Brian Hosier

[Updated February 2022] Due to storm damage in the winter, the Othello Tunnels remain closed. BC’s Othello Tunnels, just a couple of hours east of Vancouver, is one of those …

The Coquitlam Crunch trail is a moderate uphill urban hike near Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada’s West Coast. Built and maintained by the City of Coquitlam, the Crunch is an …

I’ve lived in British Columbia for over 20 years, but without a doubt, one of the best-kept secrets just north of Vancouver is the Britannia Mine Museum. It is the …

Kualoa Ranch is a 4000-acre private nature reserve and working cattle ranch on the windward side of Oahu. While it’s free to visit the ranch, you won’t experience much unless …

WestJet Airlines is Canada’s second-largest air service and the 9th largest airline in North America. I have traveled on WestJet airlines many times, so I thought it’s time to share …

I traveled to the Oahu Polynesian Cultural Center at the end of our Hawaiian Cruise from BC onboard the Celebrity Eclipse ship. My wife Karen had already been there and …

If you are traveling to Oahu, visiting Pearl Harbor is an incredible must-see destination. Pearl Harbor is rich in history and reverence, and a visit here will leave you with …

Queen Elizabeth Park is situated on the highest elevation of land within the city of Vancouver, Canada. At 152 m or 500 feet, it provides panoramic views of Vancouver and …

Swoop Airlines is a new Canada low-cost airline and competition to Flair Airlines. Swoop launched in early 2018 and is the latest entry into the ultra-discount market for low-cost airlines …

The famous Grouse Grind hike is commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” For those of us that have taken this challenging Grouse Mountain hike on the north shore of …