A European Adventure
After a number of years focusing my travels around big American cities, today I start a three week jaunt across Europe.
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Vibrant Vancouver
Sat in the front seat of another float plane, I enjoyed a breathtaking view of Vancouver as I descended into its harbour. For such a densely populated city, I felt I’d arrived somewhere small and friendly.
Across the Salish Sea
After eight days exploring North America, it was time to visit some of its more westerly extremities. Flying out from Toronto, my first stop was Saltspring Island, via Vancouver Airport and a float plane.