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
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Exploring Bowen Island: A Short Ferry Ride from Vancouver
Bowen Island wasn’t on our list of must-see places, but our cousin Tim wouldn’t stop talking about it. He had been there a few weeks earlier and said it was the perfect escape from the city. His enthusiasm convinced us to plan a trip, even though we … [Read More...] about Exploring Bowen Island: A Short Ferry Ride from Vancouver
The Best Hot Springs in Colorado for a Relaxing Escape
I love hot springs, relaxing lands of smoking water and tranquility. Colorado’s hot springs offer a fun escape. I’ve visited several across the state of smoking water, each with its own character and experience. Hot springs in Colorado provide warmth … [Read More...] about The Best Hot Springs in Colorado for a Relaxing Escape
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
How to Turn a Weekend Getaway Into an Unexpected Adventure
Weekend trips often follow the same routine. Many people check into a hotel, visit common spots, then return home unchanged. You can create a stronger memory by shifting the way you plan and move through new places. Small choices guide you toward … [Read More...] about How to Turn a Weekend Getaway Into an Unexpected Adventure
Safety Travel Tips for Seniors with Limited Mobility
Traveling is one of the pleasures that should not be restricted by age or physical abilities. Even for those seniors with restricted mobility, going out and discovering new places remains a valuable activity. Older people can travel safely and … [Read More...] about Safety Travel Tips for Seniors with Limited Mobility
Taming the Dragon
by Joei Carlton Hossack The Skytrain ride for my day trip to downtown Vancouver for my first experience of dragon boating had me intimidated. Even as I walked from the Main Street/Science World station to the Creekside Community Recreation … [Read More...] about Taming the Dragon
In the Wake of the Voyageurs
by Glen Cowley It is a long way from the St. Lawrence to the Fraser River n'est pas? History is the foundation upon which the present exists and the future unfolds. Barely visible and little known are the roots of French Canada in the Province … [Read More...] about In the Wake of the Voyageurs
Fairytale Reality on Aitutaki, Cook Islands
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
Living History in Redcoat And Blackfoot Country
by Irene Butler As if in a time-warp we walked the ‘downtown’ streets lined with historic buildings in Fort MacLeod. Some date back to the late 1800’s; many are sandstone structures of the 1920 era. Locals greeted us, a few stopping to chat; … [Read More...] about Living History in Redcoat And Blackfoot Country
New Zealand’s Fiordland
Story and photos by Thomas Kamrath The sun had set. It was a moonless night, but the intensity of the stars lit up the sky. It looked like a thousand candles squeezed onto a dark chocolate cake. There was no Big Dipper but the Southern Cross … [Read More...] about New Zealand’s Fiordland
Gravity Defying Little Lake Manitou
by Irene Butler Day trips from Regina or from Saskatoon to Little Manitou Lake (located between these two Saskatchewan cities) afford a water experience not found elsewhere on the North American continent. My husband Rick and I float about … [Read More...] about Gravity Defying Little Lake Manitou