The Other Things The peacocks (and other wildlife) of Vancouver Island 26 Apr 201826 Apr 2018 PACIFIC RIM HIGHWAY The deer came out at dusk. They barely lifted their heads to acknowledge us, but I slowed the car and put everyone on deer watch. Bear watch,…
The Other Things A walk in the park: Beacon Hill and the running of the goats 25 Apr 201824 Apr 2018 Part of an occasional series exploring North America’s national, provincial and state parks. VICTORIA When you ask people for travel recommendations, you’ll mostly get answers similar to what the region’s tourism bureau…
The Other Things The sketchiest McDonald’s in British Columbia 23 Apr 201823 Apr 2018 VICTORIA This is how the math breaks down when your intention is to go to a nice restaurant but you're still a parent after all: Three exhausted children (new friends)…
Summer Randyland: A peaceful excursion in Pittsburgh’s Mexican War Streets 21 Aug 201727 Sep 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP3djRXvvr8 PITTSBURGH — The unique art space The Mattress Factory was already there, and so was the Andy Warhol Museum, so Randy Gilson didn’t exactly step into a void when…
The Other Things A Walk in the Park: Silver Springs State Park 14 May 201730 May 2017 One day, there were two people who wanted to ride on the boat. Their names were Melani and Jillian. When they were rowing everywhere, they saw two baby alligators. One…
The Other Things Solomon’s Castle, a palace hidden in a Florida swamp 30 Apr 201714 May 2017 ONA, Fla. There are roadside attractions that are centres of power, author Neil Gaiman says. His book American Gods takes us to a few of them, and we’ve visited some…
