RetroRebel+FollowBanff Is Gorgeous. But Canmore Felt Like HomeEveryone talks about Banff like it’s a pilgrimage. And yeah, the mountains are unreal, but I kept thinking about Canmore—the little town just outside the park, where the coffee shops don’t have lines and the Airbnbs don’t feel like tourist traps. I took the bus in every morning, surrounded by hikers and families, and realized I liked the quiet commute more than the crowds at Lake Louise. Maybe it’s just me, but the best part wasn’t the postcard views. It was finding a place that felt like it could be mine, even for a week. No filter needed. Just a small town, a bus pass, and a sense that I could breathe again. #TravelHonesty #NotJustBanff #SmallTownMagic #Travel20Share
jeffreyhester+FollowMiddle-aged Men Are the New Pokémon?!You won’t believe this: a Japanese town is obsessed with a trading card game starring real-life middle-aged men—think Pokémon, but with your uncle as the hero! Kids are collecting cards of local legends like the mayor, a retired train driver, and even the soba chef. The game’s actually brought the whole town together, making these everyday guys total celebrities. Visitors are coming from around the world just to get a pack. Who knew Kawara’s coolest icons would be its own ojisan? #Japan #TradingCards #Community #FeelGood #SmallTownMagic #Finance100Share
