Tofino Canada Travel Guide

251 Things to Do in Tofino: And it is NOT just about Surfing

Welcome to Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the surf capital of Canada and much, much more. They call this the “end of the road” for Western Canada, but you are going to be calling it the start of the best time of your life. All you need is this eBook, an open mind, an open heart and the sense of wonder and adventure to embark on the journey of a thousand lifetimes. 

Whether you are here to find out why this is the Surf Capital of Canada or to check out the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve or to find something entirely new and exciting, this is the book that will help you start your journey and this is the place to find the magic that you seek. 251 Things to Do in Tofino: And it is NOT just about Surfing indeed does have that many suggestions (and more). 

This eBook also includes: 
• First Nations history, local artists & galleries 
• Amazing outdoors and fun kids’ activities 
• Annual events, entertainment and local gourmet eats 
• Great tips to make unforgettable memories 
• Voices of 100 local contributing authors 
• A comprehensive, detailed directory of Tofino 
• And so much more! 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Kait Fennell is a permanent resident of Tofino who finds herself more at home in the water than anywhere else. An islander at heart, she has travelled all over the world - from flying and developing pilot guide books in the Okavango Delta, Botswana to volunteering for a small pilot school in Durban, South Africa. Recognized as a National Garfield Weston Foundation Scholar, and graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Technology with a Commercial Pilot License, she left her aviation roots to pursue her passion for surfing, healthy living, the environment and indigenous culture. She can be reached at author@251thingstodo.com 

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14 Reasons Why I Love Savusavu Fiji

Have you visited Fiji's tropical paradise? Ryan Biddulph shouts out the tiny, sleepy little town in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. 

He shares 14 reasons why he loves Savusavu, Fiji and why you need to visit the place too. 

If you are on the fence about a trip to Melanesia or if you haven't yet added Fiji to your bucket list this may be the read that inspires you to book your trip to Savusavu, today. 

After living in Savusavu for 4 months in 2014 Ryan developed a love affair with this quiet, gorgeous, pristine, peaceful little island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. From the stunning, picture perfect scenery to the jolly, relaxed local residents Ryan explains in detail why you may love the community that Fijians have dubbed "the hidden paradise of Fiji." 

The Scene: Savusavu is a beach community nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Savusavu Bay. The community is an eclectic mix of indigenous Fijians, Fijian born Indians, ex-pats and tourists who make their way through to enjoy the famous hot springs and pearl harvesting trips popular in the area. Toss in sailors who make Savusavu Bay their port of calls and you have a rich mix of people who add a unique flavor to this already colorful island crew. 

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Essential India Travel Guide: Travel Tips And Practical Information

I have published another book in the travel genre that goes well with the rest of my other travel books. This book is called, "Essential India Travel Guide: Travel Tips And Practical Information". The book covers the issues faced by foreign tourists coming to India. Some of which include; what to eat, what to wear, how to deal with beggars, travelling during the Indian monsoons, safety for women and so on. I have also included a chapter full of Hindi words and phrases that a traveller might use on their trip to India. So far this is the biggest book that I have published and hope to get this out on paperback too.
Most tourists to India come unprepared and do not know what to do in certain situations. For instance, when they see beggars on the streets they do not how to react and what to do. In fact, in the last few decades millions of people have been lifted out of poverty and there are very few genuine beggars. Many of them are just doing it for quick cash. 

Two chapters have been dedicated on clothing. Some tourists to India have no idea what to wear and some wear very heavy clothing during the summer months which is definitely not ideal in the extreme Indian heat. I hope the 2 chapters would allow would-be tourists to make an informed choice on what to wear in India. 

The other issue is health. India can be a hot, dusty and dirty country. Garbage get dumped on the side of the road and it takes months till the local authorities come to deal with them. This spreads disease which the locals are more or less immune to. I have included things like, what immunizations to take and how to deal with the menace of mosquitoes and so on. 

I hope this book will be an ideal investment to those considering visiting India. 

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The Wander Year: One Couple's Journey Around the World

Mike McIntyre and his longtime girlfriend, Andrea, are in their early 40s and itching for a break. So they rent out their San Diego home--dog, cat and furniture included--and embark on a yearlong journey around the world. "We're not out to find ourselves, or even to lose ourselves," McIntyre writes. "We're merely seeking a pause in our routines." But the couple is soon swept up in the adventure of a lifetime: trekking in the Himalayas, traversing the Sahara on camel, scrambling over the temples of Angkor, crossing the world's largest salt flat in South America, scaling a New Zealand glacier. 

The book recounts the odyssey in 48 dispatches from 22 countries. Among them: birdwatching in Indonesia, a haircut from Vietnam's oldest barber, touring a notorious prison in Bolivia, haggling over rugs in Morocco, on safari in Nepal. McIntyre taps his self-deprecating humor to convey the joys, perils and frustrations of prolonged travel. When the couple ventures into a cyclone in Fiji on a rubber raft, he writes, "The absence of life jackets and paddles meant more room for our lunacy." And during a ride across India with a hired car and driver, he notes, "His passing technique was so precise, I could see my horrified expression reflected in the chrome bumpers of onrushing trucks." He also writes eloquently of such poignant moments as sleeping under the stars in North Africa, flying kites with a poor boy in Bali, and the death of a female tour guide in China. By journey's end, he's shucked much of his journalist's cynicism, and he stands in awe of a staggeringly beautiful world and the resilient souls who fill it.

The Wander Year is an expanded version of the popular series of the same name that ran in the Travel section of the Los Angeles Times.

From the author of the #1 Travel Bestseller The Kindness of Strangers - "A superb writer"--Los Angeles Times

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