Located in Northern Africa, Morocco has become a popular destination in recent years and was visited by over 9 million tourists in 2010. A map …
Montenegro Travel: Local Expert Jelena Jeca Talks about Travel to Montenegro
This is the next article in a series of interviews with local experts from different regions. Jelena Jeca came to me through Facebook where I …
Nepal Travel: An Interview with Bhim Barma, Travel Expert on Nepal
Facebook continues to connect me with really interesting and fascinating individuals. Bhim Barma from Nepal has to be one of the kindest people I ever …
Iran Travel: An Interview with Mohammad Reza Gohari, Iran Tourism Expert
The Internet has afforded us all a great opportunity to explore and learn about the world without ever leaving our comfortable homes. Social media have …
Hawaii Travel: Great Ideas for Your Hawaii Vacation
Located in the central Pacific Ocean, the state of Hawaii is an archipelago consisting of eight main islands and of many other smaller islands, all …
Travel Guide to Mont Tremblant and the Laurentian Mountains
The Laurentian Mountains, a renowned Canadian holiday destination, are located in Southern Quebec, north of the St. Lawrence River and east of the Ottawa River. …
Venice, Italy: Gondolas, Canals, Blown Glass and the Venice Carnival
With its unique atmosphere, Venice (Venezia in Italian) – also known as the “Queen of the Adriatic” – is one of the world’s most romantic …
Seattle: The Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square and Beyond
Located in the State of Washington, Seattle is home to about 3.4 million inhabitants. As one of the most important business cities in the western …
Boston, Massachusetts: Ideas and Info for Boston Travel
People say New York City is the economic center of the United States; Washington D.C. is the US’ political center, and Boston is the nation’s …
Hamburg Travel: Hamburg Harbour Area, Alster, Reeperbahn, St. Michaelis and Beyond
With its 1.8 million inhabitants, Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and the eighth largest city in the European Union. It is located …
Quebec Canada – Things to Do, Places to Visit – Part 2
This is part 2 of the article about travel and tourism opportunities in Quebec. The information about the various travel regions and tourism providers was …
Quebec Canada – Things to Do, Places to Visit – Part 1
Given my home base in Toronto, Ontario, one of the natural travel destinations is our neighbouring province of Quebec. I have had several opportunities to …
Shanghai China: Shanghai Expo, The Bund, Yu Garden and Beyond
Mainland China’s largest city, Shanghai, reveals itself as a prosperous and vivid city that is undergoing rapid development. With more than 23 million residents, this …
Bavaria Travel: Munich, Nuremberg, the Bavarian Alps and Beyond
Located in the southeast of Germany (see map of Bavaria), Bavaria (Bayern in German) is the largest state of Germany and one of the most …
Australia Travel – Things to Do for Nature and Food Lovers
Australia is a world full of natural wonders and fantasies. While its metropolitan areas, as showcased in our article on Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, are …
Australia Travel – Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane
Surrounded by the Indian and South Pacific Oceans, Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. With its breath-taking landscapes and its generous hospitality, …
Quebec City: Travel Tips for Visiting Canada’s French Jewel
Located on a hill overlooking the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City is the capital city of the Quebec province. With its colonial history and interesting …
Santiago de Compostela: Discovering the Historic City and the Pilgrimage Routes
Located in Northern Spain, Santiago de Compostela is renowned for being the end point of the Way of St. James (also known as the Camino …
Florence, Italy: The City of the Renaissance
Regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Florence (Firenze in Italian) is a world-renowned city located in Tuscany (Toscana), Italy. With its breath-taking architecture …
Montreal – A Fabulous Destination for All Seasons
Montreal is known the world over for its lively atmosphere, its street cafés and its amazing summer festivals which include the famous Just for Laughs …
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Must-See Attractions and Things To Do during Your Holiday in Buenos Aires
Located in Latin America, Buenos Aires is the industrial, financial and cultural center of Argentina. With 5 million visitors each year, the capital of Argentina …
Reflections about Berlin
Reflections about Berlin For many years I have been drawn to the south of Europe, to the Mediterranean area. The hot sun, the stunning landscapes, …
A Map of Cuba and Some Practical Tips for Planning Your Cuba Travel
With its location between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, Cuba attracts a lot of tourists with emerald beaches and warm weather. Particularly, …
A Map of Vancouver and Things to Do in Vancouver
Located on the North Pacific Ocean, Vancouver enjoys much warmer weather than most other cities in Canada, even during winter. Indeed, the mild weather in …
A Map of Miami and Things to Do in Miami
What comes to mind when you hear Miami? You are probably thinking of sun and beaches. Well, you are right, the weather in Miami is …
A Map of Scotland & What to Do during Your Holiday in Scotland
Located in Northern Europe, Scotland is a small country with a strong identity and a fascinating history. Although part of Great Britain since 1707, Scotland …
A Map of Costa Rica and Things to Do in Costa Rica
Located in Central America, Costa Rica (Rich Coast, in English) has become a popular destination among American and European tourists. Renowned for …
Sevilla, Spain: A Map of Seville and Things to Do in the Capital of Andalusia
Sevilla (Seville in English) is and will always be considered one of the most popular and exciting places in Spain. Being the capital of Andalusia, …
A Map of San Francisco and Things To Do in San Francisco
A Map of San Francisco and Things To Do in San Francisco San Francisco is an eminently walkable and bikeable city. So make sure you …
A Map of Madrid & What To Do in Spain’s Capital
A Map of Madrid & What To Do in Spain’s Capital Madrid, Spain’s capital, is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe. With …
A Map of Rome and the Top Rome Attractions
Rome, the Eternal City, actually has a fairly compact layout and much of it can be covered on foot. During my 2010 trip to Rome …
The Weather in Montreal & What To Do in Montreal
Canadian winters can be harsh and Montreal can definitely be quite cold in the winter. Summers are warm and average high temperatures hover in the …
Eastern European Travel Discoveries with Michael Palin’s New Europe
Eastern Europe is one of the new frontiers of tourism. When the Soviet Union collapsed in the early 1990s, a completely new world order came …
Things to Do in Chicago: Tours Covering Chicago History and Chicago Architecture
Chicago, the Windy City, is one of America’s great travel destinations. Almost 46 million domestic and international travelers visited the city in 2008, and as …
Berlin Germany: What to See and Do during Your Berlin Holiday
Berlin is Germany’s largest and most multicultural city. More than 5 million people live in its metropolitan area and they hail from more than 190 nations. Berlin is a very dynamic, ever-changing and progressive city that continues to transform itself. No wonder it is the 3rd most visited place in Europe. This article will give you some great ideas of what to see and do in Berlin.
Toronto Canada: 14 Travel Tips for Planning your Holiday in Toronto
With more than 2.5 million inhabitants in the city, Toronto is Canada’s largest metropolis. Taking into account the surrounding municipalities, the Greater Toronto Area has more than 6 million people.
Mexico Travel Advisory: Is Mexico Safe?
Mexico is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. In 2008 almost 23 million visitors traveled there from abroad, not surprisingly, given …
Paris France – the World’s No. 1 Travel Destination: What to do in Paris?
Paris is perennially one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. As a matter of fact, with over 74 million visitors in 2009 (latest available numbers from the World Tourism Organization), France ranks number 1 as the most visited country in the world. Paris itself is the most popular tourist destination in the world, with about 45 million tourist visits per year. This article will provide you with useful tips for travel to Paris.
Holidays in New York City: 8 Practical Travel Tips for Your Trip to New York City
Planning a holiday in New York can be a challenging task because there are so many sights to see and things to do in NY. The largest city in the United States has so many museums, cultural institutions, attractions, neighbourhoods, eateries and entertainment places to offer, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start.
Cultural Insights – Karla Darocas talks about Spain – Men, Women, Family, Church, Even Pets
Of course you know by now that I have a true fascination for Spanish language and culture and Spain continues to one of my favourite …
Doors Open – Toronto’s Architectural Festival – Free of Charge!
You may have figured out by now that I am bit of an architecture buff. Well, the great thing is, since 2000 Toronto has its …
Big Apple Greeter: New York City’s Fabulous Free Way of Welcoming Visitors and Showing Them Around
Several cities now have “Greeter” or “Ambassador” programs, where local volunteers provide out-of-town travelers with their time and knowledge of their city. I have used …
Banff – Lake Louise: Stunning Beauty and Nature At Its Best in the Canadian Rockies
For the first time ever, my husband and I are going to go skiing in the majestic Rocky Mountains: in March of 2006 we are …
Presenting: Ottawa’s Byward Market – Special Events, Culture & Art, Boutiques and Culinary Delights in a Historic Setting
Ottawa has a myriad of sights to visit and the ByWard Market is one of the major entertainment areas in Ottawa. It combines a great …
Presenting: Calgary – Canada’s Heart of the New West
During our upcoming ski trip in the Alberta Rockies this March, we’ll be visiting Calgary for the first time. As a matter of fact, it …
Presenting: Ottawa – Canada’s Capital and An Exciting Travel Destination
In anticipation of my upcoming trip to Ottawa next weekend I have started to do some research and contacted Ottawa Tourism. Ottawa, as Canada’s capital, …
Kensington – One of the Main Entertainment Areas in Calgary
Calgary is currently experiencing a major boom and one of the most dynamic and fastest growing cities in Canada. It is truly the gateway to …
Presenting: Cicerones: A Free Greeter Service for Visitors to Buenos Aires
Various cities around the world now have a Greeter Program; I have written before about the programs in New York City, Chicago and Toronto. These …
Presenting: Niagara Falls Tourism – One Wonder After Another
In early December of 2007 I decided to embark on a three day winter getaway to Niagara Falls, Ontario. In order to explore the city …
Presenting: Only in San Francisco – Part 2
For a long time I have wanted to travel to San Francisco again. Finally, in February of 2008, I had an opportunity to visit one …
Presenting: Only in San Francisco – Part 1
San Francisco – a dream destination for so many people across the world… Well, in February of 2008 I finally had to opportunity to revisit …
Toronto’s WinterCity Festival – Culinary Treats, Arts and Entertainment – Toronto Parties In The Dark Of Winter
There is no doubt that Canada is a northern country and that our winters here in Toronto can sometimes be a little harsh. But that’s no reason …