Lakefront adventures near Chicago bring energy and nature together in a way few cities can match. Lake Michigan stretches for miles, and the shoreline gives everyone space to move, relax, and explore. Paths connect beaches, parks, harbors, and … [Read More...] about Lakefront Adventures Near Chicago That Locals Love
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Horne Lake Caves: Sightseeing Under Vancouver Island
By Chris Millikan An exceptional day trip from Courtney, BC introduces us to the mysterious world of spelunking at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. In Horne Lake’s caverns, caving encounters can be easy or extreme, self-guided or … [Read More...] about Horne Lake Caves: Sightseeing Under Vancouver Island
Hurry To Hanoi – A City Of Beauty
by Sandra Harper Late one January afternoon I arrived in the center of Hanoi, the capital city of VietNam The sun sets early in the winter so the first thing I did was rush to one of the lakes that dot the city to savour the warmth. Standing by … [Read More...] about Hurry To Hanoi – A City Of Beauty
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
Chilling Out at The Jell-O Museum
by Susan Deefholts It's one of those grey, rainy spring days-cold enough to feel like we're about to regress back into winter. We've driven into the small town of Le Roy, New York in search of bright, jewel-toned colours and happy memories of … [Read More...] about Chilling Out at The Jell-O Museum
No Ordinary Christmas: Lake Titicaca, Peru
by Irene Butler Lake Titicaca is a name all school kids know and giggle at, although most have no idea where it is - straddling as it does the border of Peru and Bolivia. Coming over a rise, our first view of its sapphire waters is stunning—170 km … [Read More...] about No Ordinary Christmas: Lake Titicaca, Peru
Coastal Road Trips Along California That Ignite Wanderlust
Travelers often dream of hitting the open highway with the Pacific Ocean on one side and rugged cliffs or rolling hills on the other. Coastal road trips along California deliver exactly that feeling. Each stretch of highway offers a unique blend of … [Read More...] about Coastal Road Trips Along California That Ignite Wanderlust
Morocco’s Mountain Market
by Chris McBeath We were high in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, surrounded by Berbers and beautiful, but inhospitable country. “Take off your jewelry, leave your wallets with the driver; and don’t leave my side." Our instructions were more like orders … [Read More...] about Morocco’s Mountain Market
On Hemingway’s Trail in Havana
Ernest Hemingway lived in Havana, Cuba from the 1930s. Find out about the bars, restaurants and hotels he frequented, and that you can now visit. by Habeeb Salloum A few years ago, on a trip to Havana, Hemingway's granddaughter Mariel is reported … [Read More...] about On Hemingway’s Trail in Havana
The Lure of the Iguana
The Villa of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, linked to "The Night of the Iguana," Casa Kimberley, is a fascinating Puerto Vallarta attraction by Margaret Deefholts The place is haunted, its walls filled with old memories and lost dreams. … [Read More...] about The Lure of the Iguana
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
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