by Jamie Ross I sit on the stone wall that protects Burrastow House from the sea, looking out over Vaila Sound. The beautiful twilight Shetland sky of the Summer Dim is blood red, and reflects off the shimmering ocean waters. "Back home we have a … [Read More...] about Trekking Around the Wild and Mysterious Shetland Islands
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Treasures Of The British Museum Comes To Victoria On An Exclusive North American Visit
Story and photos by Margaret Deefholts At Victoria's Royal B.C. Museum, a frisson of anticipation and curiosity ripples though the audience, as Brendan Moore, Curator of the British Museum takes the podium. He is here to talk about the RBCM's … [Read More...] about Treasures Of The British Museum Comes To Victoria On An Exclusive North American Visit
Titanic Belfast – Birthplace of the Titanic
by Irene Butler From a distance it is likened to an immense iceberg glinting in the sun. As we near the edifice its appearance takes on the angular shape of four massive ship prows, each facing a different direction. Both perceptions are … [Read More...] about Titanic Belfast – Birthplace of the Titanic
Pampering Made Perfect at “The Point”
by Barbara Barton Sloane We are in the Adirondack wilderness, driving a winding road with snow covered pines forming a narrow passageway. Ahead of us, an intricate gate fashioned from logs and branches and spelling out “The Point.” After punching … [Read More...] about Pampering Made Perfect at “The Point”
Whistler For Non Skiers
by Lauren Kramer My first ski lesson, some 13 years ago, saw me clinging to my ski instructor on a Banff bunny hill, sinking my nails into his sleeve lest he try to escape. His parting words are memorable to this day. "In all my years of … [Read More...] about Whistler For Non Skiers
Sister Sojourn To Salt Spring Island
by Jane Cassie "Pinch on a monkey tree," I chant, while gently tweaking my sister's arm. This kid-like prank immediately conjures up warm and fuzzy memories. It also reminds me of the saying, 'when you have a sister, you have a piece of your … [Read More...] about Sister Sojourn To Salt Spring Island
Sea Dreaming on the Amalfi Coast of Italy
Story and photos by Barbara Barton Sloane Our truest life is when we are in our dreams, awake - Henry David Thoreau I was awake yet was, most definitely, in a dream – the “SeaDream” Yacht to be precise. Cruising along the Amalfi Coast of Italy, … [Read More...] about Sea Dreaming on the Amalfi Coast of Italy
New Orleans: Where the Soul Survives
by Kayt C. Peck Signs of Katrina are everywhere; water lines on the concrete embankments of the freeway during the taxi ride from airport to hotel; stories of whole neighborhoods abandoned and destroyed; or the haunted look in the eyes of the … [Read More...] about New Orleans: Where the Soul Survives
Scenic Santa Fe: An Enchanted City Any Time of Year
By Jane Cassie Like an annoying metronome, the wipers slap in time to Michael Buble's rendition of Come Fly With Me as they clear the fresh cache of snow from our windshield. "What's with this?" I say to my husband who's sitting next to me in the … [Read More...] about Scenic Santa Fe: An Enchanted City Any Time of Year
Bali, a Slice of Paradise
By Irene Butler With 17,504 islands in the Indonesian archipelago, island hopping is a must. Our choice of day trips from Jakarta, the country’s capital, was to the island of Bali, which can be done in a day, although most travellers dally for at … [Read More...] about Bali, a Slice of Paradise
Indigenous Culture and Heritage Sites to Visit Around Toronto
Often celebrated for its skyscrapers and bustling city life, Toronto holds deeper cultural layers that trace back to its Indigenous roots. As you explore the city's landscapes, from the iconic Fort York to the serene paths of High Park, you uncover … [Read More...] about Indigenous Culture and Heritage Sites to Visit Around Toronto
Desert Retreat Offers R’N’R Without All The Usual Spa Glitter
Story and Photos by John Geary As we started up the trail, I glanced overhead and spied a pair of vultures circling above. "I wonder what they know that we don't?" I thought to myself, as I instinctively took a sip from my water bottle. At the … [Read More...] about Desert Retreat Offers R’N’R Without All The Usual Spa Glitter