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...] about Old Quebec Carries the Aura of Canadian History
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A Golf Getaway Deep In The Fraser Valley
by Julie H. Ferguson The view gobsmacks me as I wheel into the Pretty Estate Resort in Harrison Mills, an easy day trip from Vancouver. Why hadn’t I stopped here before? “You’re early,” the man at the pro shop tells me. “Is it your first … [Read More...] about A Golf Getaway Deep In The Fraser Valley
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
Just for Couples: Deluxe-Style Camping
by Lauren Kramer Long known as a sleepy strip of land where many an older couple has aired out the kids' empty rooms and hung a "Bed & Breakfast" shingle out front, British Columbia's Sunshine Coast is finally coming into its own and … [Read More...] about Just for Couples: Deluxe-Style Camping
Big Island Road Tripping: Exploring the Ka’u District
by Chris Millikan Alternately munching creamy macadamia nuts and sipping robust island coffees, we head for Ka'u...and volcano country. Along the Big Island's backside, my hubby and I investigate the Hawaiian archipelago's most unpopulated … [Read More...] about Big Island Road Tripping: Exploring the Ka’u District
Turkey’s Beautiful Black Sea
by Barbara Barton Sloane “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. –Jacques Yves Cousteau A world of wonder is what you find at Turkey’s Black Sea. The region is rich in heritage, in sights, in culture – from … [Read More...] about Turkey’s Beautiful Black Sea
Tastes of Sicily
by Theresa Perenich What a surprise! A heavy box arrives in the mail. I thought I ordered a book on the history of sea salt but when I opened the box, it was sea salt from Trapani, Sicily. In September 2010, Phil and I visited Sicily using Palermo … [Read More...] about Tastes of Sicily
Niagara’s River Road
by Guylaine Spencer Picture yourself rollerblading through a gallery of Impressionist paintings. Now you’ve got some idea of what it’s like to cruise the river-hugging Niagara Parkway during the brief but brilliant fall-color season. The route … [Read More...] about Niagara’s River Road
Old San Juan Sunday: Puerto Rico’s Capital
by Leslie Jones The aromas of tostones (fried plantains) and asopao (a traditional chicken-and-rice soup) drift out of local eateries. Tourists pause in front of colorful storefront displays, and a sea of pedestrians and cars moves past. Narrow … [Read More...] about Old San Juan Sunday: Puerto Rico’s Capital
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
Exploring Victoria’s Eccentric Past
by Chris Millikan The historic Galloping Goose rail-line once linked Swartz Bay to Victoria; passengers paid 3-cents-a-mile to chug into BC's capital. These days it's a scenic greenway, and we cycle the thirty-five kilometer trail and … [Read More...] about Exploring Victoria’s Eccentric Past
Washington DC’s International Spy Museum
Mission Impossible: Mission Revealed by Chris McBeath Today, it is estimated that there are 42 active counter intelligence agencies in the world, spending over US$30 billion per year. That’s about $82,191,780 per day. We were given two … [Read More...] about Washington DC’s International Spy Museum