by Rick Millikan While rolling our baggage from nearby Termini Train Station, my wife Chris and I contemplate a dream come true: visiting Rome’s regal ruins and gorgeous gurgling fountains. And then…we stumble onto Egypt. Passing an obelisk in … [Read More...] about Pharaohs in the Piazzas: Uncovering Egypt in Rome
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The Hoover Dam’s Human Touches
The Hoover Dam in terms of human endeavour symbolizes all the best of Depression era America by Dr. Bonnie Devet Tour guides itch only to inform. But their cargo of facts and figures often spurs travelers to seek out what is real, what is human in … [Read More...] about The Hoover Dam’s Human Touches
5,000 Eagles Gather In Southern BC
by Julie H. Ferguson Every November, between two and six thousand eagles congregate to gorge on spawned-out salmon within an easy day trip from Vancouver. I have yearned to experience this, the biggest convocation in North America, but was … [Read More...] about 5,000 Eagles Gather In Southern BC
Beijing With Kids
by Steve Holcroft Arriving in Beijing to a more modern airport than I’d naively expected, I wondered whether we really needed the guide I’d booked over the ‘net two days before. Rebekah’s English was excellent and, but for an unnerving habit of … [Read More...] about Beijing With Kids
An Alaska Cruise Offers Many Sights
by Lauren Kramer With a deafening roar, a 600-pound chunk of ice breaks suddenly from the edge of the tidal glacier and plunges with a ginormous splash into the ocean."You've just seen an iceberg calving, folks," comes a too-cheerful voice from … [Read More...] about An Alaska Cruise Offers Many Sights
Petrified Pompeii – A City Frozen in Time
by Caroline M. Jackson "Mt. Vesuvius is not dead. It is a scaring presence.... like a bomb!" whispered Marco, our Italian tour guide, as our bus climbed up the narrow highway overlooking the Bay of Naples. En route to the well-preserved ruins … [Read More...] about Petrified Pompeii – A City Frozen in Time
The Village of St. Jacobs: Ontario’s Mennonite Heritage
by Margaret Deefholts At nine o’clock on a perfect summer morning the Village of St. Jacobs is tranquil. From where I stand looking down King Street, the only vehicle on the road is a horse-drawn black buggy driven by an Old Order Mennonite farmer … [Read More...] about The Village of St. Jacobs: Ontario’s Mennonite Heritage
Wine and Dine in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of those places that pulls you in from the moment you arrive. As soon as I arrived, I was captivated by the inviting atmosphere and the unmistakable aroma of delicious food. It didn’t take long to understand why this town … [Read More...] about Wine and Dine in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Star Party: Big Island, Big Night Skies
By Chris Millikan Signing up for a totally new eco-experience on Hawaii, the Big Island, we take an extraordinary day trip from Kona. From Hawaii Forest and Trail headquarters, our guide drives our van load of adventurers upward across Parker … [Read More...] about Star Party: Big Island, Big Night Skies
Yurting it by China’s Lake Karakul
by Joanne Lane I am yakking in a yurt about yaks. Outside an icy wind is blowing so we've gathered around a fire made from yak dung. This keeps the yurt surprisingly warm and no, it doesn't smell. We have warm blankets, lots of chay (tea) … [Read More...] about Yurting it by China’s Lake Karakul
Olympic Peninsula Rainshadow
Story and photos by Glen Cowley It's called a rainshadow. A microclimate on the lee side of a mountain chain which receives less rainfall than its neighbours. Welcome to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State where the seasons run long and … [Read More...] about Olympic Peninsula Rainshadow
Storage and Minimalism Lessons You Can Learn During a Hawaiian Getaway
Visiting Hawaii had always been a dream of mine. The lure of its beautiful beaches, lush landscapes, and rich culture was irresistible. When I finally booked my trip, I had no idea that beyond the natural beauty, this getaway would teach me valuable … [Read More...] about Storage and Minimalism Lessons You Can Learn During a Hawaiian Getaway