By Chris Millikan On a day trip from Mykonos, Greece, a local boatman drops us on Delos, a tiny offshore island. Among marble ruins scattered over its parched landscapes, a story of grandeur and decline unfolds. Introducing a world forgotten … [Read More...]
The Isle Of Arran – A Wee Scottish Treasure
by Caroline M. Jackson An eclectic group of passengers at the Ardrossan ferry terminal boarded the top deck of the Caledonian Isles as we prepared to cross the Firth of Clyde to reach the Isle of Arran. Dubbed ‘Scotland in Miniature’, the island … [Read More...]
On Hemingway’s Trail in Havana
Ernest Hemingway lived in Havana, Cuba from the 1930s. Find out about the bars, restaurants and hotels he frequented, and that you can now visit. by Habeeb Salloum A few years ago, on a trip to Havana, Hemingway's granddaughter Mariel is reported … [Read More...]
Visiting Brontë Country: an Exceptional Experience
by Lori Henry The Brontë sisters have been a fascinating curiosity since publishing their work under the genderless pseudonyms Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell in 1846. Respectively, Charlotte, Emily and Anne went on to write some of the most well … [Read More...]
Through the Andes Atop an Autocar
by Judith Doyle Expect the unexpected in Ecuador. One day began when I climbed onto the roof of a railcar at Riobamba and rattled through the mountains of the Andes. It ended 10 hours later after our minibus circumnavigated two road blocks on the … [Read More...]
Braying in Aruba
By Lauren Kramer It’s easy to stick to the beaches when you’re visiting the Caribbean isle of Aruba. But head off the beaten track along a dusty road not far from the Arikok National Park and you’ll find yourself in the company of gentle-eyed … [Read More...]
The Philippine Island of Bohol
by Irene Butler Day trips from Manila to Bohol are a popular choice with island-hoppers, which speak volumes since the Philippine archipelago is comprised of 7,107 islands! After a short flight from the country’s capital we arrive in … [Read More...]
A Day at Chemainus
by Glen Cowley People most often visit Chemainus for its murals or live theatre, perhaps browsing the stores and taking a carriage ride. Unfortunate, for they are missing so much more in the "Little Town that Did.". For families, singles or … [Read More...]
Viking Longship Launching in Amsterdam
by Barbara Barton Sloane Biking, busing, tramming or hoofing it, Amsterdam is a city easy to get around. It has beauty, charm, and hundreds of canals connected by 500 pretty bridges - and flowers everywhere! These 17th century canals enjoy the … [Read More...]
Swimming With Dolphins in Orlando
By Robert Scheer Although Discovery Cove is technically located within Orlando, Florida, I’m calling it one of my favorite day trips from Orlando because this all-inclusive getaway truly is a world all its own. Unlike so many theme parks where … [Read More...]
Barbados’ Many Delights Are Perfect For Family Travel
by Lauren Kramer There's a joke in Barbados that God must be a Barbadian. It's the only way the 270,000 residents of this Caribbean island can explain the fact that year after year, they are spared from direct hurricane hits, while other isles not … [Read More...]
Bali, a Slice of Paradise
By Irene Butler With 17,504 islands in the Indonesian archipelago, island hopping is a must. Our choice of day trips from Jakarta, the country’s capital, was to the island of Bali, which can be done in a day, although most travellers dally for at … [Read More...]