by Margaret Deefholts The crowd at the entrance hall grabs my attention. Some faces are familiar, others not. One or two look me directly in the eye, but many gaze into the distance over my head. Clustered on the dais are glamorous gals, gutsy … [Read More...] about Now, Isn’t That A Party: The Royal BC Museum celebrates B.C.’s 150th Birthday
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In Huatulco, Mexico, Eco Tourism is the Winning Ingredient
By Chris McBeath The van bumped and cajoled its way up into the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, kicking pebbles into the jungle precipice from the dirt track and lurching to a standstill every so often for us to view the local wildlife: a tarantula … [Read More...] about In Huatulco, Mexico, Eco Tourism is the Winning Ingredient
First Travel with a Newborn – What You Need to Know
Traveling with a newborn for the first time is never an easy feat. For even the most adventurous parents, the idea of interrupting well-set schedules and exploring unknown grounds may get you goosebumps. Nonetheless, if adequate preparation is made, … [Read More...] about First Travel with a Newborn – What You Need to Know
The Reward of Choosing Small
Hidden European Villages Worth Exploring This Year I arrived just before dusk, suitcase rattling over cobblestones, church bells echoing across an empty square. The air smelled of woodsmoke and bread. No tour buses. No souvenir stalls shouting for … [Read More...] about The Reward of Choosing Small
India: Kaziranga’s Wild Kingdom
by Margaret Deefholts From where I sit perched on my elephant howdah, the Kaziranga National Park is a stretch of wild grassland fringed by marshland and thick jungle. The mahout nudges me gently and points. Fifty feet away, small ears … [Read More...] about India: Kaziranga’s Wild Kingdom
Into West Maui’s Past: Ka’anapali and Old Lahaina-Town
by Chris Millikan West Maui has attracted holidaymakers for centuries. Even Hawaii's legendary Kamehamehas recognized a good thing when they saw it. Staging extravagant luaus, they surfed and played on Kaanapali's golden beaches for days. But, … [Read More...] about Into West Maui’s Past: Ka’anapali and Old Lahaina-Town
Treasures Of The British Museum Comes To Victoria On An Exclusive North American Visit
Story and photos by Margaret Deefholts At Victoria's Royal B.C. Museum, a frisson of anticipation and curiosity ripples though the audience, as Brendan Moore, Curator of the British Museum takes the podium. He is here to talk about the RBCM's … [Read More...] about Treasures Of The British Museum Comes To Victoria On An Exclusive North American Visit
Scenic Santa Fe: An Enchanted City Any Time of Year
By Jane Cassie Like an annoying metronome, the wipers slap in time to Michael Buble's rendition of Come Fly With Me as they clear the fresh cache of snow from our windshield. "What's with this?" I say to my husband who's sitting next to me in the … [Read More...] about Scenic Santa Fe: An Enchanted City Any Time of Year
The Tree Climbing Goats of Tioute
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
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
Getting Away From it All – And Then Some
Story by J. David Cox. “We have seals, whales, bears, bazillionaires and hurricane-force winds up here in Calm Channel. It may be a lot of things, but it ain’t calm!” Mark said this with his trademark grin on his face. My wife and I had just … [Read More...] about Getting Away From it All – And Then Some
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