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Sunset over Long Beach, Tofino, British Columbia
Ann Badjura, 2006
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| Welcome to Our Inaugural Issue |
| A good travel story is almost as much fun as a trip - you see a place with fresh eyes, and feel the traveler's pain without ever leaving your couch! |
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| Yet there are few outlets for aspiring traveler-artists -- hence, I am delighted to welcome you to this first issue of our new magazine. I hope you enjoy it. |
Let me know what you think - and send in your stories!
John Parker, Publisher |
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casting call
Adventure Idol
| | No matter what your age or ability do you have an adventurous spirit? |
| If so, tell us about it and you could be selected as a Fresh Tracks Adventure Ambassador. |
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dispatches blog
My Alaska
| | The Fresh Tracks Blog is full of stories, photos, and insights from the experts. |
| This month, discover Alaska with Robin Poirier. |
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| Exploring the streets of Anchorage is almost like being in any other city. The familiar box store names litter the busy streets and tall buildings surround you. But there is a hint of something wilder in the air... |
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story of the month
Surf Sisters Hang Ten in Tofino
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| by Robin Rowley |
| OK, I’ll admit it - these days I prefer satin sheets to a sleeping bag, and a pedicure to a bungee jump. |
| Oh, well, alright then -- if truth be told, I always did prefer them (and to my mind you are a fool if you don’t)... but what I mean to say is - I’m getting worse. |
| Yes, it’s sad, but I seem to have reached an age when my idea of "adventure" is renting a movie I’ve never seen and ordering Thai takeout from down the block, (actually very daring, considering my stomach and spices’ tumultuous relationship). |
| So when my friend Christy suggested we go on a girls weekend to learn to surf on the west coast of British Columbia, I immediately retorted that "I’d rather be thrown in a washing machine in the cold wash and put on spin", - thinking that would be just like surfing, but over quicker. |
| However, when Christy reminded me that it would not be long now before I preferred the company of cats to men, I sat up and decided to pull myself together. |
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our 'untourist' guide to hidden gems
Tofino for the Untourist
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| Tofino, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, has pristine wilderness and lots to do. This is the Fresh Tracks way to make the most of it... |
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Where To Stay : There are famous lodges in Tofino but our favorite - and better value - is the Long Beach Lodge. Most hotels don't make you feel at home - but this hotel's Great Room is like the home you always wanted. A roaring fire, comfy sofas, and the sights and sounds of the Pacific outside the window - it's enough to make you wish it was raining so you could stay in and read a great book!
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Play Outside: All of the beaches surrounding Tofino are beautiful. Long Beach is the most well-known, but there are other (better) beaches.
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name it and win
Quote of the Month
| | A $100 travel credit for the first 3 readers to correctly tell us who wrote the following: |
| "There are two valuable rules for a special correspondent - Travel Light and Be Prepared... I should take a cleft stick with you. I remember him saying in Africa he always sent his dispatches in a cleft stick. It struck me as a very useful tip. Take plenty." |
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last seen
Memorable Moments on the Road
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| Have an amusing picture or anecdote? Send them in - and for each photo or anecdote published get $50 travel credit for your next Fresh Tracks adventure! |
Alaskan Pawnshop by Robin P
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Spring Fashions in Tofino by Allen Rowley
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