by Julie H. Ferguson Every November, between two and six thousand eagles congregate to gorge on spawned-out salmon within an easy day trip from Vancouver. I have yearned to experience this, the biggest convocation in North America, but was … [Read More...] about 5,000 Eagles Gather In Southern BC
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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
B.C.’s Land of the Smoking Water
by Glen Cowley Smoking waters relentlessly wend their way to a distant sea; unfurling power and beauty in their passing. The Columbia/Kootenay River valley, in mountainous majesty, disgorges its living waters under rolling mists over raging … [Read More...] about B.C.’s Land of the Smoking Water
No More Storms in South Africa
by Lauren Kramer It was called the Cape of Storms by early Dutch settlers, whose ships floundered in turbulent seas on the jagged rocks surrounding the southern-most tip of Africa. When flying in to Cape Town today, however, visitors are … [Read More...] about No More Storms in South Africa
Molokai’s Aloha Spirit: High Times and Tentalows
by Rick Millikan Cooing doves, gobbling wild turkeys and whistling exotic birds rouse us from cozy beachside tentalows. Seeking Hawaiian adventures, my partner and I takeoff in a racy red convertible along Molokai Ranch's rust-red roads and onto … [Read More...] about Molokai’s Aloha Spirit: High Times and Tentalows
Turtle Trekking – In Search Of Costa Rica’s Arribadas
by Cherie Thiessen Beneath a dense black ledge of clouds a full moon hoists itself above the horizon, revealing the best place to cross the swollen rivers. We can’t believe our luck. The downpour that has assailed us since dawn, has stopped just … [Read More...] about Turtle Trekking – In Search Of Costa Rica’s Arribadas
Exploring Britannia Mine Museum
by W. Ruth Kozak “Be sure and wear a hard hat, and be careful where you step when you’re walking inside the tunnel,” the mining guide warns as I board the little train that will carry me and another group of tourists into the deep tunnel under the … [Read More...] about Exploring Britannia Mine Museum
Lapping it up in Hoi An, Vietnam
Story and photos by Joanne Lane I'm wading down a Hoi An street with my latest purchase held shoulder high to escape the floodwaters. It's our last day in Hoi An but I'll be danged if I'm going to let the annual rainy season prevent me from … [Read More...] about Lapping it up in Hoi An, Vietnam
Kauai’s Downhll: Sightseeing on Wheels
By Chris Millikan Kauai’s idyllic tropical surroundings provide for a wide variety of outdoor adventures, from the mildly energetic to wildly adventurous. On a day trip from Poipu, my husband Rick and I join six fellow enthusiasts for a unique … [Read More...] about Kauai’s Downhll: Sightseeing on Wheels
The Corazon of Curacao
by Leslie Jones Colourful hues of blue, orange and aquamarine tower over the waterfront’s edge with matching umbrellas serenely situated below. A vivacious outdoor farmer’s market offers a vast sea of exotic fruits and vegetables, many foreign to … [Read More...] about The Corazon of Curacao
Holland’s Anne Frank House
by Lauren Kramer If there's one place that you visit in Amsterdam besides the famous Red Light District, let it be the Anne Frank House. Chances are that you’ve heard of the young girl who was sequestered with her family in the hidden annex of an … [Read More...] about Holland’s Anne Frank House
Delos Apollo Sanctuary: Day Tripping into Ancient Greece
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...] about Delos Apollo Sanctuary: Day Tripping into Ancient Greece