By Chris Millikan An exceptional day trip from Courtney, BC introduces us to the mysterious world of spelunking at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. In Horne Lake’s caverns, caving encounters can be easy or extreme, self-guided or … [Read More...] about Horne Lake Caves: Sightseeing Under Vancouver Island
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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
The Lure of the Iguana
The Villa of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, linked to "The Night of the Iguana," Casa Kimberley, is a fascinating Puerto Vallarta attraction by Margaret Deefholts The place is haunted, its walls filled with old memories and lost dreams. … [Read More...] about The Lure of the Iguana
Christmas in the Arctic
by Kathryn Lemmon The Yuletide connection lured me to the Arctic Circle in December. In northern Finland, pure white snow is measured not in inches but in feet. It’s a place where reindeer herds thrive and Lapland traditional clothing is vibrantly … [Read More...] about Christmas in the Arctic
Dawson City Lives Its History – Where the old is new and the new is old
by Katherine McIntyre With a wild and turbulent history behind it, Dawson City mines for tourist gold these days. But, it was mining for real gold that turned this First Nation fishing village, on a piece of swampy permafrost, in the Canadian … [Read More...] about Dawson City Lives Its History – Where the old is new and the new is old
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
Yurting it by China’s Lake Karakul
by Joanne Lane I am yakking in a yurt about yaks. Outside an icy wind is blowing so we've gathered around a fire made from yak dung. This keeps the yurt surprisingly warm and no, it doesn't smell. We have warm blankets, lots of chay (tea) … [Read More...] about Yurting it by China’s Lake Karakul
The Tree Climbing Goats of Tioute
by Keith Kellett Agadir was once a principal fishing port in southern Morocco until it was totally destroyed in a disastrous earthquake in 1960. It’s since been completely rebuilt on a new site and, although the fishing port has been retained, … [Read More...] about The Tree Climbing Goats of Tioute
The Enchantment of California’s Central Coast
by Leslie Jones The rugged Santa Lucia Mountains gracefully tumble down to the Pacific Ocean along California's Central Coast. Towering high overhead, their majestic size safely guards many secrets of this intriguing area's cultural and historical … [Read More...] about The Enchantment of California’s Central Coast
Afloat in Paradise on the Island of Kauai
by Chris Millikan A day trip from our Wailua resort in central Kauai involves fluming its main irrigation ditch and tunnels. Joining this expedition gives my husband Rick and me a new perspective on sightseeing on the fourth largest and oldest … [Read More...] about Afloat in Paradise on the Island of Kauai
The Giant Ogoh-Ogohs of Bali
by Connie Motz Located in South East Asia, the mystical island of Bali is only one of 18,110 islands making the world’s largest archipelago – Indonesia. I have had the wonderful privilege of visiting this exotic island twice – this second trip was … [Read More...] about The Giant Ogoh-Ogohs of Bali
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