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
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A Day at Chemainus
by Glen Cowley People most often visit Chemainus for its murals or live theatre, perhaps browsing the stores and taking a carriage ride. Unfortunate, for they are missing so much more in the "Little Town that Did.". For families, singles or … [Read More...] about A Day at Chemainus
Machu Picchu – The Adventure Is Getting There
by Thomas Kamrath It’s four-thirty in the morning of day five. The porters have just come to our tent to wake us. No coffee or tea this morning. We need to get moving to reach the Sun Gate (Intipunku) by 7:00 a.m. or we will miss sunrise over … [Read More...] about Machu Picchu – The Adventure Is Getting There
Frolic in Nature and Taste the Culture in Riviera Nayarit
by Irene Butler Curtains of foliage drape the sides of narrow waterways deep in the mangrove forest. Our small boat manoeuvres past the bulging roots needed to hold these towering trees upright in the silt base. “See the crocodiles?” says our … [Read More...] about Frolic in Nature and Taste the Culture in Riviera Nayarit
Enjoying the Heart of Spain – For Free
by Darlene Foster Imagine waking up each morning to fresh mountain air, dew glistening on terracotta-tiled roofs and the melody of Spanish songbirds. Imagine wandering well-kept, lush grounds, as picturesque as a pastoral painting, a pond to … [Read More...] about Enjoying the Heart of Spain – For Free
Charm Meets Craft Breweries in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston greeted me with its soft, golden light and the sound of horse hooves echoing through cobbled streets. The city felt like it had paused time—elegant antebellum homes, wrought-iron balconies, and a quiet warmth in the air. But just beneath … [Read More...] about Charm Meets Craft Breweries in Charleston, South Carolina
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
Seattle in 24 Hours
by Rita Cook What could be more fun than a trip to Seattle with thoughts of coffee, grunge, computer genius protégés and of course, the Seattle Seahawks. On a recent trip to this popular Pacific Northwest town however, I found there was a whole … [Read More...] about Seattle in 24 Hours
London’s Favourite Haunts
by Jane Cassie He's dressed from head to toe in raven black and melds seamlessly into the pitch-dark night. In one hand is an umbrella that doubles as a cane. In the other, is a flashlight, waiting to come to life. Timing is everything, and when … [Read More...] about London’s Favourite Haunts
History Comes To Life at Wild Catter Ranch Resort
by Lauren Kramer It's dusk at the Wild Catter Ranch Resort in north central Texas, and I'm on the porch, overlooking the rugged granite outcroppings and serene beauty of the Palo Pinto Hill Country. The shrill sound of crickets fills the air and … [Read More...] about History Comes To Life at Wild Catter Ranch Resort
South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
by Irene Butler Day Trips from Seoul to the Demilitarized Zone or DMZ attract visitors from around the globe – over three million a year, according to our tour guide Lee. Rick and I, along with another half-dozen tourists exit South Korea’s … [Read More...] about South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Bucharest in 24 Hours
by Rita Cook Think of Romania and almost instantly your mind will wonder to Transylvania and visions of Dracula. However, that’s not all that Romania is about and on a recent trip to this historical country, visions of garlic and crucifixes were … [Read More...] about Bucharest in 24 Hours