larkycanuck
Larkycanuck is the pseudonym for the spirited, spontaneous and zestful Canadian. The Blog is focused on showcasing budget adventure travels for working families. Larkycanuck has traveled to over 15 countries, 38 cities in 10 years. He has never quit a job to do this. He travels with his wife and on some trips with the house rabbit (Pepper).
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3 Common Myths Canadians Have About Mardi Gras
There are several things that Canadians and Americans share in common given the geographic and cultural dispositions of both nations. However, run a poll across a wide demographic on what these similarities are, and you will get a wide and varying response. But two things over which there will be no dispute over are our […]
Indie Band ‘So Long Storyland’ on NOLA music, style & Katrina
You got to love social media for its adaptability in making instantaneous connections in foreign locations when traveling. It is especially valuable for travel bloggers like myself to identify unique trends, styles and culture to showcase to readers. Thus I am excited to share with you an emerging talent out of New Orleans, that I […]
11 Unique Experiences beyond the Las Vegas Strip (from the Huffington Post)
This blog post was originally published on Huffington Post Alberta Blogs by me. Here is a direct link to the post. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/abi-paul/unique-las-vegas-experiences_b_5966766.html
How To See Gods in Vegas (with Uncle Kracker)
haga clic aquí para ver en español clique aqui para ver em Português Cliquez ici pour voir en français 日本語で表示するにはこちらをクリック The Grand Canyon is one of the most remarkable natural wonders in the world and considered to be one of the “Seven Wonders of the Natural World”. I finally got my chance to view this […]
The most Famous Secret Downtown in USA
The secret is out and the cat has left the bag! Downtown Las Vegas is a hidden gem in the city of glitter and glam. Metaphorically speaking, the new Downtown experience is the winning jackpot in casinoland! Courtesy of city of Las Vegas, Erin O’Boyle Photographics A BRIEF HISTORY On May 15, 1905, a railroad land […]
Secrets of Las Vegas Art District Revealed
One of the core elements that defines us as a species is that of the sense of discovery and adventure. This element is the cause behind most if not all of the great human triumphs including the principles behind urban planning and design. However, in recent years there has been a reversal of this pattern. For […]
A Shipping Container Park? Where else but Downtown Las….
Nobody will ever criticize Las Vegas for its timidness and banality in design and architecture. Las Vegas, or rather a portion of the City referred to as “The Strip”, is anything but that! The famous casino hotels and modern resorts of the Vegas Strip are the iconic man made wonders of the modern world and there […]
Pepper, the traveling bunny
Hi My name is Pepper. I am a 3 year female Lionshead bunny that like to travel with my adopted family. I was adopted at the age of 1 from the Calgary Humane Society where I spent a good few months healing and in care by the good folks there. Here are some of my […]
Vegas By Night: A Unique Experience
I had never been on a helicopter ride at night until my first adventure of flying in one to see the glittery lights of Las Vegas. Vegas by night from the ground is undeniably spectacular but a view from the air offers a totally different perspective. I flew with Maverick Helicopters for this incredible experience. The fly-by […]
Downtown Revitalization Project : Lessons for Canada
I step out on to the streets on a balmy summer morning with the daily newspaper tucked under my arms headed to the neighborhood coffee shop. The smell of fresh roasted organic java of some variety is evident in the air inside. The coffee shop is typical of most independent neighborhood cafes with relaxing couches, tables, […]
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