Kim Pemberton

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Arizona canyon trek an insight into Navajo culture

Riding in the back of a Jeep through the majestic Canyon de Chelly National Monument, I am so engrossed by the steep-walled, red canyons I don’t notice a wooden fence behind a stand of cottonwood trees, still sporting brilliant fall colours one week before winter.

February 2, 2019 Travel USA

Tourists sit on the edge of the Grand Canyon - a must-see site for Arizona visitors. (Kim Pemberton photo)

Mt. Hood Territory, lodge a Shining destination

Who can forget the opening scene of Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 cult classic horror film The Shining as a single car gradually climbs the forested foothills of the Cascade Range towards a snow-capped mountain in the distance.

January 12, 2019 Travel USA

Mt. Hood at sunset, seen from the Timberline Lodge which is less than 6 km from its summit. Kim Pemberton photo

Tracking history in Cranbrook, B.C.

Nestled in the valley between the Rockies and the Purcell Mountains, Cranbrook is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream vacation, where you can hike, bike and golf in summer or go snowmobiling and snowboarding in winter.

December 25, 2018 Travel Canada

It’s hard to miss the entrance to Cranbrook’s historic downtown district when visitors pass under this sign off the Highway 3 that crosses the southern portion of British Columbia. (Kim Pemberton)

An adventure of islands awaits in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to visit in the Caribbean but my first impression of this unspoiled archipelago is the friendliness of the people.

December 1, 2018 Travel International

At Wallilabou Bay, there’s still evidence that the Pirates of the Caribbean film was filmed here. (Kim Pemberton photo)

Eat like a local in Los Cabos

If you are a “foodie,” you are likely already eating where the locals eat on your travels. But the best way to better understand a country through its culinary traditions is by taking a cooking class.

October 23, 2018 Travel International

Nearly every room at Le Blanc Spa Resort, which opened last March in Los Cabos, has an oceanfront view. The adult-only, all inclusive resort has four outdoor pools, including one infinity pool and two swim-up bars. (Kim Pemberton photo)

Plenty to behold off the beaten path in Victoria

When visiting Victoria, almost everyone goes to the “must-see” places like Butchart Gardens and Craigdarroch Castle.

October 13, 2018 Travel Canada

The Butchart Gardens has 22 hectares of lush green space to discover and the added bonus of allowing visitors to bring their dogs with them. (Kim Pemberton/Special to Postmedia)