by Susan Deefholts As my husband and I hurry through Kitchener's Victoria Park, I breathe in the crisp smell of winter. The bare branches of the trees and bushes are festooned with cheery lights that glow against the new-fallen snow. We cross … [Read More...]
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...]
An Italian Cooking Festival
by Theresa Perenich Puffs of soft, fluffy clouds caressed my mouth. The tiramisu flowed down my throat like liquid silk. My friends stared as I licked my lips. Reluctantly, I offered a sliver to Ann, Dan and Phil. Immediately, they ordered their … [Read More...]
Old Quebec Carries the Aura of Canadian History
by Habeeb Salloum From Québec City’s magnificent castle-like Le Château Frontenac with its medieval stone towers, gables and copper turrets, we surveyed the St. Lawrence River. For a long time, we stood enjoying the enchanting view. From our … [Read More...]
Bucharest in 24 Hours
by Rita Cook Think of Romania and almost instantly your mind will wonder to Transylvania and visions of Dracula. However, that’s not all that Romania is about and on a recent trip to this historical country, visions of garlic and crucifixes were … [Read More...]
Abbotsford: At Home with Sir Walter Scott
by David Elliott For anyone who loves Sir Walter Scott, Abbotsford is a place of pilgrimage. I arrived there on a drizzly afternoon in early September, crushing sodden leaves underfoot and tightening my scarf against a gale. The ground was like a … [Read More...]
Kicking back in Cartagena, a Caribbean Gem
by Sandra Scott When vacationers think of a Caribbean getaway, Cartagena, Colombia, is not usually at the top of their list of possible destinations but it will be before long. Cartagena offers a wonderful blend of sun, sand, sea, and history. It … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
Swap, Sip and See on Vancouver Island
by Barb Rees On Canada’s 145th birthday, we started celebrating with Vancouver Island’s biggest swap meet at Western Speedway in Langford. We’d camped next door at All Fun RV Park and Campground for the weekend and woke Sunday at 6:00 a.m. … [Read More...]
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...]
Lund Treasures or Dinner Rock Sunsets
by Barb Rees The longest highway in the world starts in Lund, BC about 23 km. north of Powell River. In this bustling jump off point for the islands, Mile 0 marks the beginning of Highway 101 which ends 15,202 km later at the tip of Chile. Your … [Read More...]