by Glen Cowley Smoking waters relentlessly wend their way to a distant sea; unfurling power and beauty in their passing. The Columbia/Kootenay River valley, in mountainous majesty, disgorges its living waters under rolling mists over raging … [Read More...] about B.C.’s Land of the Smoking Water
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South Florida is a Blend of Old and New
Story and photos by Robert Nebel "A1A — I know I'm close to it," our driver, Robert Roshkind, insisted as he navigated a residential neighborhood in Hollywood, Fla. Robert, who is both a relative of mine and a former New York City cab driver, was … [Read More...] about South Florida is a Blend of Old and New
Crete’s Samaria Gorge
by Keith Kellett In the old Venetian part of Hania, in Crete, I saw a pair of shoes I really liked. Or rather, one shoe … the left one! The other one was in a shop on the second floor, at the top of a steep flight of stairs. That particular day, I … [Read More...] about Crete’s Samaria Gorge
Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage by Ferry
The Bellingham to Alaska Ferry is Rich With Travel Experiences Story and photos by Lies Ouwerkerk Alaska, - "the great land" in Native American -, with its snow-capped mountain ranges and majestic, often inaccessible wilderness, had been on my … [Read More...] about Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage by Ferry
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
How to Spend a Week In South Carolina
Exploring the American South rewards visitors with rich history, natural beauty, and flavors that linger long after the trip ends. To truly spend a week in South Carolina, you need balance: time for beaches, time for history, and time for food. This … [Read More...] about How to Spend a Week In South Carolina
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
Curacao: Full of Curiosities
By Chris McBeath The tiny Dutch island of Curacao in the Caribbean, seems an unlikely spot for an anthropological dig. Not the kind where the dusty soil coats to the sweat of your skin and creeps beneath your finger nails but the sort where human … [Read More...] about Curacao: Full of Curiosities
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
Get That Paulista Feeling in Sao Paulo
by Sandra Scott Sao Paulo is the place to feel the pulse of Brazil. It is one of the world’s largest cities and often overshadowed or bypassed tourists in favor of Rio de Janeiro. It may not have the Rio’s beaches but it is the business and … [Read More...] about Get That Paulista Feeling in Sao Paulo
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
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