We’ve authored or co-authored many popular travel guides that have garnered flattering reviews. Our latest is The Seattle and Vancouver Book (Countryman Press/WW Norton), that has received enthusiastic reviews. While examining the similarities between the two cities, the book also details their cultural differences and how those differences can enhance your visit. Toshi provided 77 of the book's photos.

 Among our other books are Fairways: America’s Greatest Golf Courses (consultant), 2001; John Muir CitySmart Guide to Vancouver (May, 2000), The Greater Vancouver Book (1996); Spectrum Guide To Canada, 1996; Fodor's Canada, 1991-95; Fodor's Pacific North Coast, 1991-95; Guide To Western Canada (Globe Pequot), 1993-98; The Pacific Northwest-USA, (Prentice Hall) 1994 Writers At Work (1989); The Art Of Criticism (1984); The Vancouver, Book (1976); Businessman's Entertainment Guide (1975).

What Critics Have Said About Our Past Work:

City Smart Vancouver (John Muir/Avalon):
"Probably the best Vancouver guidebook ever written…"
-Editor, Travelwise Magazine-

"Many guide books on Vancouver exist, but Ray Chatelin's "City Smart: Vancouver" is probably the best."
-Alan Walker, Columnist, Sealetter Cruise Magazine

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Guide To Western Canada (Globe Pequot):
“There are few, if any, aspects of travel to Western Canada that are not covered in this guide. This, combined with its reasonable price, is likely to make it the standard to travel in Western Canada.”
-American Reference Book Association-