by support | Nov 16, 2022 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, Guidebooks, New editions
Although travel restrictions to Canada were lifted earlier this year, International travellers have not returned to pre-pandemic numbers. That said, Banff was as busy as ever this summer with local and domestic travellers filling hotels, restaurants, campgrounds, and...
by support | Aug 16, 2021 | Blog, Canadian Rockies, Guidebooks, New editions
Avalon Travel has been publishing books in their new “Best of Parks” series for a few years, but all titles have been to U.S. parks. I was approached by the company last year to co-author a new book in the series that would combine Glacier National Park...
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 | 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...
