by Caroline M. Jackson An eclectic group of passengers at the Ardrossan ferry terminal boarded the top deck of the Caledonian Isles as we prepared to cross the Firth of Clyde to reach the Isle of Arran. Dubbed ‘Scotland in Miniature’, the island … [Read More...] about The Isle Of Arran – A Wee Scottish Treasure
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Athens: The Olympics only Made it Better
by Dori Saltzman "That's a subway station?" my friend asked incredulously as she flipped through the photos of my trip to Athens. The photos which triggered her curiosity were a series of glass display cases filled with ancient pottery and … [Read More...] about Athens: The Olympics only Made it Better
Romancing the Stone: Streaking Along the Sunshine Coast and Visiting Rockwater Secret Cove Resort
Story and photos by Cherie Thiessen In the old days we knew it as Lord Jim Resort, a collection of chalets and cottages on a pretty part of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, picturesquely named Halfmoon Bay. We would drop in for a decent meal … [Read More...] about Romancing the Stone: Streaking Along the Sunshine Coast and Visiting Rockwater Secret Cove Resort
The Philippine Island of Bohol
by Irene Butler Day trips from Manila to Bohol are a popular choice with island-hoppers, which speak volumes since the Philippine archipelago is comprised of 7,107 islands! After a short flight from the country’s capital we arrive in … [Read More...] about The Philippine Island of Bohol
Curacao, Where Northern Europe meets the Southern Caribbean
by Barbara Barton Sloane “Blanch your plantains!” our instructor commands in a no-foolin’-around voice. Blanch? “What does blanch mean?” I furtively whisper to Julia, my partner in this off-the-wall adventure. You see, we were cooking for our … [Read More...] about Curacao, Where Northern Europe meets the Southern Caribbean
Afloat in Paradise on the Island of Kauai
by Chris Millikan A day trip from our Wailua resort in central Kauai involves fluming its main irrigation ditch and tunnels. Joining this expedition gives my husband Rick and me a new perspective on sightseeing on the fourth largest and oldest … [Read More...] about Afloat in Paradise on the Island of Kauai
Three Napa Winery Tours
By Rick Millikan Studying a Napa Valley pamphlet, my spouse Chris and I consider the specific features of 400 valley wineries. Some offer art galleries, gardens, caves, great vistas, picnic grounds, specialty wines, unique architecture, organic … [Read More...] about Three Napa Winery Tours
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
Safari Smitten in Kenya
by Irene Butler The King of Beast’s fiery mane ruffled in the breeze as he raised his head from the carrion. With a throaty rumble and a menacing glare he warned us to keep our distance. My husband, Rick and I watched him from the 24-inch viewing … [Read More...] about Safari Smitten in Kenya
The Trip That Taught Me to Stop Overplanning Everything
I used to believe that good trips were built the same way good projects were: with spreadsheets, confirmations, backup plans, and carefully calculated buffers. Before this particular journey, my idea of travel preparation included tabs for … [Read More...] about The Trip That Taught Me to Stop Overplanning Everything
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
Nara, Japan: Little City with Big History
By Chris Millikan Boarding an express train, we make a day trip from Osaka to Nara, established in 710 as Japan’s first permanent capital. Upon arrival, light rains fall; with umbrellas unfurled, we stroll throughout Nara-koen … [Read More...] about Nara, Japan: Little City with Big History