by Judith Doyle Expect the unexpected in Ecuador. One day began when I climbed onto the roof of a railcar at Riobamba and rattled through the mountains of the Andes. It ended 10 hours later after our minibus circumnavigated two road blocks on the … [Read More...] about Through the Andes Atop an Autocar
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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
Why Off-Season Travel Offers the Richest Rewards
I used to plan my vacations like everyone else—around holidays, school breaks, and sunny forecasts. But everything changed the year my partner and I booked a last-minute trip to Barcelona in late November. We weren’t chasing warm weather or … [Read More...] about Why Off-Season Travel Offers the Richest Rewards
Common Travel Habits That Make Trips More Stressful Than They Should Be
Travel should feel exciting, yet many people unknowingly follow routines that increase tension. These common travel habits often develop from past trips or advice that no longer works. People repeat the same mistakes because they feel familiar and … [Read More...] about Common Travel Habits That Make Trips More Stressful Than They Should Be
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!
Short But Sweet – Roberts Lake Resort
by Susan Black The short 31-kilometre drive to Roberts Lake Resort on Island Highway North, part of Sayward District, is a pleasant day-trip from Campbell River that offers one of the cafe’s world-famous sweet cinnamon buns and a steaming … [Read More...] about Short But Sweet – Roberts Lake Resort
Pisa: Discovering La Dolce Vita – Beyond The Tower
by Susan Van Allen The Tuscan sky put on a twilight show, complete with rosy clouds and amber rays, as a pair of nuns crossed the River Arno's pale stone bridge. The nuns eclipsed a couple at the bridge's center who fell into an embrace. … [Read More...] about Pisa: Discovering La Dolce Vita – Beyond The Tower
No More Storms in South Africa
by Lauren Kramer It was called the Cape of Storms by early Dutch settlers, whose ships floundered in turbulent seas on the jagged rocks surrounding the southern-most tip of Africa. When flying in to Cape Town today, however, visitors are … [Read More...] about No More Storms in South Africa
Casablanca: a City For All Visitors
Story and photos by Habeeb Salloum "Let's go and see the late King Hassan II Mosque", is usually the first suggestion a host offers visiting friends when planning a sightseeing itinerary of Casablanca - Morocco's top commercial and industrial … [Read More...] about Casablanca: a City For All Visitors
River Safari: Off the Beaten Track In Fiji
by Chris Millikan My hubby Rick and I had always dreamed of going on a safari into distant exotic wilds. We just didn’t expect it to be aboard a sleek jet boat in the heart of Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island… Picked up early from our charming … [Read More...] about River Safari: Off the Beaten Track In Fiji
The Missing Psalm: Meditations on an Outlet Mall in Tuscany
by Peppa Martin Yea, tho I walk through the valley of Toscana, I fear no bad taste for thine greatest designers art with me. Guide me, oh lord, as I journey on a day trip the road well-traveled from Florence, on highways marked with signs I cannot … [Read More...] about The Missing Psalm: Meditations on an Outlet Mall in Tuscany
Exploring Cancun’s Big Neighbor, San Miguel, Cozumel Island
By Rick Millikan Isla Cozumel seems to float alongside the Yucatan Peninsula's eastern coast. Our day trip from Cancun includes a ferry ride to Cozumel's main port, where a Mariachi quintet joyfully strums guitars, blares trumpets and harmonizes … [Read More...] about Exploring Cancun’s Big Neighbor, San Miguel, Cozumel Island