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All Aboard: Taking the Train from Vancouver to Jasper
Byemfletche May 29, 2022January 22, 2023

For an unforgettable 18 hour train journey, how about clambering aboard VIA Rail’s “The Canadian” from Vancouver to Jasper?

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Accommodation Reviews | Canada | International Travel | Travel Diaries

Vancouver to Jasper by ViaRail: Canada Travel Diaries
Byemfletche October 30, 2017August 12, 2025

Our Canadian trip was planned around this journey from Vancouver to Jasper by ViaRail – so did it live up to expectations?

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Canada | International Travel | Travel Planning

4 reasons why Vancouver and the Rocky Mountains are on my wishlist
Byemfletche May 15, 2017July 19, 2024

Apart from the fact that we’re both celebrating big birthdays in 2017, here are three more reasons why Canada is top of my travel wishlist!

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Alright bab?

I’m Emmalene, a forty-something born and bred Brummie. Married to Chris. AKA Mr Fletche, taker of photographs, driver abroad and long-suffering travel companion.

I’m a big advocate of eating, drinking and supporting local independent businesses.

But travel is my passion. Simple, easy travel. Here you’ll find how to cram all the sights into a weekend city break. Accidental hikes. Travel fails. Honest rambling travel diaries. Where to find craft beer, gin and street food.

We fit travel around full-time jobs, making the most of weekends, Bank Holidays and maximising those precious annual leave days!

Apart from travel, I love to read books, listen to music, drink gin and visit the theatre.

I always love to hear what you think so please like, comment or share!

Happy travelling…home and abroad!

Emmalene, A Brummie Home and Abroad