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

Recipe: Bourbon Eggnog

Eggnog started in England as a drink for the wealthy. Here, Justin Taylor, general manager of The Cascade Room in Vancouver, shares his bourbon eggnog recipe.

Picking apples for cider. Photo by Mike Pepperdine

North Americans Are Rediscovering Cider

Long before North American settlers grew corn to make bourbon or malted barley for beer, the Puritans planted apple seeds to nurture the star ingredient for their favourite tipple: cider. Here are four places to drink a creative glass of cider.

Drink This: The Sidecar Cocktail from France

Learn the history of this cognac-based drink and where to try it around the world. Plus, we give you a recipe to make your own at home.

How to Spend Three Days in Anguilla

There's plenty to see and do on this Caribbean island including beach adventures, museum hopping and watching a performance by iconic musician Bankie Banx.

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.

Discovering San Diego’s Low-Key Spots for Family Fun

Writer Lisa Kadane and her family explore San Diego like locals by visiting its lesser-known attractions. Here, she writes about her experience with her kids riding the carousel at Belmont Park, swimming at La Jolla Children's Pool and wandering through Birch Aquarium.

The History of the Margarita

Plus, the best margaritas in Whistler, Dallas and Toronto, and a recipe for a perfect Patrón margarita.

Why to Visit Costa Rica in the Summer

If you love nature, then summer is a great time to visit Costa Rica, when its famous rainforests are at their greenest. Plus, take advantage of shoulder-season hotel savings and don't miss turtles hatching on the beach.

‘Love It Or List It, Vancouver’ Co-Host Shows Off His Favourite Spots in the City

Todd Talbot from Love It Or List It Vancouver brings us to his favourite spots from the city, from exploring Granville Island to the Science World.

Learning to Love Scotch On Islay, Scotland

On a quest to develop a taste for Scotch whisky, our writer heads to a beautiful island renowned for its single malts.