by Irene Butler The range of day trips from Ulaanbaatar onto the Mongolian Steppes swirl in our minds. Our dilemma of fitting in all we want to see is perfectly resolved by combining our day of sightseeing with an overnight stay in a nomad ger … [Read More...] about Stepping Out Onto The Mongolian Steppes
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Canada’s Jewel Still Sparkles: Quebec City Celebrates 400 Historic Years
Story by Chris Millikan A huge excitement surrounds Quebec City's momentous 400th-birthday this year. Launched by a spectacular New Year's Eve party and concluded with Cirque du Soleil's one-of-a-kind extravaganza. Even Quebec's native son, … [Read More...] about Canada’s Jewel Still Sparkles: Quebec City Celebrates 400 Historic Years
Get Outta Town – Palm Springs Excursions
by Karoline Cullen A lush rolling fairway is fringed with fluttering palm trees and backed by snow-capped mountains. As you pass one golf course after another, this is the quintessential view in the desert valley stretching from Palm Springs to La … [Read More...] about Get Outta Town – Palm Springs Excursions
Riviera Maya Magnetism
by Leslie Jones Ominous clouds pass quickly overhead as torrential rains, thunder and lightening sporadically deliver an impressive show direct from the Mayan Gods. Pristine jungles, intriguing archeological sites and ecological reserves … [Read More...] about Riviera Maya Magnetism
A Thoroughly English Day Out in Little Known Norwich
by Anna Bright Surrounded by hell-bent footsteps and a blur of grey scowls, we ducked onto a suddenly peaceful train, to escape the insanity of rush hour London for an altogether more green and more pleasant part of the land. I heard a keen … [Read More...] about A Thoroughly English Day Out in Little Known Norwich
Nimes – Roman In Southern France
by Glen Cowley Nimes. Chances are you know the name. Like as not you have worn it. This ancient city of southern France shares the tough durable quality of denim, the famed cotton work pants rooted in the California Gold Rush of the 1840's. It … [Read More...] about Nimes – Roman In Southern France
On the Trail of the Black and Whites
by Cherie Clement Summer has ended, the nights are drawing in and the majority of tourists are in annual hibernation, so now is the time to enjoy the sensory delights of many parts of the English countryside. My husband likes driving and taking … [Read More...] about On the Trail of the Black and Whites
Victoria, BC: Gardens that Love Built
by Chris Millikan From lodgings at Oak Bay Guest House, my hubby Rick and I ramble daily through quiet Tudor-style neighborhoods and discover wondrous gardens. Ada Beaven established Windsor Park Rose Garden in 1937 by donating over 500 … [Read More...] about Victoria, BC: Gardens that Love Built
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
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
Galiano – The Gem of the Gulf Islands
by Lauren Kramer Just a puddle-jump away from the Lower Mainland, Galiano is magnificently undeveloped and pristine, its island charm unblemished by the tarnish of tourism. Don’t come for the shopping – though you may enjoy browsing through the … [Read More...] about Galiano – The Gem of the Gulf Islands
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