A Travel Assistant

I have some very fond memories of panning for gold. My first introduction to it was at Edmonton's Klondike Days, now called K-Days. They...

As part of our visit to Bordeaux this summer we had planned a visit to the Lascaux caves (seen above) as it was on our bucket list. I'd...

I have found that visiting a destination during a festival greatly enhances the travel experience. My first encounter with this was in...

If there's one culinary delight that transcends cultural boundaries, it's chocolate. This magical mix of cocoa, sugar, and pure bliss has...

When you think of a museum you probably think of dull places full of old art and historical artifacts. Or maybe modern art that defies...

Zoos have changed quite a bit over my lifetime. I remember going to several as a child and found them extremely depressing. Not to name...

Introduction My first car held a very special badge of honour. It was the only vehicle among my circle of friends and family, that was...

As Amsterdam prepares to mark its remarkable 750th birthday on October 27 in 2025, the vibrant Dutch capital invites travelers from...

When I was quite young we moved from Toronto, Ontario to Edmonton, Alberta and instead of flying or driving between the cities we ended...

2024 has been confirmed as the hottest year on record , surpassing previous temperature highs. Data from the European Union's Copernicus...

If you’re a lover of the great outdoors and have a passion for fine food, then Canada’s Véloroute Gourmande (The Gourmet Route) is an...

Both The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida...

There was a funny scene in one of the Avengers movies where Hawkeye’s daughter says “who puts mayo on hotdogs?” in response to her mother...

I do like a good Cappuccino or a frothy Caffè Latte but tea has always been one of my favorite drinks. A nice hot cup of Orange Pekoe...

I know, taking a tour in Europe: tres cliché, non? Maybe not so much for these tours though. Europe is a continent steeped in history,...

For golf enthusiasts, the allure of lush fairways, challenging layouts, and breathtaking scenery is irresistible. North America, with its...

Two very distinct hikes, one in Ireland and one in Turkiye.

I love to travel and I love to cook. Merging these two when on vacation is an experience I cherish. Each country I've been to presents a...

Thanks to Taylor Swift, the world's attention has been diverted to England and in particular the Black Dog Public house in Vauxhall, a...

Just picture it. You are sitting by the Seine river in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower and once you finish off your glass of Bordeaux you...