Story and photos by Joanne Lane I'm wading down a Hoi An street with my latest purchase held shoulder high to escape the floodwaters. It's our last day in Hoi An but I'll be danged if I'm going to let the annual rainy season prevent me from … [Read More...] about Lapping it up in Hoi An, Vietnam
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Old San Juan Sunday: Puerto Rico’s Capital
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
Unpacking the Charm of Charleston: Tips for New Residents
Moving to Charleston can be an exciting adventure, full of charm and new experiences. Whether you’re relocating for work, family, or simply a change of scenery, this historic city offers an irresistible blend of Southern hospitality, scenic beauty, … [Read More...] about Unpacking the Charm of Charleston: Tips for New Residents
A Golf Getaway Deep In The Fraser Valley
by Julie H. Ferguson The view gobsmacks me as I wheel into the Pretty Estate Resort in Harrison Mills, an easy day trip from Vancouver. Why hadn’t I stopped here before? “You’re early,” the man at the pro shop tells me. “Is it your first … [Read More...] about A Golf Getaway Deep In The Fraser Valley
Les Gorges du Verdon: Not Your Tame Provence
Story and photos by Antonia Malchik I had imagined Provence as beautiful, gently refined, and hypnotic. I planned on spending four days there stupefied with food and wine, rolling through the purple visage of lavender fields. Instead, I found a … [Read More...] about Les Gorges du Verdon: Not Your Tame Provence
The Lure of the Iguana
The Villa of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, linked to "The Night of the Iguana," Casa Kimberley, is a fascinating Puerto Vallarta attraction by Margaret Deefholts The place is haunted, its walls filled with old memories and lost dreams. … [Read More...] about The Lure of the Iguana
Beyond the Glitz of St. Moritz
by Caroline M. Jackson Glitzy St. Moritz is renown as one of the world’s top ski destinations but when its snowy mantle has melted, summer visitors can also enjoy the ambience of this mountain resort. Located in the southeastern canton of … [Read More...] about Beyond the Glitz of St. Moritz
Casablanca: a City For All Visitors
Story and photos by Habeeb Salloum "Let's go and see the late King Hassan II Mosque", is usually the first suggestion a host offers visiting friends when planning a sightseeing itinerary of Casablanca - Morocco's top commercial and industrial … [Read More...] about Casablanca: a City For All Visitors
A Victorian Christmas – Past And Present
By Margaret Deefholts I am standing at the entrance to a splendid castle, its fireplace decorated with boughs of mistletoe and ivy, its hallway aglow with lights, and its grand staircase banisters wreathed in garlands of holly. The rich aroma of … [Read More...] about A Victorian Christmas – Past And Present
South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
by Irene Butler Day Trips from Seoul to the Demilitarized Zone or DMZ attract visitors from around the globe – over three million a year, according to our tour guide Lee. Rick and I, along with another half-dozen tourists exit South Korea’s … [Read More...] about South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Taming the Dragon
by Joei Carlton Hossack The Skytrain ride for my day trip to downtown Vancouver for my first experience of dragon boating had me intimidated. Even as I walked from the Main Street/Science World station to the Creekside Community Recreation … [Read More...] about Taming the Dragon
Biking Through the Hidden Trails of Toronto’s Islands
There is something magical about cycling the hidden trails of Toronto’s islands. Each turn brings forested paths, sandy beaches, and city skyline views. The car-free islands are calm and inviting, perfect for any cyclist. Every path hints at stories … [Read More...] about Biking Through the Hidden Trails of Toronto’s Islands