by Leslie Jones The aromas of tostones (fried plantains) and asopao (a traditional chicken-and-rice soup) drift out of local eateries. Tourists pause in front of colorful storefront displays, and a sea of pedestrians and cars moves past. Narrow … [Read More...] about Old San Juan Sunday: Puerto Rico’s Capital
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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
Exploring a Vancouver ‘Hood
by Julie H. Ferguson When I’m in a big city anywhere, I often avoid tourist traps by exploring a neighbourhood. The experience gets me in touch with the locals and shows me what it’s like to live there. If you happen to be visiting … [Read More...] about Exploring a Vancouver ‘Hood
Nashville’s Steel Magnolias
by Kathleen Walls The history of Nashville, Tennessee is liberally sprinkled with women who didn't know "their place". So if you've been feeling like you have to keep on your toes to survive in "a man's world". Music City is a great place to … [Read More...] about Nashville’s Steel Magnolias
Abbotsford: At Home with Sir Walter Scott
by David Elliott For anyone who loves Sir Walter Scott, Abbotsford is a place of pilgrimage. I arrived there on a drizzly afternoon in early September, crushing sodden leaves underfoot and tightening my scarf against a gale. The ground was like a … [Read More...] about Abbotsford: At Home with Sir Walter Scott
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
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
Visiting Brontë Country: an Exceptional Experience
by Lori Henry The Brontë sisters have been a fascinating curiosity since publishing their work under the genderless pseudonyms Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell in 1846. Respectively, Charlotte, Emily and Anne went on to write some of the most well … [Read More...] about Visiting Brontë Country: an Exceptional Experience
Sunrise Photography Hotspots Along Florida’s Gulf Coast
There’s something magnetic about early mornings along Florida’s Gulf Coast. The salt in the air, the hush before the day begins, and the golden light all come together for an experience photographers cherish. For those searching for photography … [Read More...] about Sunrise Photography Hotspots Along Florida’s Gulf Coast
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
How to Turn a Weekend Getaway Into an Unexpected Adventure
Weekend trips often follow the same routine. Many people check into a hotel, visit common spots, then return home unchanged. You can create a stronger memory by shifting the way you plan and move through new places. Small choices guide you toward … [Read More...] about How to Turn a Weekend Getaway Into an Unexpected Adventure
An Italian Cooking Festival
by Theresa Perenich Puffs of soft, fluffy clouds caressed my mouth. The tiramisu flowed down my throat like liquid silk. My friends stared as I licked my lips. Reluctantly, I offered a sliver to Ann, Dan and Phil. Immediately, they ordered their … [Read More...] about An Italian Cooking Festival