Yearly Archives: 2017

Difficulty: B1 Elevation gained: 580m (1900′) Key Elevations: Distance: 5km Time: 5-6 hours  Season: July to August  Map: Drive: The Kimbol Lake trail begins near the parking lot at the Nakusp Hot Springs pool. Trail: To get on the Kimbol Lake … Continue reading →

Paying for things whether from home or when on the road has posed some of the biggest difficulties during my travel. The first time I had great difficulties was when I decided I wanted to go to Bhutan and was … Continue reading →

TIPS FOR FRAUD PREVENTION Credit & ATM card fraud is a reality. Following a few simple rules will help protect you from disaster. Avoid Public Computers: All over the world you’ll find internet cafes where you can rent a public … Continue reading →

Every time you use your card overseas, your local bank converts the transaction into your local currency for billing purposes and take a little off the top for doing so. Thus the official rate you see online is not what … Continue reading →

Turn your vulnerable physical magnetic-stripe cards into virtual payment systems that require no card to be present. Americans are one of the last countries in the world to still use obsolete and vulnerable standard magnetic stripe ATM cards issued by … Continue reading →

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR MONEY Overall, the best general strategy to get at your money is always a combination of methods and back ups (i.e. have a debit (ATM) card, credit card and some cash or even some travellers cheques … Continue reading →

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR MONEY Overall, the best general strategy to get at your money is always a combination of methods and back ups (i.e. have a debit (ATM) card, credit card and some cash or even some travellers cheques … Continue reading →

This trail connects Castlegar to Trail on the east side of the Columbia River. It spans across several forest types. A shuttle is necessary. It makes for a great shoulder season hike as it is clear of snow earlier than … Continue reading →

This is a recently constructed trail in the new Twin Rivers Estates development. Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation gained: N/A Distance: 2km Season: Year-round Map: 82N/5 Castlegar Drive: Drive south on Hwy 22 towards Trail. Turn left on 32nd Street. Quick … Continue reading →

Located on the big bend of the Columbia River close to the confluence with the Kootenay River. Experience the river up close. Difficulty: Easy (walkway is paved) Elevation gained: 0m Distance: 1.8km Season: Year-round Drive: Right off Columbia Ave onto … Continue reading →