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’08 CANADA & U.S. PHOTO SERIES, PT4

BANFF

Shotgunning beers, the rockies and sick nightlife!

Banff was another place I had little to no expectations of and a place I fell in love with immediately. Everything from the hostel to the people had me in awe and we have even touched on the lakes and glaciers! The nightlife was another highlight here and there was a certain bar (Aurora since changed to high rollers bowling) which would serve 25 cent beers! Yes they tasted disgusting but I was 21 and the only thing that mattered was that it got me drunk!

WHERE IS BANFF?

3 WEEKS IN BANFF

3 WEEKS IN BANFF

The hostel was perfect as well, everyone knew each other and every night we would head out together for a pub crawl or to a nightclub. So meeting friends here was never a problem and a great place to actually travelling solo for the first time.

To visit the website of Samesun Hostel, Banff click here.

Matt, Steve & Clotilde

David Simpson talking with a girl in Banff. Three weeks in Banff

3 WEEKS IN BANFF

David Simpson pointing a finger in Banff. Three weeks in Banff

Ryan, Henry myself and a Canadian

David Simpson and two guys in Banff. Three weeks in Banff

Every night had the same script! You can see 3 weeks of drinking every night was getting the best of me

Four guys and ATM machines in Banff. Three weeks in Banff
David Simpson and two guys drinking in Banff. Three weeks in Banff
David Simpson and a guy talking in Banff. Three weeks in Banff

Clearly different mentalities

3 WEEKS IN BANFF

David Simpson and three people in Banff. Three weeks in Banff

Mike and I taking to the streets with a Hawaiian Lei

Bow Valley Lager in Banff. Three weeks in Banff

This was responsible for my actions and poor photography skills

The only time we changed scenery was to have a new drinking environment

Night time on the road in Banff. Three weeks in Banff

Banff is stunning but I didn’t appreciate it half as much as i should have!

Full marks to the guy in the jacket who managed to find me a bottle of Harp in Banff (it’s a Belfast beer). Although word is he nabbed it from the hostel fridge 🤷🏻‍♂️

BANFF….

  • PEOPLE – 8.5/10
  • BACKPACKING – 8.5/10
  • WEATHER – 8/10
  • THINGS TO DO – 8.5/10
  • FOOD – I did not eat!
  • VALUE –  7.5/10
David Simpson and a girl in Banff. Three weeks in Banff

Hayley, top Kiwi!

SUMMED UP….

  • HIGHLIGHT – The other backpackers & the nature which I ignored due to my youth.
  • LOWLIGHT – Having to leave
  • MVP – Too many!
  • VISIT AGAIN – Only if I could go back to ’08
  • RATING – 8/10

FINAL THOUGHTS

Banff is for sure a special place and it’s clear to see I got comfortable and stayed a little too long. However I am a big believer in everything happens for a reason and even looking back would not have changed anything.

NEXT UP

Back to Calgary for the infamous Stampede, the only thing that was going to get me to leave Banff! Click to read.!!!!!

SAFE TRAVELS, DS x
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This episode is part of the The Canada & U.S. Photo Series, click to see episode 1.

Question Time

  • Have you been to Banff or the Rockies, what was your experience like?
  • What was your favourite experience?
  • Any stories to tell?

Let me know in the comments below . . .

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