by Margaret Deefholts At nine o’clock on a perfect summer morning the Village of St. Jacobs is tranquil. From where I stand looking down King Street, the only vehicle on the road is a horse-drawn black buggy driven by an Old Order Mennonite farmer … [Read More...] about The Village of St. Jacobs: Ontario’s Mennonite Heritage
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The Heart of Halifax
by Margaret Deefholts Nova Scotia smells of the Atlantic Ocean—there’s a tangy freshness to the air that is different from the pine-scented summer breezes off the Pacific coast. Even though I know that the open sea is quite a long way off, the … [Read More...] about The Heart of Halifax
Sea Dreaming on the Amalfi Coast of Italy
Story and photos by Barbara Barton Sloane Our truest life is when we are in our dreams, awake - Henry David Thoreau I was awake yet was, most definitely, in a dream – the “SeaDream” Yacht to be precise. Cruising along the Amalfi Coast of Italy, … [Read More...] about Sea Dreaming on the Amalfi Coast of Italy
Why Off-Season Travel Offers the Richest Rewards
I used to plan my vacations like everyone else—around holidays, school breaks, and sunny forecasts. But everything changed the year my partner and I booked a last-minute trip to Barcelona in late November. We weren’t chasing warm weather or … [Read More...] about Why Off-Season Travel Offers the Richest Rewards
In Huatulco, Mexico, Eco Tourism is the Winning Ingredient
By Chris McBeath The van bumped and cajoled its way up into the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, kicking pebbles into the jungle precipice from the dirt track and lurching to a standstill every so often for us to view the local wildlife: a tarantula … [Read More...] about In Huatulco, Mexico, Eco Tourism is the Winning Ingredient
Isan, the Thailand of Old
by Irene Butler A monkey swung on a vine above our heads in metronome-fashion, as if counting the humans entering his domain with each side-to-side movement. I set off into the tangle of jungle with my husband Rick and our guide Yui (U-ey) … [Read More...] about Isan, the Thailand of Old
South Florida is a Blend of Old and New
Story and photos by Robert Nebel "A1A — I know I'm close to it," our driver, Robert Roshkind, insisted as he navigated a residential neighborhood in Hollywood, Fla. Robert, who is both a relative of mine and a former New York City cab driver, was … [Read More...] about South Florida is a Blend of Old and New
Oktoberfest: The Largest Party in The World
by Amber Turnau Oktoberfest: one festival, 17 days, 6.2 million visitors, 6.9 million steins of beer, 104 oxen, 521, 872 chickens and 142, 253 pairs of pork sausages. Yes, the hedonistic Munich-based beer festival is rowdy, raucous, and … [Read More...] about Oktoberfest: The Largest Party in The World
Escape into California Wine Country
Story and photos by Theresa Perenich "Are you really cruising the wine country in California?" asked one of our Georgia friends. "Yes," said my partner Phil. "We're going on a three day Culture of the Vine cruise with Cruise West. The ship embarks … [Read More...] about Escape into California Wine Country
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
The Titanic: Forever Lost, Forever Remembered!
by Margaret Deefholts When tense I'm inclined to clench my teeth, and right now I'm grinding my molars big time. The reason? I'm travelling on MIR I, a submersible that is searching through the debris of the sunken wreck of the Titanic. Should … [Read More...] about The Titanic: Forever Lost, Forever Remembered!
Culinary Markets Around the World Travelers Should Visit
Travel often begins with food, and markets give the clearest view of local life. Culinary markets around the world bring together farmers, cooks, and families who share daily meals and time-tested habits. In Istanbul, vendors line busy streets with … [Read More...] about Culinary Markets Around the World Travelers Should Visit