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My Car is in the Ditch in Chebogue River

So after my visit to the Yarmouth County Museum I said goodbye to this fishing town on the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia and set off on my trip along the Lighthouse Trail. It was an overcast and drizzly early afternoon when I began my tri ... Read more

Exploring Llanes, a Mountain Drive & Hospitality at the Posada de Babel

On this gorgeous sunny day I had already fallen in love with one Asturian coastal town: the scenic town of Ribadesella had truly captured my heart and made it into my personal travel memory bank as one of the most scenic ocean-mountain town ... Read more

Niagara Falls, Ontario: The Festival of Lights

Niagara Falls, Ontario is a great getaway destination, even in the winter, from November to January when the CAA Winter Festival of Lights is on. On January 4, 2013, we had spent a nice afternoon in Niagara-on-the-Lake where the Niagara Riv ... Read more

Clarington Travel: 1 Stop Alpacas and Gallery on the Farm

August 3, 2012 was a packed day for me during my getaway in the Clarington travel region: after a tasty breakfast at the Our Valley View Bed and Breakfast and an enjoyable conversation with hostess Petra Schwirtz, I said goodbye and drove l ... Read more

Sorrento Restaurants: An Evening at O Parrucchiano

In the afternoon of April 22, 2013 I went for another walk through the old centre of Sorrento and admired many historic buildings such as the Cathedral of Sorrento which dates back to the 15th century and was built in the location of an eve ... Read more
Morocco Travel: A Map of Morocco & Things to Do in Morocco

Travel Ontario: Lunch at the Black Dog in Bayfield, a Biking Tour and ...

After our morning hike on the Sawmill Trail in Bayfield we were ready for lunch and listened to the suggestion of Tyler Hessel, co-owner of Outside Projects, who was going to be our bicycling guide this afternoon. He pointed us straight acr ... Read more

Biking on the Lachine Canal - Industrial History Turned into Recreatio ...

I had thoroughly enjoyed my guided tour of Montreal by bike and being the bicycling enthusiast that I am I knew this would be a highlight of my trip. The great thing was that even after the tour was finished, I would get to hold on to my bi ... Read more
Morocco Travel: A Map of Morocco & Things to Do in Morocco

Santa Monica: Home of the Famous Pier and the End of Route 66

From Marina del Rey and Venice Beach we kept driving north until we reached Santa Monica, one of the most popular beach towns in the Los Angeles area. Santa Monica was originally connected with Los Angeles in 1870, by means of the Los Angel ... Read more

A Parade of Boats and an Interview with the Organizers of the Tulip Fe ...

Canada’s capital has become one of my favourite getaways. At 4.5 hours of driving it’s pretty close to Toronto, it’s easy to get to and there is always a lot going on. For years I have been wanting to go to Ottawa during it’s world ... Read more

Sunrise Kayaking on Regent's Canal

Our last day in London had arrived, far too quickly I might add. My travel partner Andrea and I had already spent two action-packed days in this cosmopolitan metropolis which included explorations of Portobello Market and Notting Hill, a ri ... Read more

Pioneer History Brought to Life at the Lang Pioneer Village

Day 2 of my Peterborough adventure started with gorgeous sunshine. Cora Whittington, my hostess at the Golden Pathways B&B, and I were talking in the kitchen while she prepared my breakfast: a healthy fruit salad, decorated with colourf ... Read more

A History Tour of the Beach and a Mission of Mercy with Gene Domagala

Gene Domagala is not only a key volunteer in the Beach, an individual who helps out with all sorts of charities and non-profit organizations - a “utility man” as Bob Murdoch from Centre 55 calls him – he is also one of the most knowle ... Read more

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