by Leslie Jones The aromas of tostones (fried plantains) and asopao (a traditional chicken-and-rice soup) drift out of local eateries. Tourists pause in front of colorful storefront displays, and a sea of pedestrians and cars moves past. Narrow … [Read More...] about Old San Juan Sunday: Puerto Rico’s Capital
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Abbotsford: At Home with Sir Walter Scott
by David Elliott For anyone who loves Sir Walter Scott, Abbotsford is a place of pilgrimage. I arrived there on a drizzly afternoon in early September, crushing sodden leaves underfoot and tightening my scarf against a gale. The ground was like a … [Read More...] about Abbotsford: At Home with Sir Walter Scott
Behind the Burma Death Railway
by Patricea Chow-Capodieci Brought up by Catholic parents to attend Sunday mass to remember Jesus’ selfless sacrifice for mankind, I felt strange that on this particular Sunday morning, I was instead visiting a cemetery in Thailand. Places that … [Read More...] about Behind the Burma Death Railway
The Isle Of Arran – A Wee Scottish Treasure
by Caroline M. Jackson An eclectic group of passengers at the Ardrossan ferry terminal boarded the top deck of the Caledonian Isles as we prepared to cross the Firth of Clyde to reach the Isle of Arran. Dubbed ‘Scotland in Miniature’, the island … [Read More...] about The Isle Of Arran – A Wee Scottish Treasure
South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
by Irene Butler Day Trips from Seoul to the Demilitarized Zone or DMZ attract visitors from around the globe – over three million a year, according to our tour guide Lee. Rick and I, along with another half-dozen tourists exit South Korea’s … [Read More...] about South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
5,000 Eagles Gather In Southern BC
by Julie H. Ferguson Every November, between two and six thousand eagles congregate to gorge on spawned-out salmon within an easy day trip from Vancouver. I have yearned to experience this, the biggest convocation in North America, but was … [Read More...] about 5,000 Eagles Gather In Southern BC
The Corazon of Curacao
by Leslie Jones Colourful hues of blue, orange and aquamarine tower over the waterfront’s edge with matching umbrellas serenely situated below. A vivacious outdoor farmer’s market offers a vast sea of exotic fruits and vegetables, many foreign to … [Read More...] about The Corazon of Curacao
Around Xian City: China’s Ancient Capital
by Chris Millikan When touring China’s legendary sights with twenty other enthusiasts, my husband and I encountered unimagined marvels in Xian, the old capital where early Emperors ruled for 3000 years. Two amazing days began high atop ramparts of … [Read More...] about Around Xian City: China’s Ancient Capital
Enjoying the Heart of Spain – For Free
by Darlene Foster Imagine waking up each morning to fresh mountain air, dew glistening on terracotta-tiled roofs and the melody of Spanish songbirds. Imagine wandering well-kept, lush grounds, as picturesque as a pastoral painting, a pond to … [Read More...] about Enjoying the Heart of Spain – For Free
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
Hérens Cattle of the Swiss Alps fight with Udders – and that’s no bull
Story and photos by Tom Douglas It’s not the kind of sport Ernest Hemingway would have extolled in one of his adventure novels. In fact, the macho author would probably have snickered into his margarita at the thought of attending the cattle … [Read More...] about Hérens Cattle of the Swiss Alps fight with Udders – and that’s no bull
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