by Andrew Hempstead | Sep 12, 2023 | Blog, Guidebooks, Reviews
I’ve worked for most major guidebook publishers, and each series has its sell points, but the Moon guides have always stood out to me for their stellar reputation as go-to guides for travelers that are serious about learning more about the destinations they...
by Andrew Hempstead | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog, Events, Guidebooks
It was a memorable weekend in San Francisco helping Moon Guides celebrate 50 years of guidebook publishing. A testament to Moon’s stellar reputation was the attendance of guidebook publishers from as far away as Europe and Asia, dozens of guidebook writers, and...
by Andrew Hempstead | Nov 16, 2022 | 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 Andrew Hempstead | Aug 16, 2021 | 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 | 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 | 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...
