Lisa Kadane

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Lisa Kadane has been a travel writer in Calgary for nearly 20 years. She was a features, lifestyle and travel writer for the Calgary Herald and now writes for a variety of publications including Today’s Parent and Toronto Star. You can find her racing her kids on the slopes at Fernie Alpine Resort, curled up with a good book, or planning her next adventure with her husband.

All-time favourite souvenir: Framed photos of travels hung as art around the house remind me every day of the places I’ve been.

Must-pack item: A good book and earplugs.

Best travel advice: Do your research beforehand so you don’t waste time on the ground.

Recent Articles

Family Travel Survival Guide: Las Vegas

This once adults-only city has transformed into an all-ages destination. Here are our picks for family-friendly hotels, activities, and places to eat.

6 Tricks and Tips for Surviving Family Travel

Take the stress out of travelling with kids. Here’s how to avoid toddler tantrums and teen sulking, and make the most of your trip.

What to Do in Vail, Colorado

Hitting the slopes may be one of Vail’s main draws, but you’d be remiss if you didn’t explore the ski town’s amazing restaurants, cocktail spots and spas.

6 Things to Know About Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Interpreter Bram Dams shares his love for Canada's national parks. Plus, three more national parks to explore across Canada.

The Buzz About Mead

Once called the “nectar of the gods,” this honey-based wine has aged well. Here's the story behind it, and where to try it across North America.

How to Spend 3 Days in Los Cabos, Mexico

Los Cabos offers an array of land and sea adventures—from rewarding hikes to epic paddles—rounded out by fabulous food and inspired cocktails.

Top Things to Do in Barbados

You can swim with sea turtles, stay in an upcycled hotel and drink rum in a historic plantation all while visiting Barbados.

Top Things to Do in Anguilla

This small island is home to cerulean waters, a unique culinary scene and stunning accommodations, making it the perfect Caribbean oasis.

Why to Plan for a Vacation to Jasper in the Fall

A fall getaway to Jasper, Alberta, means shoulder-season discounts at hotels and crystal-clear stargazing during the Jasper Dark Sky Festival.

Learning to Cook in Todos Santos, Mexico

On the Baja Peninsula, Chef Iker Algorri Camacho teaches travellers about the most important ingredient in his Mexican classics: love.