by Habeeb Salloum Below our Furat Cham Palace Hotel in Deir ez-Zor, Syria's northern farming and oil capital, the Euphrates flowed in all its majesty. As I glanced on the waters of this mighty river which had witnessed the birth of civilization, I … [Read More...] about Mari -Where History Began Before History
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Just for Couples: Deluxe-Style Camping
by Lauren Kramer Long known as a sleepy strip of land where many an older couple has aired out the kids' empty rooms and hung a "Bed & Breakfast" shingle out front, British Columbia's Sunshine Coast is finally coming into its own and … [Read More...] about Just for Couples: Deluxe-Style Camping
Victoria’s Gardens: Free for the Viewing
By Chris Millikan Year round floral spectacles may inspire a day trip from Vancouver to Victoria, BC, where a passion for gardening is evident everywhere. Riotous flowers adorn boulevards and store fronts; hanging baskets, wooden tubs, classy … [Read More...] about Victoria’s Gardens: Free for the Viewing
The Romance of Rail Re-born
by Lauren Kramer What could be more romantic than hurtling through the darkness in the bed of a luxury train car, the soothing rhythm of the train on the tracks lulling you to sleep? Train travel brings with it the nostalgia of a yesteryear … [Read More...] about The Romance of Rail Re-born
Frolic in Nature and Taste the Culture in Riviera Nayarit
by Irene Butler Curtains of foliage drape the sides of narrow waterways deep in the mangrove forest. Our small boat manoeuvres past the bulging roots needed to hold these towering trees upright in the silt base. “See the crocodiles?” says our … [Read More...] about Frolic in Nature and Taste the Culture in Riviera Nayarit
Turkey’s Beautiful Black Sea
by Barbara Barton Sloane “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. –Jacques Yves Cousteau A world of wonder is what you find at Turkey’s Black Sea. The region is rich in heritage, in sights, in culture – from … [Read More...] about Turkey’s Beautiful Black Sea
Into West Maui’s Past: Ka’anapali and Old Lahaina-Town
by Chris Millikan West Maui has attracted holidaymakers for centuries. Even Hawaii's legendary Kamehamehas recognized a good thing when they saw it. Staging extravagant luaus, they surfed and played on Kaanapali's golden beaches for days. But, … [Read More...] about Into West Maui’s Past: Ka’anapali and Old Lahaina-Town
St-Malo: In Search of Jacques Cartier
by Julie H. Ferguson I glimpse St-Malo from the sea just as Jacques Cartier did on his voyages home from the New World in the sixteenth century: the sun illuminates the old town behind its medieval ramparts and towers. I’m riding the early … [Read More...] about St-Malo: In Search of Jacques Cartier
Horne Lake Caves: Sightseeing Under Vancouver Island
By Chris Millikan An exceptional day trip from Courtney, BC introduces us to the mysterious world of spelunking at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. In Horne Lake’s caverns, caving encounters can be easy or extreme, self-guided or … [Read More...] about Horne Lake Caves: Sightseeing Under Vancouver Island
Lapping It Up In Norway
by Margaret Deefholts I'm standing on a bluff located deep within the Arctic Circle, wishing I could strip off my clothes. Well, some of them anyway. Expecting to be chilled to the bone, I'm wearing a thick fleece jacket, and leggings under my … [Read More...] about Lapping It Up In Norway
Walking The South China Sea
by Margaret Deefholts I’m standing at the edge of a pontoon, gazing down at the greedy waters of the South China Sea off the shores of Sabah, Borneo, and I’m scared witless. In fact, “witless” is what I must have been to sign on for this escapade … [Read More...] about Walking The South China Sea
A Day at Chemainus
by Glen Cowley People most often visit Chemainus for its murals or live theatre, perhaps browsing the stores and taking a carriage ride. Unfortunate, for they are missing so much more in the "Little Town that Did.". For families, singles or … [Read More...] about A Day at Chemainus