Destination: Banff, Canada (Taking the Banff Gondola, Afternoon Tea at Lake Louise, & Hike to Surprise Corner– DAY 2)

Fairmont Banff Springs in the fall (October 2024) Following a long day trip to Jasper National Park, my friend "A" and I spent the last one-and-a-half nights taking it easy in-and-around Banff. We spent the rest of our time doing a few haphazard activities, and overall enjoying the last of the beauty in this part … Continue reading Destination: Banff, Canada (Taking the Banff Gondola, Afternoon Tea at Lake Louise, & Hike to Surprise Corner– DAY 2)

Destination: Jasper National Park, Canada

Columbia Icefields Parkway (October 2024) While Banff National Park is wildly-popular with tourists around the world, many visitors also choose to add Jasper National Park to the itinerary while checking out this part of Canada. Jasper offers a more rustic and off-the-road experience in nature compared to Banff, including glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. My … Continue reading Destination: Jasper National Park, Canada

Destination: Banff, Canada (Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Yoho National Park– DAY 1)

Moraine Lake in the fall (October 2024) Banff National Park had been on my bucket list of places to visit for years. I fell in love with photos of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake online, and I knew I had to go sooner than later. That said, I had the opportunity to visit Banff for … Continue reading Destination: Banff, Canada (Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Yoho National Park– DAY 1)