August has always been my favourite month.
Perhaps it’s because I grew up in the Okanagan, where August seemed to stretch on forever.
It was a season of teenagers – “hanging out” at the beach, warm evenings around campfires, or sweaty summer dances, and long, carefree days.
At Kalamalka or Okanagan Lake — the water finally surrendered to weeks of sunshine and became as inviting as a warm embrace.
By August, the orchards were overflowing with abundance. The last cherries gave way to fragrant peaches, sun-ripened apricots, juicy plums, raspberries, nectarines, and other stone fruits, while the first grapes, apples, and pears hinted at the even bigger harvest still to come. The air hummed with bees drifting lazily from blossom to blossom, white clouds wandered across impossibly blue skies, and after dark the Milky Way spilled across the heavens highlighted by the Perseid meteor shower stitching fleeting ribbons of light through the night.
Even now, August carries that same feeling for me—a season of possibility. A gentle reminder to slow down, savour the moment, and dream about where life’s next journey might lead.
As many travellers enjoy this summer’s holidays, seasoned explorers know that now is also the perfect time to begin planning next year’s adventures.
In this month’s newsletter, we’ll wander through the sun-drenched Mediterranean, admire Japan’s spectacular spring blossoms, celebrate Canada’s magnificent coastlines, and raise a glass to summer with a special Traveltini.
Wherever your travel dreams may take you, I’d be delighted to help you turn them into unforgettable memories.
