by Andrew Hempstead | Apr 18, 2020 | Banff, Blog, COVID
Riding out Covid 19 in Banff is no different to doing so anywhere else in the world. But there is a big difference for the town itself. As a tourist resort that attracts millions of visitors annually, most of the residents rely on the tourism industry for an income,...
by Andrew Hempstead | Feb 28, 2020 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, Guidebook History, Guidebooks
Since the first edition of Moon Alberta was published in 1995 (right), the design of Moon covers has evolved greatly. At that time, Moon was the only major guidebook company that did not use a corporate colour on their covers, and every cover featured a different...
by Andrew Hempstead | Nov 30, 2019 | Blog, Travel with children
Between my work as a travel writer, family vacations, and trips home to Australia, I had assumed a few years back that by the time our two children graduated high school they would be “million milers” through the Air Canada Million Mile Program, which...
by Andrew Hempstead | Aug 5, 2019 | Blog, British Columbia, Guidebooks
Since Moon Alberta was discontinued a few years back, I’ve spent less time exploring Alberta and more time in the neighbouring province of British Columbia. The manuscript for the next edition of Moon British Columbia will not be due until 2021, but by spreading...
by Andrew Hempstead | May 27, 2019 | Atlantic Canada, Blog, Guidebooks
As the proud new owners of a mapping company (gemtrek.com), 2018 was very busy for us. But sales of Moon Atlantic Canada had been very strong over the last year, so I was asked to write an update for spring 2019 publication. It was mostly updating prices and keep...
by Andrew Hempstead | Nov 28, 2018 | Blog, Guidebook History, Guidebooks
For over four decades, Moon guidebooks have been trusted companions for independent travelers the world over. But the books have evolved greatly–beginning with photocopied notes sold at Australian hippy markets to slick, full colour books distributed worldwide. One...
