by Margaret Deefholts He has piercing grey eyes, a strong hawk-nosed profile and a trim beard. Dressed in dishdashah robes, and wearing a traditional chequered head scarf, (shumag), banded in place with a coiled ogal, he sits astride an Arab … [Read More...] about Bedding Down With The Bedouins
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Around Xian City: China’s Ancient Capital
by Chris Millikan When touring China’s legendary sights with twenty other enthusiasts, my husband and I encountered unimagined marvels in Xian, the old capital where early Emperors ruled for 3000 years. Two amazing days began high atop ramparts of … [Read More...] about Around Xian City: China’s Ancient Capital
London: Prince Henry’s Room: 17 Fleet Street EC4
by Anna Marie Benton The guidebook stated that there was not much worth looking at in London’s Chancery Lane. When the courts were open, one could see the bewigged barristers, or there was the original Twinings Tea, the oldest continuously run … [Read More...] about London: Prince Henry’s Room: 17 Fleet Street EC4
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
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
Treasures Of The British Museum Comes To Victoria On An Exclusive North American Visit
Story and photos by Margaret Deefholts At Victoria's Royal B.C. Museum, a frisson of anticipation and curiosity ripples though the audience, as Brendan Moore, Curator of the British Museum takes the podium. He is here to talk about the RBCM's … [Read More...] about Treasures Of The British Museum Comes To Victoria On An Exclusive North American Visit
How to Spend a Week In South Carolina
Exploring the American South rewards visitors with rich history, natural beauty, and flavors that linger long after the trip ends. To truly spend a week in South Carolina, you need balance: time for beaches, time for history, and time for food. This … [Read More...] about How to Spend a Week In South Carolina
A Golf Getaway Deep In The Fraser Valley
by Julie H. Ferguson The view gobsmacks me as I wheel into the Pretty Estate Resort in Harrison Mills, an easy day trip from Vancouver. Why hadn’t I stopped here before? “You’re early,” the man at the pro shop tells me. “Is it your first … [Read More...] about A Golf Getaway Deep In The Fraser Valley
Weekend Sojourn in Barcelona
Story by Caroline M. Jackson After commandeering a flip-down seat near the crowded doorway, I hovered over my suitcase like a broody hen as our train left the airport and headed towards Barcelona. A young Spanish student, Francesco, perched … [Read More...] about Weekend Sojourn in Barcelona
Key Biscayne: Miami’s Serene Island Escape
Nestled just off the bustling shores of Miami, Key Biscayne stands as a tranquil haven for those seeking respite from the city's fast-paced lifestyle. Known as Miami’s Serene Island Escape, this picturesque destination blends natural beauty with a … [Read More...] about Key Biscayne: Miami’s Serene Island Escape
The Rhythms Of Havana
Story and photos by Susan Deefholts I look down at the cobblestones outside the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales in Havana, Cuba. They are rectangular, and laid flush, like bricks—except that they’re brown and have an intriguing grain to them. … [Read More...] about The Rhythms Of Havana
First-class or no-frills? You have your choice of two side-by-side Bruges hotels
by Tom Douglas What a difference a door makes! “Tourists land in here, take one look at the surroundings and know right away there’s been some mistake,” says Johan Creytens, owner of the Heritage Hotel in Bruges, Belgium, the city of canals … [Read More...] about First-class or no-frills? You have your choice of two side-by-side Bruges hotels