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
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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
Lakefront Adventures Near Chicago That Locals Love
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
History’s Ghosts in Old Lucknow
by Margaret Deefholts India's history holds many ghosts. It is a land of old loves, ancient hatreds, tarnished dreams and fleeting glory. I am in Lucknow in North India, and I am drawn into a story of extraordinary courage in the face of … [Read More...] about History’s Ghosts in Old Lucknow
Canada’s Jewel Still Sparkles: Quebec City Celebrates 400 Historic Years
Story by Chris Millikan A huge excitement surrounds Quebec City's momentous 400th-birthday this year. Launched by a spectacular New Year's Eve party and concluded with Cirque du Soleil's one-of-a-kind extravaganza. Even Quebec's native son, … [Read More...] about Canada’s Jewel Still Sparkles: Quebec City Celebrates 400 Historic Years
Whistling Along the Rails on the Whistler Mountaineer
by Margaret Deefholts Two things never cease to delight me: firstly, the splendour of our British Columbia scenery, and secondly, the exhilaration of train travel. Today, I’m about to enjoy both on a journey aboard the Whistler Mountaineer.It is a … [Read More...] about Whistling Along the Rails on the Whistler Mountaineer
Crete’s Samaria Gorge
by Keith Kellett In the old Venetian part of Hania, in Crete, I saw a pair of shoes I really liked. Or rather, one shoe … the left one! The other one was in a shop on the second floor, at the top of a steep flight of stairs. That particular day, I … [Read More...] about Crete’s Samaria Gorge
Mari -Where History Began Before History
by Habeeb Salloum Below our Furat Cham Palace Hotel in Deir ez-Zor, Syria's northern farming and oil capital, the Euphrates flowed in all its majesty. As I glanced on the waters of this mighty river which had witnessed the birth of civilization, I … [Read More...] about Mari -Where History Began Before History
Natal, Brazil’s Undiscovered Adventure Playground
by John Clites Our buggy hurtled up the dune, and I grabbed the roll bar with both hands, preparing again to leap the crest a la the Rat Patrol. At the last second Sergio, our bugueiro, yanked the steering wheel to the right and we slued to a stop … [Read More...] about Natal, Brazil’s Undiscovered Adventure Playground
Desert Retreat Offers R’N’R Without All The Usual Spa Glitter
Story and Photos by John Geary As we started up the trail, I glanced overhead and spied a pair of vultures circling above. "I wonder what they know that we don't?" I thought to myself, as I instinctively took a sip from my water bottle. At the … [Read More...] about Desert Retreat Offers R’N’R Without All The Usual Spa Glitter
South Africa’s Blue Train
by Nick Walton Invigorate your senses and ease yourself back into the easy chair of nostalgia with Africa’s one and only Blue Train; true opulence on rails. When you travel to Africa or find yourself amidst the company of the jet-set and globe … [Read More...] about South Africa’s Blue Train
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