by Jane Cassie Swiss Family Robinson had been a favourite bedtime story when I was young. Before lulling off to sleep, I'd imagine being swept away to an island paradise where palm trees swayed in sugar white sand. Although I eventually learned … [Read More...] about Fairytale Reality on Aitutaki, Cook Islands
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Istanbul – The Old City
by Chuck Wightman Perched at the convergence of Europe and Asia, bridging cultures and histories, Istanbul keeps the propulsive rhythm of a bustling metropolis. Once the centrepiece to an empire spreading from Iraq to Algeria, ancient … [Read More...] about Istanbul – The Old City
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...] about Viking Longship Launching in Amsterdam
Olympic Peninsula Rainshadow
Story and photos by Glen Cowley It's called a rainshadow. A microclimate on the lee side of a mountain chain which receives less rainfall than its neighbours. Welcome to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State where the seasons run long and … [Read More...] about Olympic Peninsula Rainshadow
Australia’s Kangaroo Island
Story and photos by Keith Kellett Kangaroo Island, or 'KI'’, as it's known locally, is more noted for what it hasn't got than for what it has. Unlike mainland Australia, rabbits and foxes were never introduced, so the indigenous wildlife has less … [Read More...] about Australia’s Kangaroo Island
Entrance Fee to Denman Island
by Susan Black The adventurous 81-kilometre drive to Denman Island is a pleasant day trip from Campbell River south along Highway 19A, also known as Oceanside Route. Our Russian Ural bike rally team was presented with views of Georgia Strait … [Read More...] about Entrance Fee to Denman Island
Day Tripping from London to Oxford, UK
by Chris Millikan A day trip from London to Oxford suits avid walkers like us. Hopping an early train from Paddington Station, we arrive in this esteemed city of spires within 1-1/2 easy hours. A university town since the 13th century, … [Read More...] about Day Tripping from London to Oxford, UK
Seattle in 24 Hours
by Rita Cook What could be more fun than a trip to Seattle with thoughts of coffee, grunge, computer genius protégés and of course, the Seattle Seahawks. On a recent trip to this popular Pacific Northwest town however, I found there was a whole … [Read More...] about Seattle in 24 Hours
Loose and Lavish on Lana’i Four Seasons in the Hawaiian Sun
by Rick Millikan Adventurous curiosity attracts my wife Chris and I back to Lana'i, a small Hawaiian Island renowned for its longtime production of Dole pineapples. Only twenty acres of this luscious golden fruit remain...so one could say Lana'i's … [Read More...] about Loose and Lavish on Lana’i Four Seasons in the Hawaiian Sun
Romancing the Stone: Streaking Along the Sunshine Coast and Visiting Rockwater Secret Cove Resort
Story and photos by Cherie Thiessen In the old days we knew it as Lord Jim Resort, a collection of chalets and cottages on a pretty part of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, picturesquely named Halfmoon Bay. We would drop in for a decent meal … [Read More...] about Romancing the Stone: Streaking Along the Sunshine Coast and Visiting Rockwater Secret Cove Resort
Three Napa Winery Tours
By Rick Millikan Studying a Napa Valley pamphlet, my spouse Chris and I consider the specific features of 400 valley wineries. Some offer art galleries, gardens, caves, great vistas, picnic grounds, specialty wines, unique architecture, organic … [Read More...] about Three Napa Winery Tours
Wine and Dine in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of those places that pulls you in from the moment you arrive. As soon as I arrived, I was captivated by the inviting atmosphere and the unmistakable aroma of delicious food. It didn’t take long to understand why this town … [Read More...] about Wine and Dine in Niagara-on-the-Lake