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Jacqueline Louie



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Jacqueline Louie is a Calgary-based freelance writer and a member of the Travel Media Association of Canada.

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Caution is Key if Travelling During the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Crisis

Posted on: March 12, 2020

Travelling is all about having fun, experiencing new things, relaxing and recharging. Travelling in Spring 2020, however, is none of those things. With the March 11 2020 declaration by WHO that the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, a pandemic (meaning it is prevalent over a whole country or the world),
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4 Eco-Friendly Personal Care Products to Use Instead of Hotel Toiletries

Posted on: December 30, 2019

It’s easy to be kinder to the environment while travelling if you and your family use eco-friendly personal care products instead of hotel toiletries. Notwithstanding the advantages of reduced plastic use, going natural benefits not just the environment, but people too. Here are five greener personal care products that can
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Reduce Your Environmental Footprint While on Holiday

Posted on: September 16, 2019

For Calgarian Tatiana Teevens, there is nothing more magical and inspiring than going swimming with whale sharks and seeing how incredibly beautiful the oceans are. “That is going to move people to protect them. What is going to change the world is when individuals become fiercely passionate about protecting our
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Tips for Keeping Your Cool When Travelling in Extreme Heat!

Posted on: August 5, 2019

There’s a lot of wonky weather these days. Environment Canada has posted heat warnings in southeastern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia, following similar warnings in Quebec and Ontario. Europe, the U.S. and the Arctic saw recent record-breaking heat, and July 2019 went down as Earth’s hottest month on record. How
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From Posh to Posh-ish: Hi-Lo Hotel Variety in Victoria, BC

Posted on: May 20, 2019

If you’re longing for a real spring with visions of crocuses and balmy weather dancing in your head, you may want to head to Victoria. British Columbia’s capital city offers a wide range of great hotels, from luxurious high end to ‘low’ – a bit more affordable, fun and funky.
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Ski (Or Board) a Lot? Season Passes and Multi Mountain Passes are the Way to Go!

Posted on: December 12, 2018

      Feel the sun on your face and breathe in the clear crisp of a blue sky day. Make snowmen and snow angels. Sip hot chocolate beside a crackling fire. These are just a few of the pleasures of winter in the mountains. Why not get out there
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On The Hiking Trails in Victoria

Posted on: September 3, 2018

If you’re visiting Victoria, B.C., heading out for a hike is a good way to explore the region’s natural beauty, get some fresh air and burn off excess energy. “You could get anything – beach, lake or forest, for any level, from easy to advanced hiking,” says art blogger Jessica
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Look Up! Look Waaay Up for Tree Top, Mountain Top, & Zip Line Aerial Adventures Across Canada

Posted on: August 27, 2018

Looking for an adrenaline-filled, action-oriented adventure? Here are a few aerial adventures across Canada where the hair-raising fun is guaranteed: Victoria & Nanaimo: WildPlay Element Park “The great part about this park is that even though you’re in an urban setting, you get a really good feel for an authentic
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Alpine Club Huts: A Comfortable and Convenient Alternative to Camping

Posted on: June 4, 2018

When Sandy and Tom Fransham bring their daughters Danika, 10, and Reese, 7, into the mountains, they’re showing them what a healthy lifestyle is all about, and sharing in all the joy and fun of being outside together, staying at an Alpine Club hut. “These are great memories for our
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Travel Green: How to Be an Eco-Friendlier Traveller

Posted on: April 13, 2018

  You’re getting ready to head off for a vacation in paradise. But you’re hopping on a fume-emitting jumbo jet to get there. If you want to travel green, you’ll probably re-use your hotel towel and bed sheets. What else can you do to be eco-friendly while away from home?
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