By Irene Butler Pohutu Geyser erupts on average twenty times a day… it should not be long now. My husband Rick and I patiently wait before the gigantic rock mound from which intermittent spurts of steam escape through a large central crevice. … [Read More...]
Roman Pompeii: Suspended in Time
By Chris Millikan A day trip from Naples, Italy introduces us to one of Europe’s best-preserved archaeological sites. The catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD entombed Pompeii under six meters of volcanic ash. Entering this sophisticated … [Read More...]
A Victorian Christmas – Past And Present
By Margaret Deefholts I am standing at the entrance to a splendid castle, its fireplace decorated with boughs of mistletoe and ivy, its hallway aglow with lights, and its grand staircase banisters wreathed in garlands of holly. The rich aroma of … [Read More...]
London’s Favourite Haunts
by Jane Cassie He's dressed from head to toe in raven black and melds seamlessly into the pitch-dark night. In one hand is an umbrella that doubles as a cane. In the other, is a flashlight, waiting to come to life. Timing is everything, and when … [Read More...]
Circling British Columbia’s West Coast Splendour
by Margaret Deefholts Wondering where you'd like to spend your summer vacation this year? Try B.C.'s scenic coastal attractions. Enjoy a leisurely family trip, cuddle up in romantic hideaways with your sweetheart, or explore the highways and by-ways … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
Spain Lives in Puebla, Mexico’s City of Angels
by Habeeb Salloum Our guide's voice came through loud and clear over the microphone as we left Mexico City, the largest urban centre in the world, for the city of Puebla. "My name is Manuel, but I'm always confused about my name. When I enter a … [Read More...]
In the Wake of the Voyageurs
by Glen Cowley It is a long way from the St. Lawrence to the Fraser River n'est pas? History is the foundation upon which the present exists and the future unfolds. Barely visible and little known are the roots of French Canada in the Province … [Read More...]
Hiking Around Comox: Bumping Up Fitness
by Chris Millikan A two-night stay up on the Forbidden Plateau outside Comox, B.C. results in three rewarding day hikes. A day trip from our Coastal Trek Resort takes us to Strathcona, British Columbia’s first Provincial Park. Driving to … [Read More...]
Nara, Japan: Little City with Big History
By Chris Millikan Boarding an express train, we make a day trip from Osaka to Nara, established in 710 as Japan’s first permanent capital. Upon arrival, light rains fall; with umbrellas unfurled, we stroll throughout Nara-koen … [Read More...]
Sweetheart Sites of Seattle
By Jane Cassie It’s that time of year again –when chocolate boxes are carved into hearts, roses brim from corner grocers, and cupid comes out of hiding. So, how are you going to celebrate the big day of romance? What love-struck surprise can you … [Read More...]