Cottage Grove has the distinction of being the “Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon.” ! Our travellers, John & Doreen search out the best in this article. … Pause and smell the roses, not the fumes! Article and Photos by John and Doreen Berg Are you heading south on Interstate 5 and wishing there was an alternate … Read more
While the thrill of independent travel can be a wonderful thing, sometimes you don’t want to spend your time fiddling with maps. Sometimes, it’s appealing to go with a small group of like-minded people instead. But how do you decide between the big tour companies? Well, we’ve been wondering too! One name that keeps coming … Read more
Story by Anne Burns Barcelona was, for me and my husband, the perfect destination for a week’s getaway. We booked on impulse, taking advantage of special fares, having always vaguely intended to visit the city. We had very little fore-knowledge of Barcelona, other than a TV documentary about the architecture of Antoni Gaudi and a … Read more
Story and Photos by Helen Hewetson We recently had the pleasure of heading to one of Miami’s most fascinating historic hotels: The Eden Roc Miami Beach. Located at the north end of the South Beach strip, it was still a bustling part of town, but a welcome relief from the hectic pace of the other … Read more
The Allegheny National Forest is Pennsylvania’s only national forest and is approximately 517,000 acres. The national forest offers an extensive series of four-season trails, over 1287km of interconnected hiking, biking, ATV and snowmobile trails, making it a perfect destination for your next outdoor adventure! In addition to outdoor adventure, there are scenic driving trails, food … Read more
Experience a guided hike through the longest and oldest trail in Quebec with Le Sentier de l’Estrie. you will discover the nature and wilderness of Quebec. Dates and prices are to be determined by the hike’s coordinator, Jean-Marie Croteau. Contact Jean-Marie at [email protected] Trip Overview Cross through the oldest hiking trail in Quebec with the … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]We’re all so used to flight delays, overbookings, lost luggage and other minor airline issues that it’s easy to forget that your airline ticket is a contract— when an airline does not provide the services you paid for, the law requires it to keep you informed, treat you fairly and offer a solution or … Read more
by Barbara Bagnell – I’ve just read Denise Bridge’s recommendations for hotels in Munich, and thought I’d pass along a different sort of hotel. It’s Pension am Jakobsplatz. within 5 minutes walk of Marienplatz. This tiny “hotel” has all of four rooms. Two have private facilities, and two have not. Best room is Number 4. … Read more
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Story and photos by Denise Bridge This past June my Aunt Karen and Uncle Michael were visiting from England and we ventured out on the scenic tour around the Great Lakes to Ontario. After spending a couple of weeks in the prairies I was anxious for them to see the splendor of the trees, wildlife … Read more
Story by Diana Ballon Photos by Diana Ballon and Rick Eckley On a hot July morning, my husband, two kids and I load up the car to make the seven-hour drive from Toronto to northeast Ohio, where we will be sharing the road with Amish on bicycles and in horse-drawn wagons. Here in Holmes County … Read more
Story and photos by Helen Hewetson This past summer I was invited to explore Quebec’s Eastern Townships for a few days with a group of journalists. Of course I accepted in a flash: this land of English-speakers has long intrigued me. A holdout region in a sea of Francophones – the notion vaguely reminded me … Read more
Story and photos By Peter Hicklenton and Joyce Kublin It all started with an article in the Globe and Mail in January 2012. We were looking for something a little out of the ordinary for a winter holiday in the Caribbean and the island of Saba seemed a good fit. Located just a few kilometers … Read more
We saw whales and polar bears, tasted blubber, hiked for hours, explored abandoned fishing villages, nearly got lost on an ice cap, and even went for a polar dip. It was spectacular. Story & photos by Helen Hewetson Earlier this year I was given the opportunity to go on an Adventure Canada Cruise called “Heart … Read more
Article and Photos by Denise Bridge In May 2012, I went on a trip back to Yorkshire, where I visited Fountains Abbey and Knaresborough with an aunt and a friend. Our trip started with a stop in the town of Skipton where we took a walk around the market then headed down to the canal … Read more
By Jennifer Parkyn In March 2013, I decided to go to Belize with seven of my friends – we all needed a 12-day break from winter. We were looking for something a bit different, away from the charter-flight crowded resorts in Mexico and Cuba. After some debate, we settled on English speaking Belize. While we … Read more
Article and photos by Gail Robinson-Gow I took a Mediterranean cruise last summer – and this article highlights my journey. Before I describe the trip in more detail, here are some basics: our cruise was run by a one-ship cruise company, called Voyages to Antiquity, on their Maltese-registered vessel: The Aegean Odyssey. Our cruise itinerary … Read more
By Heinz and Inge Jaeger We just love to travel! To see and experience other countries, landscapes and people is a never-ending thrill for us. We are retired, and we want to see as much of the world as possible, learn how other people live and think, taste different foods and smell the aroma of … Read more
Story and photos by Anne Burns I will admit that Florida had never been high on our wish list. My husband and I still wanted to go further afield to more exotic destinations, such as Morocco, Turkey, Cambodia. We always felt that Florida could wait until longer journeys and unfamiliar languages became more challenging. But … Read more
Story and (most) photos by Barbara Bagnell. A visit to the medieval city of Bruges had long been on our wish list, so last spring when my husband Ken and I were in Europe for five weeks, we finally took the time to visit. It was an eight-hour train journey from the South of France. … Read more