by Twyla Campbell | Feb 25, 2021 | Drink, Travel
Wine season is upon us and though the pandemic still dictates where we go and how we interact, wineries will open their doors to guests. In BC, most require reservations so be sure to contact them first. My heart remains deeply anchored in the Okanagan Valley and for...
by Twyla Campbell | Feb 19, 2021 | Food, Travel
My next few segments on CBC Edmonton (radio) are going to be about travelling through food. If you are like me, and a million other people, you might be getting a little tired of cooking the same ol’ same ol, day after day, week after week. In an effort to...
by Twyla Campbell | Oct 13, 2020 | Travel
A three-day getaway to southeast Alberta not only appeased my physical need for wanderlust, but the beauty of the area with its wide-open spaces and spectacular sunsets did wonders for the soul, too. If you’re feeling the need to bust out, consider heading to...
by Twyla Campbell | Jan 16, 2020 | Travel
It’s -28C right now and as I look out my office window, my mind takes me to the Okanagan: hot summer days, sapphire blue water and endless fruit orchards. My first visit to the area was in 1967 to visit my grandparents who’d moved that year to Rutland...
by Twyla Campbell | Jul 20, 2019 | Life, Travel
I spent my birthday camping near Gull Lake with my sister, my friend and my daughter. The last time I camped was around 2003 when my common-law husband and I loaded up his kids and mine and hauled his father’s trailer to Bield, Manitoba for my family reunion. I...
by Twyla Campbell | Dec 22, 2018 | Drink, Food, Travel
I often get asked for recommendations in the Okanagan. I don’t mind, in fact, I absolutely love telling people about the great things in the valley, but, it does take a lot of time and effort to respond to emails and texts about what to eat and drink, or what to...
