by Keith Kellett Agadir was once a principal fishing port in southern Morocco until it was totally destroyed in a disastrous earthquake in 1960. It’s since been completely rebuilt on a new site and, although the fishing port has been retained, … [Read More...] about The Tree Climbing Goats of Tioute
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Horne Lake Caves: Sightseeing Under Vancouver Island
By Chris Millikan An exceptional day trip from Courtney, BC introduces us to the mysterious world of spelunking at Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. In Horne Lake’s caverns, caving encounters can be easy or extreme, self-guided or … [Read More...] about Horne Lake Caves: Sightseeing Under Vancouver Island
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
Romanticism is Alive – If you can find it – At Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher
by Erin Wiggins Shaver My husband and I met in an American Irish pub, over the ubiquitous libation that is well known in the U.S. as the Irish Car Bomb. Five years later we finally experienced the real deal—on our honeymoon, no less—seeking the … [Read More...] about Romanticism is Alive – If you can find it – At Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher
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
The Enchantment of California’s Central Coast
by Leslie Jones The rugged Santa Lucia Mountains gracefully tumble down to the Pacific Ocean along California's Central Coast. Towering high overhead, their majestic size safely guards many secrets of this intriguing area's cultural and historical … [Read More...] about The Enchantment of California’s Central Coast
Legends of the Pony Express
by Kathleen Walls For those of us of a certain age, the legend of the Pony Express is branded into our collective consciousness by images of larger than life heroes engaged in non-stop adventures as they blazed an endless trail across the American … [Read More...] about Legends of the Pony Express
Why Off-Season Travel Offers the Richest Rewards
I used to plan my vacations like everyone else—around holidays, school breaks, and sunny forecasts. But everything changed the year my partner and I booked a last-minute trip to Barcelona in late November. We weren’t chasing warm weather or … [Read More...] about Why Off-Season Travel Offers the Richest Rewards
Valley Isle Venues
by Karoline Cullen Do you like interacting with locals or are you someone who likes to retreat from the world? Perhaps you’re in between, preferring the luxury of space and modern surroundings? Decisions, decisions, decisions. Depending on … [Read More...] about Valley Isle Venues
Exploring Britannia Mine Museum
by W. Ruth Kozak “Be sure and wear a hard hat, and be careful where you step when you’re walking inside the tunnel,” the mining guide warns as I board the little train that will carry me and another group of tourists into the deep tunnel under the … [Read More...] about Exploring Britannia Mine Museum
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
Fairytale Reality on Aitutaki, Cook Islands
by Jane Cassie Swiss Family Robinson had been a favourite bedtime story when I was young. Before lulling off to sleep, I'd imagine being swept away to an island paradise where palm trees swayed in sugar white sand. Although I eventually learned … [Read More...] about Fairytale Reality on Aitutaki, Cook Islands