by Julie H. Ferguson When I’m in a big city anywhere, I often avoid tourist traps by exploring a neighbourhood. The experience gets me in touch with the locals and shows me what it’s like to live there. If you happen to be visiting … [Read More...] about Exploring a Vancouver ‘Hood
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Petrified In Petra
by Margaret Deefholts Okay...perhaps not exactly "petrified", but certainly awfully apprehensive! I'm standing on a rough pathway, and far ahead of me, now disappearing caterpillar-like into a cavernous opening, is the rest of my group. It is … [Read More...] about Petrified In Petra
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
Cow Camp in Central Florida
by Katherine McIntyre When a cold front from the north turned our sunny beach into a windswept wasteland, my husband and I searched for things to do and places to see. With hiking in mind, we headed to Lake Kissimmee State Park in Central Florida. … [Read More...] about Cow Camp in Central Florida
No Pot Of Gold At The End Of The Klondyke Trail
Story and photos by Margaret Deefholts Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for? - Robert Browning Just beyond the cruise ship dock in Skagway, Alaska, I look at a display of photographs taken just over a century ago. … [Read More...] about No Pot Of Gold At The End Of The Klondyke Trail
Sister Sojourn To Salt Spring Island
by Jane Cassie "Pinch on a monkey tree," I chant, while gently tweaking my sister's arm. This kid-like prank immediately conjures up warm and fuzzy memories. It also reminds me of the saying, 'when you have a sister, you have a piece of your … [Read More...] about Sister Sojourn To Salt Spring Island
First Travel with a Newborn – What You Need to Know
Traveling with a newborn for the first time is never an easy feat. For even the most adventurous parents, the idea of interrupting well-set schedules and exploring unknown grounds may get you goosebumps. Nonetheless, if adequate preparation is made, … [Read More...] about First Travel with a Newborn – What You Need to Know
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
Romanticism is Alive – If you can find it – At Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher
by Erin Wiggins Shaver My husband and I met in an American Irish pub, over the ubiquitous libation that is well known in the U.S. as the Irish Car Bomb. Five years later we finally experienced the real deal—on our honeymoon, no less—seeking the … [Read More...] about Romanticism is Alive – If you can find it – At Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher
Acapulco Offers Visitors Natural Lagoons
by Habeeb Salloum A few kilometers past Acapulco Airport, the beach at Barra Vieja looked deserted when our group of seven stepped out of the van as it halted at the mouth of Tres Palos Lagoon. Wading through a few feet of water we climbed aboard … [Read More...] about Acapulco Offers Visitors Natural Lagoons
Roman Pompeii: Suspended in Time
By Chris Millikan A day trip from Naples, Italy introduces us to one of Europe’s best-preserved archaeological sites. The catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD entombed Pompeii under six meters of volcanic ash. Entering this sophisticated … [Read More...] about Roman Pompeii: Suspended in Time
On the Trail of the Black and Whites
by Cherie Clement Summer has ended, the nights are drawing in and the majority of tourists are in annual hibernation, so now is the time to enjoy the sensory delights of many parts of the English countryside. My husband likes driving and taking … [Read More...] about On the Trail of the Black and Whites