British Columbia

Long Read: The Grit and Glory of the Urban Hike

What is a trip? Writer Tyee Bridge skips the airport and eschews the train station in favour of lacing up a pair of old runners and setting out to walk the Trans Canada Trail that begins in his own backyard.

International

How Far Would You Travel for Wellness?

Writer Curtis Gillespie headed to the Swiss Alps to take in some of the legendary spas all in the name of, you know, science. Here's how he managed to survive a week of getting better.