by Dori Saltzman "That's a subway station?" my friend asked incredulously as she flipped through the photos of my trip to Athens. The photos which triggered her curiosity were a series of glass display cases filled with ancient pottery and … [Read More...] about Athens: The Olympics only Made it Better
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Charm Meets Craft Breweries in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston greeted me with its soft, golden light and the sound of horse hooves echoing through cobbled streets. The city felt like it had paused time—elegant antebellum homes, wrought-iron balconies, and a quiet warmth in the air. But just beneath … [Read More...] about Charm Meets Craft Breweries in Charleston, South Carolina
Discovering The Quiet Magic Of Florida’s Coastal Towns
The quiet charm of Florida's coastal towns has a pull that words can barely contain. I discovered this during a week-long escape with my partner, when we decided to trade crowded streets for open skies and see what life felt like beyond the constant … [Read More...] about Discovering The Quiet Magic Of Florida’s Coastal Towns
Patagonia Passage
by Cherie Thiessen I hold unto the side of the building to prevent the unrelenting Puerto Natales wind from turfing me onto the busy road. It has already scooped up at least five travellers, backpacks and all. One of the airborne was my partner, … [Read More...] about Patagonia Passage
Nashville’s Steel Magnolias
by Kathleen Walls The history of Nashville, Tennessee is liberally sprinkled with women who didn't know "their place". So if you've been feeling like you have to keep on your toes to survive in "a man's world". Music City is a great place to … [Read More...] about Nashville’s Steel Magnolias
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...] about The Isle Of Arran – A Wee Scottish Treasure
Historic Ontario: Walking Through Time in Charming Heritage Towns
Ontario is a treasure trove of history, offering countless opportunities to step back in time while exploring charming heritage towns like St. Jacobs. From cobblestone streets to century-old buildings, these destinations provide a vivid glimpse into … [Read More...] about Historic Ontario: Walking Through Time in Charming Heritage Towns
Pisa: Discovering La Dolce Vita – Beyond The Tower
by Susan Van Allen The Tuscan sky put on a twilight show, complete with rosy clouds and amber rays, as a pair of nuns crossed the River Arno's pale stone bridge. The nuns eclipsed a couple at the bridge's center who fell into an embrace. … [Read More...] about Pisa: Discovering La Dolce Vita – Beyond The Tower
Whistling Along the Rails on the Whistler Mountaineer
by Margaret Deefholts Two things never cease to delight me: firstly, the splendour of our British Columbia scenery, and secondly, the exhilaration of train travel. Today, I’m about to enjoy both on a journey aboard the Whistler Mountaineer.It is a … [Read More...] about Whistling Along the Rails on the Whistler Mountaineer
Christkindling Joy and Goodwill
by Susan Deefholts As my husband and I hurry through Kitchener's Victoria Park, I breathe in the crisp smell of winter. The bare branches of the trees and bushes are festooned with cheery lights that glow against the new-fallen snow. We cross … [Read More...] about Christkindling Joy and Goodwill
September Danish Days: Vikings Descend on Solvang
by Sheila Fox Tanksley For the last 70 years, in mid-September, there has been a Danish Days celebration in the heart of California's Central Coast. This year, number 71, the theme is "Solvang: Can You Remember When?" My husband and I have extra … [Read More...] about September Danish Days: Vikings Descend on Solvang
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