Life is a Journey – Explore New Horizons
Life is a Journey – Explore New Horizons
On December 28, 2012 I embarked on a local Toronto travel adventure: Casa Loma – Toronto’s castle. For this year’s Christmas, the castle was decorated …
Country hospitality in Ontario is legendary, and in line with these friendly traditions, Martin and Lori invited us to taste some of their products. Within minutes Lori had cut up mozzarella, scamorza, and ricotta and as well as pepperettes produced from water buffalo meat. Lori pulled out some crackers and two types of jam which formed a perfect taste combination together with the creamy buffalo mozzarella.
On a drizzly and cold day we started driving through the wintery countryside and after about 20 minutes we had arrived at our first itinerary point of the day: the Church-Key Brewing Company, a local micro-brewery on the outskirts of Campbellford. Ivan Unwin, one of the managers, was on standby to give us the brewery tour and introduce us to this unique local business.
Organizers at the Stirling Festival Theatre had promised me a backstage tour, so all I had to do was walk across the street to arrive at the historic 1927 Community Service Building, a place with a long and colourful history. I got a chance to meet most of the crew, an outgoing and rather outrageous (in a good way) cast of characters.
Tyla Tessier, who runs the B&B together with her husband Lacy, welcomed me at the Old Carriage House and helped me carry my luggage up the stairs. Once I had settled inTyla made some tea and we starting chatting about her and her B&B.
We started our walking tour at West Wings, an eclectic boutique and espresso bar with a wide assortment of merchandise, from books by local authors, unique handbags from the Far East and handcrafted jewellery, as well as fair trade coffee and organic teas. A nice cup of Earl Grey warmed me up before we headed into the West Front Street, the town’s main street.
Among the most popular Mexico travel opportunities are beach vacations in coastal resort towns, and this article focuses on the eastern coast of Mexico from Tampico in the north to Playa del Carmen in the south.
Istanbul travel will take you to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the largest city of Turkey and the heart and soul of this wonderful country. The culture and historic atmosphere lures travelers from all over the world to experience Istanbul travel. There are many places to see like the amazing Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.
Many Eastern Africa countries have been working hard to attract tourists, and there are now many interesting places to travel to in the Sub Saharan region. Tanzania covers a very large part of Eastern Africa and features impressive national parks, lakes, plateaus and mountains that will make your visit an outstanding experience.
On December 12, 2012 I decided to visit this year’s Christmas Market in one of my favourite parts of Toronto. The Distillery District is a 13 acre entertainment district that evolved from the historic Gooderham & Worts Distillery to become the largest collection of Victorian-era industrial buildings in all of North America.
Any Montreal travel itinerary should include a visit to Old Montreal, the city’s historic heart. Montreal is one of Canada’s economic and cultural centres. It impresses the visitor with its avant-garde architecture, historic heritage and vibrant arts scene.
The Charleston City Market is a great place to stroll through and offers a wide assortment of merchandise. The purchasing opportunities include clothing, souvenirs, artwork, handicrafts, jewellery and various oddities such as desiccated alligator heads. In the evening we embarked on a walk on King Street, Charleston’s most popular shopping street.
After a week in Hilton Head, we started to make our way north on December 1, 2012, and decided to make a stop in Charleston, South Carolina, renowned as one of the most beautiful destinations in the American south. We made a stop at the tourist information and found out that any Charleston travel experience should include a sightseeing tour in a horse-drawn carriage.
Toronto travel opportunities also include a surprising number of places that are predestined for nature lovers. The many parks and gardens are some of the greatest features in the city that are enjoyed by millions of visitors and residents who appreciate them for their natural beauty and peacefulness.
A Hilton Head beach walk is without a doubt one of the most popular things to do in Hilton Head. Golf in Hilton Head, tennis, shopping and dining are also big draws.
November 26, 2012 was perfect for an excursion to Savannah, Georgia. Savannah,renowned for its antebellum architecture and Southern charm, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the American South.
Given its premier golfing opportunities, Hilton Head Island SC (South Carolina), has been one of my husband’s favourite destinations for some time now and late …
Arizona is one of the most desirable travel destinations in the United States. Nicknamed the “Grand Canyon State”, Arizona offers breathtaking vistas in many different regions. Arizona travel opportunities include lively urban destinations, extensive sports opportunities and unique natural formations.
Skiing and winter sports are wonderful activities, but winter holidays can end up being very costly. It takes some research to put together cheap skiing holidays, so to help you here are 8 insider tips on how to travel on the cheap when you are heading for the slopes.
San Francisco travel may involve a variety of day trips and excursions in Northern California. For those travelers that have already checked out the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the San Francisco cablecars and Fisherman’s Wharf, there are plenty of interesting destinations for an escape outside the City by the Bay.
As the first state capital of Georgia, Savannah attracts millions of visitors each year. The city’s architecture and historic buildings make it an interesting place …
This southernmost country of Central America, also known as the “Crossroads of the Americas” due to its unique position between North and South America, has …
New Orleans, the largest city of Louisiana, is one of the most well-known travel destinations in the world. Nicknamed “the Big Easy”, New Orleans is …
“To have seen Italy without Sicily – is not to have seen Italy at all, as Sicily is the key to everything” – Goethe Sicily, …
May 3, 2011 – my final day in Berlin – had another real highlight in store for me: a guided bicycle tour with Judy Anderssen …
Travel Spain: The Valencian Community – One of Spain’s Jewels Located in the southeast of Spain, the Valencian Community (Comunitat Valenciana in Valencian or Comunidad …
Wonderful, awe-inspiring nature. That is what attracts most travelers to Latin America, in addition of course, to its fascinating culture and hospitable people. From endless …
May 2, 2011 started as a rather rainy and cool affair in Berlin. I hopped back on the S-Bahn and went from East Berlin’s Lichtenberg …
More so than many other cities, Berlin is marked by its history, particularly its turbulent 20th century history. Berlin was at the heart of so …
Regardless of what city I am in, I always try to go on a bicycle tour to get to know some of the main sights …
The second last stop on our discoveries of Ontario’s West Coast was Goderich, with about 8000 people the largest town in the area. Goderich has …
After our visit to Blyth we made a stop in the quaint village of Benmiller, a small hamlet not far from the Lake Huron coastline. …
Our last day on Ontario’s West Coast had begun. It started with a nice home-made breakfast at our bed and breakfast, Clair on the Square, …
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 …
This sunny Thanksgiving Monday, October 11, 2011, started with gorgeous sunshine again, a perfect beginning to an action-packed day in the picturesque village of Bayfield. …
My stroll through town and the gallery tour had already shown me that Bayfield is a great getaway destination. Since we still had a bit …
In my quest to savour every last moment of fall, a friend of mine and I embarked on a 3-day getaway to Ontario’s West Coast. …
October 19, 2010 was my departure day. Since my flight was not leaving until the late afternoon I still had time for some explorations. After …
My friend Linda had to leave early in the morning on October 18, 2010, so I was by myself again to explore the city. In …
My first full day in New York City, October 16, 2010, started with bright sunshine and punctually at 10 am I met my local New …
On Sunday, October 17, 2010 we were in store for another exciting learning experience in New York City: using our Explorer Pass which gave us …
New York City is always one of my favourite city destinations. I had visited the Big Apple a few times before, but always for an …
My last two days in Austria, February 25 and 26, 2012, had started. After four days in Budapest and five great days of skiing in …
After an exciting day of skiing on the Italian side of the Puster Valley on Monte Elmo, followed by a day of sightseeing in South …
February 22, 2012 was an absolutely gorgeous day, so my friend Andrea and I decided to go on a sightseeing excursion while the rest of …
After 3.5 wonderful days in Budapest, my time in Europe continued with another exciting experience: skiing in the Alps, something I haven’t done for more …
My last morning in Budapest had started on February 19, 2012 and I still had a few more things on my list to see before …
After the snowy day yesterday, the sun was shining and the cool winter sky was radiating in brilliant hues of icy blue. I got up …
My second day in Budapest, February 17, 2012, started off as an overcast and snowy day. Fortunately the big cold snap had broken and the …
In the very early morning of February 16, 2012, my brother drove me to the Austrian town of Gleisdorf from where I was about to …
Kenya is a country rich in wildlife, culture, natural resources and ethnic diversity. A map of Kenya will reveal that the country is bordered by …
Now that I had a great overview of Berlin’s most important sights, I decided to head a bit farther afield and explore one of Berlin’s …
My second day in Berlin, April 30, 2011, started with brilliant sunshine. I took the S-Bahn from the Lichtenberg district and arrived within less than …
Moscow, the heart of Russia, is a fascinating tourist destination. Moscow tourism lures visitors to explore the enigma of its ancient history and cultural diversity. …
Back on land after my initial Spree River boat tour, I headed off on foot across the Karl-Liebknecht Strasse past the historic 13th century Marienkirche …
For many people living in northern climates in places like Canada, the United States and northern Europe, winter is the season where we just want …
Berlin has been a dream destination for me for a long time. I only had a chance to visit Berlin once, for one day, in …
The mystique of train travel has fascinated people since the dawn of the industrial age. From the smoke-belching steam locomotives of the 1800s to the …
Bangkok, also called the “City of Angels”, is one of Southeast Asia’s most popular travel destinations. Its combination of history and culture, cuisine and entertainment …
Mexico is a country that has long fascinated me, particularly its colonial heartland. I have travelled there several times and am taken in every time …
Argentina’s capital is known for its impressive architecture. Part II of this article series features five more architecturally significant areas that I got to explore …
Ecuador’s cuisine is quite diverse, and lunch and dinner are often preceded by soups and accompanied by potatoes or rice. Local vegetables such as yuca …
In our first article about Ecuador we already introduced to some of the main sights of the country: Quito, Cuenca, Baños de Agua Santa and …
Ecuador’s most privileged call to fame is perhaps the Galapagos Islands where English naturalist Charles Darwin arrived in 1835, filling with him sights and experiences …
You probably know by now that one of my personal passions is languages.I truly love the mental challenge of learning foreign languages and I think …
A few weeks ago,around my husband’s birthday,we were thinking of taking off for a quick package-deal week in the sun.We never got to go because …
We all hear the term “global warming” all the time. During recent months I have started to read travel stories how the permanent ice cap …
How to become a concerned traveler,not just a tourist.. Servas travelers are warmly welcomed in more than 15,000 homes throughout the world. You know by …
It was a beautiful evening for a stroll tonight,so I went down to one of my favourite places: Toronto’s waterfront.Listening to the melee of languages,observing …
Non-mainstream forms of travel have fascinated me for a long time. Combine that with affordable travel and the possibility to make the travel experience a …
I always keep my eyes open for interesting people,and Krista Scott just absolutely grabbed my attention.I first met Krista 2 days ago on a whitewater …
As so many times before,this website continues to create contacts with so many interesting individuals.This morning I received an email from a person in Santa …
This is the second in a series that will review the Rolling Rains Travel & Disability Links collection at Suite 101.This piece examines the category …
“Vacation” is a magic word.Use it in a conversation and people are likely to momentarily spirit off to their private bit of paradise; disappear to …
By Scott Paul Rains, Travel and Disability Editor In a previous article,”Multi-Sensory Travel Specialists – Outta Sight Travel,” Jackie Hull recounted the history of Outta …
I have been experimenting for a while now with travel photography, and every time I go away I take hundreds of pictures.The most I ever …
One of the topics that I am fascinated with is the cross-cultural adjustment process.As an Austrian immigrant in Canada I know that even a move …
You can imagine,as a travel writer who does a lot of walking,skating,skiing,mountain-biking,camping etc.,the right equipment in terms of luggage,clothing and footwear becomes an important element …
Learning and exploring is one of the big mottos of this website and learning vacations are one of the best ways of expanding one’s mind. …
I am sucker for travel pictures and travel stories.And Latin America is one of the places I have always wanted to go,and have never been.So …
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 programs connect …
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 these greeter services …
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 very own free-access …
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 going …
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,is one of …
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 selection …
A Gem in the Heart of Europe During my trip in November I had a chance to explore Slovenia a little bit,with our brief stops …
In one of my searches on the Internet about interesting travel websites I found a site on sea kayaking in the Adriatic. I contacted the …
Through a friend of mine I met Dan and Judith,a professional couple in their 50s who spent two fabulous years in Provence,having traded their lovely …
For most of us with Slovak roots,meeting family in Slovakia is like the coming together of two worlds – two lifetimes.It’s like filling a hole …
A basic image of Chile can be summed up by mentioning wine, the Andes Mountains, Patagonia and the fjords of the south, Easter Island, and …
Bicycling is one of my great passions and I have been fortunate to cycle in places like Rome, Madrid, Berlin, New York City, San Francisco, …
With its pleasantly warm climate, its mountains and oceans, Cape Town is ideally predestined as an outdoor playground. In addition to sightseeing, which we have …
The second largest city in South Africa, Cape Town is one of the world’s most iconic cities and the most popular destination in all of …
At different times throughout the year, events happen that make us reflect, think about the people and things we hold dear, and appreciate what we …
Peru is fascinating country and one of the most popular destinations in South America. However, before rushing into a trip to a country you know …
Located in western South America, Peru is a wonderful, surprising and fascinating country with an extensive history and culture. With its biodiversity and breath-taking landscapes, …
A former British colony that gained independence in 1965, Singapore is a city state that is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula …
With is long narrow S-shape, the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula, Vietnam has a rich and diverse natural environment. It is located in Southeast …
Brazil covers half of the land mass of South America and has amazing natural resources. The country’s numerous cultural and historic sites as well as …