Story and photos by Habeeb Salloum "Let's go and see the late King Hassan II Mosque", is usually the first suggestion a host offers visiting friends when planning a sightseeing itinerary of Casablanca - Morocco's top commercial and industrial … [Read More...] about Casablanca: a City For All Visitors
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A Tibetan Adventure
by Teresa Bondavalli Like other Tibet admirers, I waited a long time to get to visit this country that has been virtually inaccessible for almost all of its existence. When Tibet came under Chinese rule in the 1950s, the Chinese weren't very … [Read More...] about A Tibetan Adventure
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
Escape into California Wine Country
Story and photos by Theresa Perenich "Are you really cruising the wine country in California?" asked one of our Georgia friends. "Yes," said my partner Phil. "We're going on a three day Culture of the Vine cruise with Cruise West. The ship embarks … [Read More...] about Escape into California Wine Country
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
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
Historic Ontario: Walking Through Time in Charming Heritage Towns
Ontario is a treasure trove of history, offering countless opportunities to step back in time while exploring charming heritage towns like St. Jacobs. From cobblestone streets to century-old buildings, these destinations provide a vivid glimpse into … [Read More...] about Historic Ontario: Walking Through Time in Charming Heritage Towns
Curacao: Full of Curiosities
By Chris McBeath The tiny Dutch island of Curacao in the Caribbean, seems an unlikely spot for an anthropological dig. Not the kind where the dusty soil coats to the sweat of your skin and creeps beneath your finger nails but the sort where human … [Read More...] about Curacao: Full of Curiosities
Tastes of Sicily
by Theresa Perenich What a surprise! A heavy box arrives in the mail. I thought I ordered a book on the history of sea salt but when I opened the box, it was sea salt from Trapani, Sicily. In September 2010, Phil and I visited Sicily using Palermo … [Read More...] about Tastes of Sicily
A Thoroughly English Day Out in Little Known Norwich
by Anna Bright Surrounded by hell-bent footsteps and a blur of grey scowls, we ducked onto a suddenly peaceful train, to escape the insanity of rush hour London for an altogether more green and more pleasant part of the land. I heard a keen … [Read More...] about A Thoroughly English Day Out in Little Known Norwich
In Huatulco, Mexico, Eco Tourism is the Winning Ingredient
By Chris McBeath The van bumped and cajoled its way up into the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, kicking pebbles into the jungle precipice from the dirt track and lurching to a standstill every so often for us to view the local wildlife: a tarantula … [Read More...] about In Huatulco, Mexico, Eco Tourism is the Winning Ingredient
Avoid the Crowds at the Un-Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic National Park
by Joan Fitting Scott In 2004, some 3.2 million visitors made the pilgrimage to the 1,200 square miles of stunning, protected wilderness that is Yosemite National Park, high in California's central Sierra Nevada range. Contrast this to about … [Read More...] about Avoid the Crowds at the Un-Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic National Park