Kenai Peninsula, is the farthest south you can drive and became my favourite place to RV camp in Alaska because of this surprise: it felt like California.
A Kenai kickoff to a new series – Part 1 of 6 Read More »
The Whitehorse Photography Club makes a photo trip to Skagway during June every year to photograph the field of irises at Dyea Tidal Flats. We always see bears on the road on the way home.
Living with Wildlife: Faye Cable Read More »
by Yvonne Freiderich GoNorth expands its car & RV rental business with RV service, repair and storage at its new location on Mt. Sima Road
A new home for GoNorth Whitehorse Read More »
Sherri Green won our 2018 Condor competition with her ‘pretzel itinerary’ If I were to go to Germany, where would I go? There are so
Ten days in Germany Read More »
From my experience, here are the top 10 items you must have when camping
Top 10 items needed for all camping trips Read More »
It almost appears as if one of the great tourism RV destinations, Haines Road & Alaska Highway, happened by design—but it didn’t.
The Yukon’s Magnificent 11 – Part 6 of 6 Read More »
Manfred Janssen and Jordy Walker recorded the bulk of the album in Walker’s basement studio in Hillcrest, hence the title, Basement Tapes.
Play it loud in the car Read More »
Many Yukoners will have seen members of the Company of the White Wolf at events around the territory. It’s hard to miss grown men and women dressed in full medieval combat armour, striking each other with swords and axes.
Full metal and padded jacket Read More »
When I Go to Whitehorse, I Always Bring…
Didee & Didoo: When I Go to Whitehorse Read More »
Is it possible to find good poutine in Whitehorse – even though we’re the farthest you can possibly get from Quebec?
In search of the perfect poutine Read More »
Passion – that’s the word that comes to mind when I reflect on my recent Cuban holiday in January. The passion of our tour guides throughout our travels. Their devotion to sharing their love of Cuba and how Cubans are working to build a more equitable country.
In Swakopmund, Germany and Namibia come together like the Namib Desert and the ocean just outside the town. If you didn’t know that this is an African country, you would think that it’s a town somewhere in Germany.
Black forest cake in Namibia Read More »
Travelling with young children is not easy; it throws all sorts of challenges at you, and your days of travelling with just carry-on are gone. Yet, after 50+ flights with my tiny, travelling companions I’ve realized there are some things you can do to make the journey more enjoyable, and less epic.
Kiddos! We’re leaving on a jet plane Read More »
Author Kate Harris shucked her space dreams and, with her friend, Mel Yule, picked up the courage to embark on a different trip: to cycle the Silk Road from end to end.
Bridging the Divide Read More »
March is the perfect time of year to plan ahead for a “camino.” April and May in Spain offer green fields flecked with red poppies,
The 25th annual Trek Over the Top snowmobile race will arrive in Dawson City on March 8 and return to its starting point in Tok,
Trek Over the Top Turns 25 this Year Read More »
Early morning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, December 23 I began my journey to Skagway. The brisk Whitehorse temperatures of -27ºC would be a distant
Skagway shenanigans Read More »
Take a drive south of Whitehorse, using the mountain range and tall pines as your guide, you will find yourself in the lovely community of Carcross. In this little hub works a very talented jeweller, Shelley MacDonald.
Handmade with passion Read More »
It’s been 20 years since Thomas de Jager first discovered the Yukon. Today, he runs his successful business Yukon Wide Adventures that gives locals and
From passion to success Read More »
It’s a walk, it’s a pilgrimage. It’s called “the camino” and it has the power to make people feel called to do it, the power to make people talk about it, the power to draw people back to do it again.
The Power of ‘the camino’ Read More »
Fall has arrived and Yukoners have all started to settle into our winter routines. This busy time of year seems like the perfect time to
Taking the reins at What’s Up Read More »
The Nā Pali Coast’s Kalalau Trail is a stunning 18-kilometre there-and-back hike on the north coast of Kauai, Hawaii. Often topping Greatest-Hikes-in-the-World lists, along with
Many of us daydream about packing everything into a van and hitting the road at one time or another. For one Yukoner, 25-year-old Ben Barrett-Forrest, this
Go Where The Road Takes You Read More »
To hear Hugh Kitchen tell it, operating a Northern aviation business seems a lot like trying to romance a porcupine. Besides needing opportunity, courage and
I can still smell the smoked fish on my jean jacket and I smile. It means I have been home to the Northwest Territories. At
Northern Food Fusion: Arctic Char Harvest Read More »
Tamir Hendelman’s list of players who have inspired him as a performer and composer includes unsurprising names such Evans, Davis, Corea, Hancock and Peterson. But
Until very recently, I had never heard the expression “hitchhiker’s thumb”. Oh sure, there was that weird guy in Grade 9 named Pete Moss, who
Heed the Lore When You’re on the Move Read More »
Ross River musician Dennis Shorty grew up in a musical family that spoke Kaska and performed at social events. Now he is sharing his love
In The People’s Voice Read More »
One of my favourite pastimes is exploring the origins and meanings of common English words and expressions. Our language is such a hodge-podge (dare one
Thoughts of Hitchhiking Sometimes Follow Strange Trails Read More »
Twice answered the call to cycle the Dempster Highway. She hasn’t succeeded quite yet, she’s ready to give the 740 km journey another go.
Third Time’s the Charm Read More »
Diary of a Big City Girl’s experiences in the land of the midnight sun. Adventures from summer of 2017 in the Yukon.
Big City Girl Goes to the Midnight Sun Read More »
Carnival is a massive street party that falls the week before Ash Wednesday, which is in late February/early March, and is observed annually in many
Trinidad’s Carnival: Experience of a Lifetime! Read More »
I’m not a miner, but on a recent visit to Germany my friends took me on impromptu mining tours of their regions. First Clemens and
Glück Auf! A Mini-Mining Tour of Germany Read More »
DOG CULTURE: Submitted by Don McMillan “We’re going camping, we’re going camping!!” Sophie and Greg Meredith in their 1974 VW Westfalia. What’s Up Yukon is
Yukon’s Best Friend: DOG CULTURE, Don McMillan Read More »
Yukon musician Jona Barr is pumped. He’s going to Germany – and he’s going to be playing his first set outside of Canada. “I’ve traveled
Setting Forth for New Frontiers Read More »
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a great victory for Canada, To our knowledge, Herbert Lawless was the only known Yukoner to fall in this battle.
Heather Newman graduated from high school in 2007 from Robina State High School on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Not exactly in 2009 and
Experiencing the Beauty of Canada Read More »
Summer, with its long daylight hours, is a great time to travel around the Yukon. We started our travels the summer after we arrived, trading
The Yukon is Great for Summer Travelling Read More »
Culinary queen and DIY entrepreneur Katie Thom might be flying by the seat of her pants, but when she sets her mind on something, she
Keen on history? The Castle Wartburg in Wittenberg in Eastern Germany offers an opportunity to learn about the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s Reformation. The
From the East to the Beautiful South Read More »
As someone who has always been very interested in Yukon history the Fort Selkirk Historic Site was definitely on the list of places we wanted
Visiting Fort Selkirk Read More »
“Come as you are, bring a friend or a parent or a daughter or a nephew, and be prepared to be blown away by NYO
Orchestra at the Edges of Canada Read More »
November, 1972. California-born musician Mike Stockstill and two friends packed their instruments into the car and headed for Alaska. The car was a 1942 Dodge
A Bumpy Road to Citizenship Read More »
He was a foundling on the streets of Edmonton – a golden cocker spaniel whose hair was so matted with burrs that much of it
Too Curious George Read More »
His Naturalist’s Guide to Spirituality, The Road is How, is a lyrical account of Trevor Herriot’s three-day, 40-mile journey
A Naturalist’s Guide to Spirituality Read More »
In 2015 my husband, Roger, and I visited Newfoundland; we rented a vehicle and hit the road. The breathtaking western shore drive took us through
The history of how we move is full of wild and wondrous stories about survival, romance, perseverance and everyday life. It’s also a great lens
Planes, Trains and Automobiles Read More »
It’s 15 minutes before our performance starts and one of my actors has a meltdown. “No, I am not gonna play,” he says avoiding eye
Experiencing Theatre in Namibia Read More »
At the age of 82, Peter Steele says he has very little memory of his own parents. That’s partly why he decided a few years
You can learn a lot by studying animals, just ask local photographer Minnie Clarke. Her passion for capturing northern creatures was borne on a remote
Life Lessons Through the Lens Read More »
From the river to the mountains, Whitehorse is a picturesque place. However, it’s the people that make Whitehorse truly breathtaking. Beauty is found in Yukoners
Women in Whitehorse – Part 3 Read More »
Winter in Whitehorse is beautiful, but long. By the end of April 2016 we traveled down south to find Vancouver fully in bloom already. A
Start South, GoNorth! Read More »
Having recently spent some time in Latin America to attend a friend’s wedding (congrats again Mr. and Mrs. Spinks!) my head is full of vibrant
Coctel de Camarones Read More »
The first time I saw this sign, I had to stop and pull over on the side of the road to make sure I had
CAUTION: Bison bison athabascae Read More »
With the world’s longest undefended border it’s not difficult to become an accidental illegal alien, especially between the Yukon and Alaska. After all, the last
An Accidental Alien Read More »
Dr. Katie Aitken, an ornithology instructor at Yukon College, says it’s “unknown” if Yukon’s house sparrow population will expand to become a problem downtown or
Look Who’s Parking in Whitehorse Read More »
I sit on the 10K seat. For the first time in my life, I travelled middle class and it’s pretty cool, I have to admit!
The Long-Awaited Day Read More »
Manlig says he’s excited about the project and looks forward to seeing it through to completion. He’s worked on similar projects before and brings a
Erik Nielsen Gets a Long Overdue Facelift Read More »
When Hélène met François, she’d been dreaming of a long-distance bicycle trip for years. I think the fact that François was an experienced cyclist just
Let Me Get to Know You. How About a Little Bicycle Trip? Read More »
This day, I woke up at 6:45 a.m. I must say I was surprised to have such a good night’s sleep. No stress, no sadness.
The Long-Awaited Day Read More »
If I were to search out the exact opposite of local, homegrown food, I would pass through the security gates at an international airport. The
Whitehorse resident Dianne Homan knows people make the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage for many reasons. So on March 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
Yukon Pilgrims Gather Read More »
I am sitting in the Lemon Tree Restaurant in Windhoek, Namibia, waiting for my fellow writers to show up. It is raining, and everybody is
Experiencing creative writing in Namibia Read More »
Stepping into Johnson’s Crossing Lodge nestled off the Alaska Highway at historic Mile 836 feels more like walking into your mom’s living room than a
A Home Away From Home Read More »
Along with Cause Canada’s founder Paul Carrick and a local guide, the men will visit the projects and activities they are helping to fund. In
Riding Motorcycles for a Good Cause Read More »
When my parents drove the Canadian Shield to Whitehorse 34 years ago in a rusted, steel blue Pontiac, they were unaware of the lifelong curse
Home for a Yukon Spell Read More »
He would leave home at 6:30 a.m. and return at 10 or 11 p.m. When Japan’s economy faltered, he wanted a change. He came to
Like the Beauty of the Yukon? You’ll Love Hiking Japan Read More »
After 15 countries, 34 cities and 99 days backpacking through Europe I can honestly say that it was not the big name cities that ended
Unexpected Awesomeness Read More »
A square, two-storey guest house with bare, small rooms and a simple kitchen is snugged in between the trailer-cum-farmhouse and the sheep barn. The collection
No Farmer Left Behind (Iceland Age part 2) Read More »
Although Iceland has been getting a lot of press lately as a hot – metaphorically and geologically speaking – tourist destination, it hardly seems a
(Hot) Water Water Everywhere (Iceland Age part 1) Read More »
I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO ENGLAND BUT I’VE BEEN TO CARIBOU LOOKOUT. IHAVE NEVER BEEN TO FRANCE BUT I’VE BEEN TO RAMPART HOUSE. I HAVE
DIDEE & DIDOO: I’VE NEVER BEEN EVERYWHERE Read More »
My African friends think that Yukoners are cannibals. When I told them the story about the Sourtoe Cocktail I expected the usual reaction: laughter and
Learning About Ubuntu in Namibia Read More »
Perhaps my Yukon upbringing prevented me from eating mangoes during my formative years. Especially in the grateful, sticky chin kind of way that I eat mangoes
The status of one’s permanent residency quickly becomes the crux of conversation among the Yukon’s new Canadians. And it’s the crux of this column. No
Interview at the Embassy Read More »
From the moment that Jacquelyn van Kampen stepped off the plane in Whitehorse, she felt that she had arrived in a magical place. Growing up
As children are once again back in school — practicing their writing skills by reporting on the topic “What I did last summer,” — it
There is a microwave placed awkwardly in front of the little, old fashioned split-glass window. The curtains are open and on the other side of
On Simple Pleasures Read More »
We Found Roads is their latest album – and also the personal story of Cie and Karisa Hoover. They are a two-person indie rock band
Four Years on the Road and Still Going Strong Read More »
The final week of Icelandic adventuring saw us completing the Ring Road, which encircles the whole country and has tourist spots dotted along the way.
Final Days and Thoughts Read More »
A question that pops up every now and again is, Would students be better off without a summer vacation? This stance claims that the luxurious
They’re on the road again. Bruce Barrett and Judy Forrest, the Whitehorse couple whose van was torched by an arsonist in British Columbia last month,
Eastward Ho, at Last Read More »
The cheetah appeared suddently, and instantly I was overcome with fear. I saw it walking slowly on the porch of the farm house. I froze
Petting Cheetahs in Namibia Read More »
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about heading off on a trip down the Wind River. I was concerned that our group, with all
From the Ashes of A River Fail: Two Cocktails Read More »
Whitehorse resident Maureen McCulloch wrote her debut novel to bring a message into the world. She wrote the book under the pseudonym, Maureen Senecal. “I
Searching for Inner Truth on the Chilkoot Trail Read More »
The road that encircles Iceland, called Highway 1 or the Ring Road, offers access to many of the sights on the tourist track, called the
Vestmannaeyjar Voyage Read More »
Whitehorse musician and adventurer Thorin Loeks is off on another journey. On June 4th, Loeks started to hitchhike from his home just outside of Whitehorse
Journeys That Open the Heart Read More »
Every year for 10 days, northern artists and art lovers gather in Inuvik, a small town of 3,400 in the NWT, to celebrate culture and
For the Love of Northern Art Read More »
Spring in Iceland is a mostly cold, grey affair, strikingly suited to the harsh, rugged landscape. The road into the capital city, Reykjavik, from the airport
On The Benefits of Hot Pools, Mostly Read More »
In 2015 Victoria-based poet Yvonne Blomer paid a visit to Whitehorse and did a reading of her poetry book, As If a Raven. In her
I would like to revoke the claim I made in my introduction about being a seasoned traveller, because I have made an embarrassingly rookie mistake.
Not Precisely Iceland, More Like Montreal Read More »
I’ve put a lot of miles under me this spring between Victoria, B.C. and the Klondike Valley, and had thought I would be riding the
Know Thy Microclimate Read More »
DOG CULTURE: Submitted by Shirley Dawson Remington Our dog’s name is Remington and we believe he is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix- we got him through
Yukon’s Best Friend: DOG CULTURE, Shirley Dawson Read More »
Hvernig segir maður, “I’m completely lost” á íslensku? What’s that, you say? Icelandic is one of the most difficult languages to learn? On second thought,
Three Weeks in Iceland Read More »
A few weeks ago, in a light-hearted piece about bucket lists, I mentioned a trip to England with my father 20 years ago this month.
The Other Side of a Light Story Read More »
Born in 1950 in the Philippines, Socorro Alfonso travelled halfway around the world to live in the Yukon. Socorro was born on the tiny tropical
Yukon Spirits launched two whiskies while I was skiing in Japan. I have not tried either yet (one of them is sold out, I hear)
The other day, I overheard a couple of guys in a coffee shop talking about their impending retirement. One is about to pack it in
How’s Retirement Working Out for You? Read More »
I’ve been living out the season as the idiot to winter and the dunce to darkness. In hindsight, I should have seen it coming.
My First Yukon Winter Read More »
In January 2013 Daniel Adamson first travelled to the Philippines. It was the wish of his sick mother whom Adamson had been looking after for
Making a Difference Read More »
Murder, betrayal or New Year celebrations – these are the topics on the list. It is December 30 and we have to decide which story
Newspaper-Making in Namibia Read More »
Up until mid-July of last year, I had always had the same car – a 1999 standard transmission Honda CRV. When the rear CV joint
I love to travel; seeing new places, meeting new people. Experience, after all is priceless. I also love to knit. Imagine my delight when I
A weary traveller can be forgiven for expecting typical food in a highway restaurant, even in a nice place like the Skky Hotel in Whitehorse.
Fusion of fun and authenticity Read More »
We always said that when the kids were old enough we would take them for an Alaskan kayaking expedition, just like the one we had
Visiting the Glaciers Read More »
Some have a knack for the Grand Romantic Gesture Then, there are the rest of us, Romantically-challenged, who just can’t get it right.
Living Within Your Emotional Means on Valentine’s Day Read More »
We gratefully dropped our packs in the well-appointed bedroom of the houseboat. After one hour and five boats we had settled on the first we
States of Inebriation Read More »
After months of slowly working on my camper, I pull an all-nighter on the last day of April, frantically paring my possessions down to what
Before coming to Nicaragua’s beach mecca of San Juan del Sur, I had undergone a hostel scare in Granada – a polite-seeming colonial city with
Hostel Hostility, Part 2 Read More »
Early in my trip to Nicaragua last spring, I lost my bank card. I had a large sum of money in the bank, but no
Hostel Hostility, Part 1 Read More »
There was a time in my life when my father called me a professional volunteer. Working for a handsome wage was much less of a
Working for Free: Gaining so Much Read More »
One of the very first things that Yukoner Liam Campbell did when he arrived in India was land himself an invitation. “Within two hours of
Becoming A Role Model in India Read More »
We go traveling so we can have new experiences. So we can see new places, experience new tastes and be exposed to new smells and
Mindfulness is a Traveler’s Best Friend Read More »
Temperatures were in the mid-30s while we were in Munich. Many of the people spoke English, but many others did not. Neither Joanne nor I
Laughter Is The Same In All Languages Read More »
Whenever I travel to cities I seek out green space for the familiarity of trees and the relative quiet. While Day 1 in Delhi was
A Walk in the Park Read More »
Mark Zuehlke was a writer-in-residence at Berton House in 2003. At the time he had just finished several books on the history of the Canadian
Marching in remembrance of things past Read More »
Many Yukoners are involved in global issues and a series of talks at the Kwanlin Dϋn Cultural Centre brings their international experiences home. The Yukon
Thinking Like a Global Citizen Read More »
Mallory Ellen Pigage has been a Special Olympics Yukon athlete for 16 years. “Is a time for me to socialize and do sports at the same time.”
My Story as a Special Olympics Athlete Read More »
Dawson City resident Debbie Winston has a love of making art with beads – including antique glass and china chickens. A child of the sixties,
Freestyle Beading in Dawson Read More »
Homegrown singer-songwriter Gordie Tentrees is releasing his sixth album, Less is More, with a Northern tour this month. Tentrees is playing in Skagway, Dawson City,Keno
Taking His Music Around the World Read More »
Living far away from your family means that sometimes your strength and persistence will be tested. It’s Christmas 2014 and I am in Montreal. A
Another Christmas without my family Read More »
Off the southeast coast of Africa lies the beautiful island of Madagascar. While the children’s Madagascar movies paint a nice scenic picture of the island,
Cuisine for a cause Read More »
Jean Francois is a chef. I met him at a B.C. heli-ski lodge on Highway 5 — The Yellowhead — in the early 2000s. He
The Magic of Mushrooms Read More »
From the northwest to the farthest eastern point, I have seen Canada. Last month, Roger and I travelled to Newfoundland. We left our cozy forest
Folk Art in the Forest Read More »
I recently re-visited Holland, the country I grew up in. I have learned over the years, in speaking to fellow ‘Dutches’, that how I experienced
“Never heard of it!” That was my first thought when my aunt said Yukon Territory. Other than knowing it was part of Canada and that
From East to North Read More »
What’s an English teacher to do once she retires: take a trip through the Northwest Passage? Ruth Armson did that, and wrote about it. Compile
Write from the Soul Read More »
Destiny Clennett, 13, was one of eight students from Northern Lights School of Dance (NLSD) to attend the 13th World Congress of Dance and the
Dancing in Denmark Read More »
Living on a knife’s edge isn’t as exciting as it sounds. It can actually be downright tedious, and that’s what Wendy and Lucy captures —
It’s mid-winter when I finalize the tentative plans I’ve carried with me since leaving Ontario to drive to the Yukon a year ago. This summer
The motto on the Montana licence plate is Big Sky Country. I went to Montana before I knew the true meaning of ‘big sky’ —
Head in the Clouds Read More »
Joanna Lilley’s craft extends beyond poetry. With the publication of her new book, The Birthday Books (Hagios Press), the author shows she can write prose
Joanna Lilley Shows Her Love for the North in The Birthday Books Read More »
As we age do we revert to the simpler pleasures of youth? Perhaps all the way to the diaper? The symmetry of the baseball diamond
This past summer I had the unique opportunity to meet former New York Times columnist Richard Kinzer in Leon, Nicaragua. During my time there I
Bonding in the Ballpark Read More »
I first encountered Campari in 1980 at a hotel bar on Alonissos, a small island in the North Sporades group of islands in the Aegean
Cocktail Hour on the Tsirku Glacier Read More »
In his classic account of Sandinista era Nicaragua, Blood of Brothers, Richard Kinzer notes, “With the sole exception of Roman Catholicism, no institution is as
“Domingo! Domingo!” Baseball in Nicaragua Read More »
Returning home after traveling can bring culture shock that’s just as discombobulating as that experienced when heading off to the far side of the globe.
Learning from the Locals Read More »
The circus arts are some of the oldest performing arts: acrobats, contortionists, the bearded lady, bears pedaling bikes, clowns, and juggling. The big top, pennant
The Big Top Comes to Whitehorse Read More »
The Zhange Danxia landform in Gansu, China; The Great Blue Hole in Belize; Tulip Fields in the Netherlands; Mount Roraima in Venezuela, Brazil, and Guana,
Exploring the Bittersweet Beauty of the Juneau Ice Cave Read More »
There was fog hugging the ground at La Guardia Airport. Flights had been cancelled all day. My companions and I sat in Ottawa, checking the
Inspirational Cocktails in New York City Read More »
Two teams of Yukon students will travel outside the territory this spring after strong performances at the Destination Imagination Yukon tournament on February 28. Destination
Destination B.C. and Destination Tennessee! Read More »
The following story was my submission for the 1994 Yukon Young Authors’ Conference. There, I got to work with acclaimed Canadian playwright Guillermo Verdeccia, who
‘Road-schooling’ is the concept of using travel, either by itself or in concert with a curriculum, to educate a child. It brings learning to life
Learning is Everywhere Read More »
Want to be a part of a reality show that you can influence? Just hop onto Bjorn Troch’s website, The Social Traveler, and you can
The Social Traveller Read More »
When I was 16 years old I went to Hawaii with my family. We stayed in a modest but clean hotel with easy access to
Lessons the Ocean Taught Me Read More »
I arrived in Whiterhorse in the middle of the night after riding Greyhound buses across the country for five days. The last thing I wanted
Tea Time with Nicky Read More »
It’s not a dating service, or a counselling session. It’s a conversation. It might lead to other things, who knows? It’s the second time the
Human Interaction at the Library Read More »
At 3:45 a.m. we hear the local bus driver over the loudspeaker: “Good Morning. We will be arriving in Whitehorse shortly. The only restaurant open
An Odd Family: The Art of Bus Travel Read More »
Germany is green and clean — there’s not much garbage, and there are recycling bins everywhere. The people are friendly. Being on a train is
Can I Come Along Again? Read More »
rri Johnny Paladin says, “Have you ever been to Montana? Why is the sky so big there?” He’s trying to explain the allure of the
Parking Lot Cowboys: off the grid in Whitehorse Read More »
A welcoming smile greeted me through the glass, the face of the Kazakhstan immigration officer lighting up as if I was a dear friend. Striding
Between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Read More »
If you win the Take Me To Frankfurt contest, here are some suggestions for what you should do in Germany. Fly to Frankfurt and take
One Autobahn, Many Stops Read More »
Hi Juniper & Johnny, My roommate’s boyfriend of three years claims to be in the process of separating from his wife, however I believe it’s
Northern Romance, December 12, 2013 Read More »
I wanted to write something positive about drinking beer in China. After all, they are the world`s largest consumers of beer and a major hop-growing
“How’d you get here? Why’d you stay?” Ubiquitous phrases heard in the Yukon indeed. With the sheer number of transients coming through the territory, it’s
Roy, The Kindred Spirit Read More »
In September 2008 I visited Scotland with Casey Lee McLaughlin. I was almost killed on the slopes of Ben Nevis and I nearly went to
Looking for Ludwig Read More »
Guatemala has so many great elements to it, but the highlight of our trip (if you’ve read my other stories you may notice a common
Guatemala’s greatest asset is its people Read More »
In 2002, I embarked, with the love of my life, on a Yukon adventure I never experienced in the 29 years I lived here. Here,
The Dempster adventure Read More »
What makes a vacation, at least for me, is going to a place different than what you are accustomed to. This could be a change
A Recipe for a Lasting Memory Read More »
This Christmas I had the great fortune of visiting Guatemala. I really enjoyed answering the question, “Why did you decide to come to Guatemala?” which
You Say Goodbye, I say Hello Read More »
Mitraillette: it’s the world’s most perfect food. Without a description of its component parts you may mistake this culinary art form for a simple hot-dog
Belgian Street-Meat Heaven Read More »
If anyone deserves an equatorial break from winter, it is us, the North-of-60ers. Other than those living above treeline, we have been darker and colder
Hurry Up and Relax! Read More »
Tana Silverland didn’t ask for any attention, but she’s learning quickly that it has a way of finding her. The British ex-pat, who used to
Tour of Canadian Organic Farms Starts Here Read More »
There is excitement in the air, at least for those of us living on the west side of the Yukon River in Dawson City. Freeze-up
Flash freeze-up: Speculation and rumours Read More »
I can’t believe I am writing my last wine column of the year! This is a time when I reflect on what I have experienced
Last-Minute Christmas and New Year’s Thoughts Read More »
On my second day on board ship we saw a cow and calf blue whale,” says Emerald Kains. “The opportunity to share a moment with
Witnessing Arctic Change Read More »
We here at Beer Cache have just returned from a three-week brewery tour of the great craft brew state of Alaska. We were lucky enough
To Gas or Not to Gas? Read More »
While most of you poor sods were busy clothing and sheltering yourselves during the month of February, I was deciding how best to hydrate myself
Phew! After two columns dedicated to near beer, I’m so glad I can trade in my Holsten 0.0% for a beverage that doesn’t make me
Great Beer, and a Star Sighting to Boot Read More »
We drove down to Atlin for the May long weekend for some family time. Atlin is one of my favourite getaway places. The town is
Atlin is Great for Young Explorers Read More »