Let’s all go back a few (or maybe a lot) years ago and reminisce when we were teens-the partying, staying up late, adventure was and still is all part of being a teen. When it comes to having a great holiday, there is no doubt that teens have a thing for adventure. There is no […]
Polar Adventures
Safaris, nature trips, kayaking, all these may have been the best adventure experiences at one time or another but times have changed. For a real adventure, you can now explore ‘no man’s land’ and what better place to start than somewhere in the Arctic? Thanks to technology, one can now take a trip to these […]
Channel Crossing
The English and French have always been contriving ways of getting at each other sooner, even going so far as proposing a channel tunnel as early as 1804. The current quickest invasion route is Ashford International Station to Calais in France at a mind-boggling 31 minutes. In literally less time than it takes to board […]
Poll Indicates Some Couples Like Vacations
In a stunning development, a new poll released this week by the U.S. Travel Association provides strong evidence that couples who take vacations together typically have stronger relationships and better sex lives. While the study was quiet on the point, it seems probable that these couples also have better tans and buy more luggage than […]
The Skating Capital
For those privileged few living on the Earth that’s not experiencing drastic climate change — I’m led to understand that’s roughly 1% of you — this won’t be particularly interesting. For the rest of us, though, as of today the skating conditions on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal are officially either “good” or “very good” (and, as […]
Extreme Getaways… if you dare!
While some prefer to sunbath on beaches and take dips in pools, others… well, let’s just say others want to take a trip to the wild side. If you’re the latter, then check out these vacation spots/ activities that will tickle your adventurous personality and your daredevil personality. Do you love mountain trips? Do you […]
A City Where People Stop for Time
As you stroll through the streets of the famous city of Prague, you will get a lot of attention. Street vendors will all be hawking their goods at the top of their lungs in order to attract you to their wares. People will be strolling alongside you accompanied by the constant chatter filling the air. […]
Obsolete Serendipity
Part of the great romantic appeal about hitchhiking, particularly across Europe and borders and linguistic and political and cultural divides, is the possibility of getting splendidly and serendipitously lost. Mind you, this fanciful prospect is the flip side of getting hopelessly and desperately lost and not liking it one bit. I propose a compromise — […]
Hitchhiking 2.0
Try this at home There’s no arguing that today travel is more economical and enjoyable and democratic than it’s ever been but I confess to just a sliver of nostalgia for some of the romance made obsolete by the internet age. I kind of miss waiting in line with fellow travelers to buy tickets and […]
Up For A Scottish Highlands Adventure?
Why not take a full-day trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands? It is cool and foggy as we arrive at 60 High Street, on Edinburgh’s Royal mile. Exhausted and excited in equal measure we prepare for a 12-hour return excursion to Fort Augustus, nestled on the banks of infamous Loch Ness. Andy, our […]