by Barbara Barton Sloane We are in the Adirondack wilderness, driving a winding road with snow covered pines forming a narrow passageway. Ahead of us, an intricate gate fashioned from logs and branches and spelling out “The Point.” After punching … [Read More...] about Pampering Made Perfect at “The Point”
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Torcello – The Forgotten Island
by Patricea Chow-Capodieci As our friend's private boat pulled to a stop in a berth at Torcello, my husband announced with a sweep of his hand toward the island: "Welcome to the forgotten island!" The statement was a contradiction to the scene … [Read More...] about Torcello – The Forgotten Island
Walking The South China Sea
by Margaret Deefholts I’m standing at the edge of a pontoon, gazing down at the greedy waters of the South China Sea off the shores of Sabah, Borneo, and I’m scared witless. In fact, “witless” is what I must have been to sign on for this escapade … [Read More...] about Walking The South China Sea
Morocco’s Mountain Market
by Chris McBeath We were high in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, surrounded by Berbers and beautiful, but inhospitable country. “Take off your jewelry, leave your wallets with the driver; and don’t leave my side." Our instructions were more like orders … [Read More...] about Morocco’s Mountain Market
No Ordinary Christmas: Lake Titicaca, Peru
by Irene Butler Lake Titicaca is a name all school kids know and giggle at, although most have no idea where it is - straddling as it does the border of Peru and Bolivia. Coming over a rise, our first view of its sapphire waters is stunning—170 km … [Read More...] about No Ordinary Christmas: Lake Titicaca, Peru
Christkindling Joy and Goodwill
by Susan Deefholts As my husband and I hurry through Kitchener's Victoria Park, I breathe in the crisp smell of winter. The bare branches of the trees and bushes are festooned with cheery lights that glow against the new-fallen snow. We cross … [Read More...] about Christkindling Joy and Goodwill
Sooke’s Seaweed & Other Tasty Treats
by Lauren Kramer "Go ahead, taste it," says the Seaweed Lady, offering a long strand of bull kelp seaweed. I'm standing on a beach on the southwestern tip of Vancouver Island, inspecting an assortment of slimy-looking seaweed that Diane … [Read More...] about Sooke’s Seaweed & Other Tasty Treats
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
Swap, Sip and See on Vancouver Island
by Barb Rees On Canada’s 145th birthday, we started celebrating with Vancouver Island’s biggest swap meet at Western Speedway in Langford. We’d camped next door at All Fun RV Park and Campground for the weekend and woke Sunday at 6:00 a.m. … [Read More...] about Swap, Sip and See on Vancouver Island
Trekking Around the Wild and Mysterious Shetland Islands
by Jamie Ross I sit on the stone wall that protects Burrastow House from the sea, looking out over Vaila Sound. The beautiful twilight Shetland sky of the Summer Dim is blood red, and reflects off the shimmering ocean waters. "Back home we have a … [Read More...] about Trekking Around the Wild and Mysterious Shetland Islands
A Local’s Guide to the Best Coffee Shops in Toronto
Toronto hit me with a chill that morning. I had arrived late, slept little, and needed real caffeine—fast. I wasn’t after a corporate chain or a photo-perfect latte - I wanted something grounded. Something personal. I was looking for the best coffee … [Read More...] about A Local’s Guide to the Best Coffee Shops in Toronto
Istanbul – The Old City
by Chuck Wightman Perched at the convergence of Europe and Asia, bridging cultures and histories, Istanbul keeps the propulsive rhythm of a bustling metropolis. Once the centrepiece to an empire spreading from Iraq to Algeria, ancient … [Read More...] about Istanbul – The Old City