Coquitlam B.C: How to Explore Like a Local

*This post was sponsored by Tourism Coquitlam.  As always, all opinions are my own.  All photos: Copyright Maple Leopard Welcome to one of the Lower Mainland's best getaways: Coquitlam , British Columbia. This beautiful city is a bustling urban getaway 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver. I grew up in the area, and spent a few years in Coquitlam. It was an amazing adventure to revisit childhood memories.

Princess Cruises: What is a Medallion Class Cruise?

Cruising season is here again. Yay! Last Friday I was invited to tour Princess Cruises ship the "Royal Princess." It was at Pier 66 in Seattle for her first voyage to Alaska. The media tour was amazing and I'm excited to share more about this royal class ship: " The Medallion Series.' You may be wondering...

Calgary Alberta: 1 City 5 Ways

    All images are my own except this one : By Jack Carter on Unsplash Calgary is a beautiful prairie city, located an hour from the Canadian Rockies. It's   a destination fueled by natural wonders and resources. I've had many opportunities to visit, and still haven't covered everything there is to do. Join me to explore the city of Calgary Alberta: 1 City-5 Ways.  It's ranked #4 on The Economist's latest "Quality of Life Index" of 140 cities- the highest in North America.