Story and photos by Susan Deefholts I look down at the cobblestones outside the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales in Havana, Cuba. They are rectangular, and laid flush, like bricks—except that they’re brown and have an intriguing grain to them. … [Read More...] about The Rhythms Of Havana
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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...] about In the Wake of the Voyageurs
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
Okanagan Get-A-Way: Some of Kelowna’s Many Sides
by Chris Millikan Electric bikes kick off our whirlwind Okanagan escapade in style. On the first glorious day, my hubby and I mount these steely chargers and blissfully explore along Kelowna’s scenic bench lands. Up the street from our lakeside … [Read More...] about Okanagan Get-A-Way: Some of Kelowna’s Many Sides
Travel Habits That Help You Feel Less Like a Tourist
Some travelers blend in quickly, while others stand out within minutes. If you've ever felt eyes on you for pulling out a large map or speaking too loudly, you're not alone. Standing out as a tourist can make you a target for scams, cause … [Read More...] about Travel Habits That Help You Feel Less Like a Tourist
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
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...] about Spain Lives in Puebla, Mexico’s City of Angels
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
Pirates, Parrots and Monkeys: Isla Roatan, Honduras
by Chris Millikan For seven glorious days, Carnival’s Valor drops my hubby and me at a series of hot-hot-hot Caribbean ports for sunny adventures. Isla Roatan, a tropical island 30 miles off the northern Honduran mainland is no different. First … [Read More...] about Pirates, Parrots and Monkeys: Isla Roatan, Honduras
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
Olympic Peninsula Culinary Tour
by Barb Rees We dined on Scallops Provençale complimented with Columbia Valley “Domaine Ste. Michelle”, a sparkling Chardonnay at the luxurious “Inn at Port Ludlow.” The next day, after staying in one of their comfy suites with Jacuzzi tub, we left … [Read More...] about Olympic Peninsula Culinary Tour
Pageantry and Tradition at Windsor and Eton
By Chris Millikan Pageantry and tradition await us just thirty-minutes away from Paddington station. During an easy day trip from London, my husband, daughter Jessica and I hop an early train and spend an enjoyable day sightseeing in both Windsor … [Read More...] about Pageantry and Tradition at Windsor and Eton