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 | May 20, 2015 | Atlantic Canada, Blog, Guidebooks
A spring 2014 trip through Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland kicked off the research for new editions of my Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotia books, followed by a family trip to Prince Edward Island in July. After many years of having a blue band with the...
