by Amber Turnau Oktoberfest: one festival, 17 days, 6.2 million visitors, 6.9 million steins of beer, 104 oxen, 521, 872 chickens and 142, 253 pairs of pork sausages. Yes, the hedonistic Munich-based beer festival is rowdy, raucous, and … [Read More...] about Oktoberfest: The Largest Party in The World
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First-class or no-frills? You have your choice of two side-by-side Bruges hotels
by Tom Douglas What a difference a door makes! “Tourists land in here, take one look at the surroundings and know right away there’s been some mistake,” says Johan Creytens, owner of the Heritage Hotel in Bruges, Belgium, the city of canals … [Read More...] about First-class or no-frills? You have your choice of two side-by-side Bruges hotels
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
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
Death Valley: Land of Extremes
by Karoline Cullen “There could be a cataclysmic event tomorrow,” Ed says cheerfully as he welcomes us to the Inn. I look at him in alarm and ask, “What’s going to happen?” His eyes twinkle as he drawls, “Well, we may get a millimeter of rain!” We … [Read More...] about Death Valley: Land of Extremes
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...] about London’s Favourite Haunts
Victoria, BC: Gardens that Love Built
by Chris Millikan From lodgings at Oak Bay Guest House, my hubby Rick and I ramble daily through quiet Tudor-style neighborhoods and discover wondrous gardens. Ada Beaven established Windsor Park Rose Garden in 1937 by donating over 500 … [Read More...] about Victoria, BC: Gardens that Love Built
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
Reims, France: A Champagne High
by Justin Jangraw A bubbly liquid runs through the veins of the French in the Champagne-Ardennes province and the heart pumping it is Reims. Reims is the epicenter of Champagne production for the world. In fact, Champagne worldwide is only created … [Read More...] about Reims, France: A Champagne High
Petrified Pompeii – A City Frozen in Time
by Caroline M. Jackson "Mt. Vesuvius is not dead. It is a scaring presence.... like a bomb!" whispered Marco, our Italian tour guide, as our bus climbed up the narrow highway overlooking the Bay of Naples. En route to the well-preserved ruins … [Read More...] about Petrified Pompeii – A City Frozen in Time
Pharaohs in the Piazzas: Uncovering Egypt in Rome
by Rick Millikan While rolling our baggage from nearby Termini Train Station, my wife Chris and I contemplate a dream come true: visiting Rome’s regal ruins and gorgeous gurgling fountains. And then…we stumble onto Egypt. Passing an obelisk in … [Read More...] about Pharaohs in the Piazzas: Uncovering Egypt in Rome
On Top of the World at Bylot Island, Nunavut
by Lauren Kramer "No scared?" asks my Inuit guide, Sam. Truth is, I was terrified. We'd just climbed a 5,000-foot-high, snow-covered mountain peak on Nunavut's Bylot Island, our snowmobile just barely making it to the zenith. Perched at the top … [Read More...] about On Top of the World at Bylot Island, Nunavut