Elana Shepert

2 weeks ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Elana Shepert

The United States has issued "do not travel" warnings for 21 countries worldwide, sparking global attention. However, the Canadian government advises its citizens to avoid travel to 22 of them. The U.S. State Department updated its travel advice for citizens on Thursday, May 1, adding North Korea to the list of places its citizens should not travel to. It also added Burkina Faso in April. Previously, the government added Yemen, Iran, South Sudan, and Syria in March to its do-not-visit list.

2 weeks ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Elana Shepert

Canadian airlines often issue meal vouchers to travellers experiencing flight delays and cancellations. However, travellers may face difficulties redeeming meal vouchers at airport vendors, or the vouchers may not cover the total cost of the food. Have a look at everything Canadian travellers should consider when provided with a meal voucher at an airport. Air Passenger Rights founder and leader Gabor Lukacs tells V.I.A. that airlines often provide meal vouchers to travellers during delays.

2 weeks ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Elana Shepert

Flights from Vancouver to Paris could cost you several hundred dollars less at select times this year, even on some flights departing soon. Travellers looking to visit the City of Light on a one-way ticket have select options for under $400 departing this spring (in late May and early June). However, these itineraries involve lengthy stopovers (think 30-hour travel days).

2 weeks ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Elana Shepert

Geese don't know who owns the property where they lay their eggs, so don't be surprised if one of the long-necked fowl takes up residence in your backyard. The City of Vancouver has battled surging Canada goose populations since the early 90s, determining the best way to keep numbers down. While Canadian geese are an iconic part of the city's landscape, an overabundance of the waterfowl threatens other wildlife.

2 weeks ago | vancouverisawesome.com | Elana Shepert

A video of a crow and a rat appearing to fight or chase each other in a local park raises questions about how two of Vancouver's most populous animals interact. A Vancouver resident recorded the video on April 27, just after 8 a.m., while she was walking her dog in Douglas Park. It shows the two animals interacting in the sun by a sidewalk before the crow chases the rat into the field. But the footage doesn't show a typical predator hunting prey scenario.