by Andrew Hempstead | May 1, 2018 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, Maps
For their detail, accuracy, and unique waterproof characteristics, I’ve been a long-time fan of Gem Trek Maps. Through Summerthought Publishing, we’ve kept in contact with the company founders, Donna and Roger Nelson, for many years – and at one...
by Andrew Hempstead | Aug 12, 2017 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, Travelwriting
I’m lucky that Lake O’Hara, arguably one of the world’s finest hiking destinations, is just one hour’s drive from my home. I head up to the region at least a couple of times a year, but in the last two years have spent more time there working for a client who...
by Andrew Hempstead | May 27, 2017 | Atlantic Canada, Blog, Guidebooks
Two trips out east in 2016 were dedicated to a new edition of Moon Atlantic Canada. I finally had the time to drive the new Trans-Labrador Highway from end to end, but also spent considerable time in all four capital cities and resort areas such as Cavendish and...
by Andrew Hempstead | Sep 26, 2016 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, Wildlife
I’m not a wildlife photographer. I leave that to experts such as Wayne Lynch and John Marriott. But the amount of time I spend in the Canadian Rockies has allowed me many wildlife experiences. Most of these are memorable for the sheer exhilaration of seeing...
by Andrew Hempstead | May 27, 2016 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, Guidebooks
It seemed that there were more changes than usual in the Canadian Rockies since the 2013 edition of Moon Canadian Rockies – new cafes and restaurants, changes to the way campground reservations are made, and more. But the region is also much busier than...
by Andrew Hempstead | Aug 9, 2014 | Blog, Europe, Travel with children
For the last few years I’ve been writing and updating a travel book in the For Dummies series. As the market for books in this series is mostly families, authors are required to write with this demographic in mind. Travelling regularly with a young family myself...
