by Erin Wiggins Shaver My husband and I met in an American Irish pub, over the ubiquitous libation that is well known in the U.S. as the Irish Car Bomb. Five years later we finally experienced the real deal—on our honeymoon, no less—seeking the … [Read More...] about Romanticism is Alive – If you can find it – At Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher
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Small Cities That Surprise Travelers With Big Experiences
According to KAYAK's What the Future 2026 report, 84% of Gen Z and millennial travelers in the U.S. would rather visit a rural area or smaller city than a major metropolitan hub. That shift has put a spotlight on small cities with big experiences, … [Read More...] about Small Cities That Surprise Travelers With Big Experiences
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
Walking The South China Sea
by Margaret Deefholts I’m standing at the edge of a pontoon, gazing down at the greedy waters of the South China Sea off the shores of Sabah, Borneo, and I’m scared witless. In fact, “witless” is what I must have been to sign on for this escapade … [Read More...] about Walking The South China Sea
Why You Should Travel to the Mountains When Life Feels Too Loud
Finding peace between work, social obligations, and the constant noise of urban life seems impossible. If you’ve ever felt like the noise of everyday life is drowning you out, it may be time to take a step back and consider one simple solution: You … [Read More...] about Why You Should Travel to the Mountains When Life Feels Too Loud
Relaxing at the Painted Boat Resort
by Darlene Foster Pender Harbour is a great place to visit by boat and we have always enjoyed the pleasant marinas and boating community. At one time we had an unplanned, extended stay as we awaited a part for our disabled boat and decided it was a … [Read More...] about Relaxing at the Painted Boat Resort
Oktoberfest: The Largest Party in The World
by Amber Turnau Oktoberfest: one festival, 17 days, 6.2 million visitors, 6.9 million steins of beer, 104 oxen, 521, 872 chickens and 142, 253 pairs of pork sausages. Yes, the hedonistic Munich-based beer festival is rowdy, raucous, and … [Read More...] about Oktoberfest: The Largest Party in The World
Now, Isn’t That A Party: The Royal BC Museum celebrates B.C.’s 150th Birthday
by Margaret Deefholts The crowd at the entrance hall grabs my attention. Some faces are familiar, others not. One or two look me directly in the eye, but many gaze into the distance over my head. Clustered on the dais are glamorous gals, gutsy … [Read More...] about Now, Isn’t That A Party: The Royal BC Museum celebrates B.C.’s 150th Birthday
First Travel with a Newborn – What You Need to Know
Traveling with a newborn for the first time is never an easy feat. For even the most adventurous parents, the idea of interrupting well-set schedules and exploring unknown grounds may get you goosebumps. Nonetheless, if adequate preparation is made, … [Read More...] about First Travel with a Newborn – What You Need to Know
Roman Pompeii: Suspended in Time
By Chris Millikan A day trip from Naples, Italy introduces us to one of Europe’s best-preserved archaeological sites. The catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD entombed Pompeii under six meters of volcanic ash. Entering this sophisticated … [Read More...] about Roman Pompeii: Suspended in Time
The Titanic: Forever Lost, Forever Remembered!
by Margaret Deefholts When tense I'm inclined to clench my teeth, and right now I'm grinding my molars big time. The reason? I'm travelling on MIR I, a submersible that is searching through the debris of the sunken wreck of the Titanic. Should … [Read More...] about The Titanic: Forever Lost, Forever Remembered!
A Victorian Christmas – Past And Present
By Margaret Deefholts I am standing at the entrance to a splendid castle, its fireplace decorated with boughs of mistletoe and ivy, its hallway aglow with lights, and its grand staircase banisters wreathed in garlands of holly. The rich aroma of … [Read More...] about A Victorian Christmas – Past And Present