by Darlene Foster Imagine waking up each morning to fresh mountain air, dew glistening on terracotta-tiled roofs and the melody of Spanish songbirds. Imagine wandering well-kept, lush grounds, as picturesque as a pastoral painting, a pond to … [Read More...] about Enjoying the Heart of Spain – For Free
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Pampering Made Perfect at “The Point”
by Barbara Barton Sloane We are in the Adirondack wilderness, driving a winding road with snow covered pines forming a narrow passageway. Ahead of us, an intricate gate fashioned from logs and branches and spelling out “The Point.” After punching … [Read More...] about Pampering Made Perfect at “The Point”
Southwest Sensations: Bryce and Zion Parks
by Allan A. Swenson America is blessed with many magnificent natural wonders. Two of the most splendid are Bryce and Zion National Parks. Fifty yeas ago I stood in awe when I first visited these incredible marvels of stone. My wife had never been … [Read More...] about Southwest Sensations: Bryce and Zion Parks
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
B.C.’s Fort Steele: More Than Just A Ghost Town
by Chris Millikan Located in BC's sunny southeast corner, the Cranbrook region provides enjoyable summer highlights, especially for families. Over many years, my hubby, two kids and parents have taken advantage of holiday opportunities there: … [Read More...] about B.C.’s Fort Steele: More Than Just A Ghost Town
First-class or no-frills? You have your choice of two side-by-side Bruges hotels
by Tom Douglas What a difference a door makes! “Tourists land in here, take one look at the surroundings and know right away there’s been some mistake,” says Johan Creytens, owner of the Heritage Hotel in Bruges, Belgium, the city of canals … [Read More...] about First-class or no-frills? You have your choice of two side-by-side Bruges hotels
The Missing Psalm: Meditations on an Outlet Mall in Tuscany
by Peppa Martin Yea, tho I walk through the valley of Toscana, I fear no bad taste for thine greatest designers art with me. Guide me, oh lord, as I journey on a day trip the road well-traveled from Florence, on highways marked with signs I cannot … [Read More...] about The Missing Psalm: Meditations on an Outlet Mall in Tuscany
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
Historic Steveston’s Cannery Row
by Irene Butler "He's too short, and too ugly to marry," said Asayo. At first it was thought this "picture bride" was in bad sorts from her long journey from Hiroshima Japan in 1923-but she meant it. As was the practice of the time, … [Read More...] about Historic Steveston’s Cannery Row
Lund Treasures or Dinner Rock Sunsets
by Barb Rees The longest highway in the world starts in Lund, BC about 23 km. north of Powell River. In this bustling jump off point for the islands, Mile 0 marks the beginning of Highway 101 which ends 15,202 km later at the tip of Chile. Your … [Read More...] about Lund Treasures or Dinner Rock Sunsets
The Hoover Dam’s Human Touches
The Hoover Dam in terms of human endeavour symbolizes all the best of Depression era America by Dr. Bonnie Devet Tour guides itch only to inform. But their cargo of facts and figures often spurs travelers to seek out what is real, what is human in … [Read More...] about The Hoover Dam’s Human Touches
Summer Days in Southern Spain – Road Trip Highlights: Three Cities, One Week
By Chris Millikan From the quaint balcony my husband, daughter and I surveyed Malaga’s vital seaport, founded on the Mediterranean by seafaring Phoenicians in the 7th-century. Below, handsome plumed horses on sunset city tours pulled … [Read More...] about Summer Days in Southern Spain – Road Trip Highlights: Three Cities, One Week