By Colleen Bessel ITWPA Member Just a short ferry ride and you’re there, surrounded by rocky shoreline, towering Douglas firs, and majestic twisted Arbutus trees. You won’t find a single high-rise tower or trendy condo complex. The only traffic you will encounter is the lineup of cars departing the ferry with kayaks and Thule racks on top. You can smell and taste the salty … [Read more...] about The Island Next Door — Escape with a Galiano Island Getaway
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A Borneo Trek and Kayak Adventure: Rainforest, Orangutans, Mountain Village Longhouses, and Kayaking on the Sarawak River
By Roy Stevenson ITWPA Member If you enjoy native cultures, and nature and wildlife experiences, few islands can rival Borneo’s deep treasure trove of offerings. In Sarawak you can watch furry red Orangutans up close and personal, walk along an entire longhouse village raised high up on stilts, and kayak down a gentle river past enormous rock formations and some of the most … [Read more...] about A Borneo Trek and Kayak Adventure: Rainforest, Orangutans, Mountain Village Longhouses, and Kayaking on the Sarawak River