Explore Switzerland, Germany Austria
Romanshorn, Switzerland – Queen’s “Bicycle Race” anthem charged in my head as I cycled along the shores of Lake Constance. The upbeat energy of the song matched my sheer ... [more]
The Ultimate Down Under Adventure
As I’m about to board my direct flight to Sydney from Toronto, I feel a pang of fear. Spending 22 hours on a plane is a daunting task for anyone, but with a five-year-old ... [more]
Bathing The Elephants
Standing hip deep in the Ping River, I admit I was a little afraid of what might happen. The elephant I had just made the acquaintance of a scant two minutes before, was rolling over ... [more]
Hawaii
You are seated on the outdoor terrace of a fab Hawaiian vacation spot, the Kona Village Resort, which hasn’t changed since it was carved out of volcanic rock in the early sixties. [more]
Antigua
A sprinkling of islands speckles the rim of the Caribbean Sea like sugar cookie crumbs. One of the sweetest is the tiny nation of Antigua and Barbuda, boasting 365 sandbox beaches and 365 days a ... [more]
Hot or Cold
The days have grown shorter and once gentle breezes have been replaced with icy gusts that cut to the bone.You can forget about warm sun on your face and hot sand between your toes – summer ... [more]
ICELAND - Geysers, glaciers & geothermal gems
Reykjavik, Iceland – the country’s capital – used to be primarily a gateway for outdoor adventure seekers strapped into hiking boots and laden with provisions. ... [more]
Polar Bear Express
Roaming free in their natural habitat is the only place to watch these adorable carnivores. Yet time may be running out in the “Polar Bear Capital of the World.” We’ve all seen them ... [more]
Wined & Dined at Walt Disney
Foodies and the finest gourmet fare are celebrated at the Magic Kingdom each fall [more]
Safari at Sea: Sailing Mexico’s Sea of Cortez
I have paddled, wind jammed and motor-cruised all over the globe, but when the sea turned to a boiling broth of dolphins as far as the eye can see, I was dazzled ... [more]
Cape Breton The Celidah Trail
Finally, after days of driving east and south, I cross the delicate tendril of the Canso Causeway as it reaches out to anchor Cape Breton to the mainland of Nova Scotia. My ... [more]
Bermuda
Pink sand beaches. Spas for pure bliss. Undersea gardens in waters clear as a cloudless day. Bermuda, its money tied to the U.S. dollar but as British as beans and toast, is in the Atlantic more ... [more]
Turks & Caicos
Breathtaking turquoise in every hue surrounds me. The blinding white seems endless. The brilliant heat warms my skin. I pinch myself to make sure that I am not dreaming. I am relieved ... [more]
Dancing on the Stones
"…Ireland is well known for its evocative beauty and timeless traditions." [more]
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