Diverse Cultural Experiences and Canadian Travel.
Australia has a lot of things to offer to its visitors. From breathtaking landscapes, amazing wildlife, and unique cultures to food and wine, Australia is one of the most visited countries in the world. The best experiences in Australia are not limited to these attractions. There are many other places that you can explore and enjoy. If you want to ensure you have the best experience as you travel through Australia, here’s how to do it.
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Your typical guide to Melbourne will extoll the many virtues of visiting sites like the National Gallery of Victoria. Yet the Sporting Capital of the World is excellent for the more adventurous.
[Read more…]One of my favourite things to do when I travel is to check out the local museums and art galleries. When I’m unable to travel, I have a feeling like I’m missing out on something. Spending time on weekends or evenings to attend virtual museum exhibits makes me feel like I’m exploring a new place, I’m back in university studying art history (with no exams!) and like I’ve gotten a new outlook on the world and different cultures.
I, for one, hope the trend of having virtual collections and exhibits available for the public will continue. Even when it is easier to be able to visit institutions in person, there will be many reasons why people may choose to view exhibits online:
Virtual exhibits or digitized collections aren’t something new. VirtualMuseum.ca, founded in 2001, is The largest digital source of stories and experiences shared by Canada’s museums and heritage organizations. You can find exhibits here from both large and small museums across the country. What I like even more than virtually touring the museums, through a 360 degree virtual tour or otherwise, is attending seminars or lectures that allow me to learn and get more from the experience as a whole.
As one might take a guided tour through a museum or gallery in person, so too can you take a virtual tour. Many institutions offer seminars/lectures, guided virtual tours, and art history lessons online for free or for a small fee.
I’ve taken a few free (with donation option) virtual tours/lectures offered by the Washington D.C. History and Culture non-profit. Typically, they used to offer in-person tours to bring people together to experience the history and culture of Washington D.C. Since the beginning of the pandemic and into the future, they provide virtual versions of these tours. The added bonus is that they cover major museums and galleries in other cities, too.
You can take a look at Eventbrite for free or paid events. Use the filters to select a date, price, category, format, language. . .
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The weather is beautiful, we have great scenery to look at – I want to be outside in the water, how about you? It’s time to head to one of the many outdoor pools in Vancouver and area, don’t you think?
The Squamish Eagle Viewing Float is a fun experience to enjoy as a way to get away from the city for a day.
There’s a very scenic drive to get to Squamish on the Sea-to-Sky highway. Located about an hour’s drive north from the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Squamish is a hub for those who love to get outside and be active year-round. While there are plenty of hiking trails nearby, I recently went to Squamish to go eagle watching.
