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
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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
Dawson City Lives Its History – Where the old is new and the new is old
by Katherine McIntyre With a wild and turbulent history behind it, Dawson City mines for tourist gold these days. But, it was mining for real gold that turned this First Nation fishing village, on a piece of swampy permafrost, in the Canadian … [Read More...] about Dawson City Lives Its History – Where the old is new and the new is old
Taming the Dragon
by Joei Carlton Hossack The Skytrain ride for my day trip to downtown Vancouver for my first experience of dragon boating had me intimidated. Even as I walked from the Main Street/Science World station to the Creekside Community Recreation … [Read More...] about Taming the Dragon
Timeless Taveuni: Finding Nemo & Fijian Bula
by Rick Millikan Of Fiji’s many attractions, snorkeling in the South Pacific may be the most enticing. Thus I soon experience one of life’s greatest joys exploring Taveuni’s colorful offshore reefs. Amidst this kaleidoscope of activity, I approach … [Read More...] about Timeless Taveuni: Finding Nemo & Fijian Bula
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...] about Swap, Sip and See on Vancouver Island
B.C.’s Land of the Smoking Water
by Glen Cowley Smoking waters relentlessly wend their way to a distant sea; unfurling power and beauty in their passing. The Columbia/Kootenay River valley, in mountainous majesty, disgorges its living waters under rolling mists over raging … [Read More...] about B.C.’s Land of the Smoking Water
Behind the Burma Death Railway
by Patricea Chow-Capodieci Brought up by Catholic parents to attend Sunday mass to remember Jesus’ selfless sacrifice for mankind, I felt strange that on this particular Sunday morning, I was instead visiting a cemetery in Thailand. Places that … [Read More...] about Behind the Burma Death Railway
The Rhythms Of Havana
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
Key Biscayne: Miami’s Serene Island Escape
Nestled just off the bustling shores of Miami, Key Biscayne stands as a tranquil haven for those seeking respite from the city's fast-paced lifestyle. Known as Miami’s Serene Island Escape, this picturesque destination blends natural beauty with a … [Read More...] about Key Biscayne: Miami’s Serene Island Escape
Key West, Florida: Historic Party Central
by Chris Millikan Arriving in legendary Key West just before the crimson sun slips into blue seas, we join celebrating sunset revelers at Mallory Square and all along the waterfront. While artisans peddle unique handicrafts, jugglers, zany … [Read More...] about Key West, Florida: Historic Party Central
Lapping it up in Hoi An, Vietnam
Story and photos by Joanne Lane I'm wading down a Hoi An street with my latest purchase held shoulder high to escape the floodwaters. It's our last day in Hoi An but I'll be danged if I'm going to let the annual rainy season prevent me from … [Read More...] about Lapping it up in Hoi An, Vietnam