by Rick Millikan Of Fiji’s many attractions, snorkeling in the South Pacific may be the most enticing. Thus I soon experience one of life’s greatest joys exploring Taveuni’s colorful offshore reefs. Amidst this kaleidoscope of activity, I approach … [Read More...] about Timeless Taveuni: Finding Nemo & Fijian Bula
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Mari -Where History Began Before History
by Habeeb Salloum Below our Furat Cham Palace Hotel in Deir ez-Zor, Syria's northern farming and oil capital, the Euphrates flowed in all its majesty. As I glanced on the waters of this mighty river which had witnessed the birth of civilization, I … [Read More...] about Mari -Where History Began Before History
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
In the Wake of the Voyageurs
by Glen Cowley It is a long way from the St. Lawrence to the Fraser River n'est pas? History is the foundation upon which the present exists and the future unfolds. Barely visible and little known are the roots of French Canada in the Province … [Read More...] about In the Wake of the Voyageurs
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
New Zealand’s Fiordland
Story and photos by Thomas Kamrath The sun had set. It was a moonless night, but the intensity of the stars lit up the sky. It looked like a thousand candles squeezed onto a dark chocolate cake. There was no Big Dipper but the Southern Cross … [Read More...] about New Zealand’s Fiordland
Pirates, Parrots and Monkeys: Isla Roatan, Honduras
by Chris Millikan For seven glorious days, Carnival’s Valor drops my hubby and me at a series of hot-hot-hot Caribbean ports for sunny adventures. Isla Roatan, a tropical island 30 miles off the northern Honduran mainland is no different. First … [Read More...] about Pirates, Parrots and Monkeys: Isla Roatan, Honduras
Geothermal Wonders and Glowworm Caves in New Zealand’s North Island
By Irene Butler Pohutu Geyser erupts on average twenty times a day… it should not be long now. My husband Rick and I patiently wait before the gigantic rock mound from which intermittent spurts of steam escape through a large central crevice. … [Read More...] about Geothermal Wonders and Glowworm Caves in New Zealand’s North Island
Barbados’ Many Delights Are Perfect For Family Travel
by Lauren Kramer There's a joke in Barbados that God must be a Barbadian. It's the only way the 270,000 residents of this Caribbean island can explain the fact that year after year, they are spared from direct hurricane hits, while other isles not … [Read More...] about Barbados’ Many Delights Are Perfect For Family Travel
Spain Lives in Puebla, Mexico’s City of Angels
by Habeeb Salloum Our guide's voice came through loud and clear over the microphone as we left Mexico City, the largest urban centre in the world, for the city of Puebla. "My name is Manuel, but I'm always confused about my name. When I enter a … [Read More...] about Spain Lives in Puebla, Mexico’s City of Angels
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
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