Across the Continent
Looking for fun and interesting locations on this side of the pond.
Juno Beach – Remembering
Sometimes getting lost isn’t such a bad thing. In the spring of 2004, while on holidays in France, we made a wrong turn and ended up learning a lot about Canadian Continue Reading →
Europeans do travel right
One of the things I love best about travelling in Europe is how easy it is to travel not only from city to city but country to country. Living in Canada you Continue Reading →
Catacombs – Walking with the Dead in Paris
The Paris Catacombs I have a small fascination with old and interesting cemeteries. These places are the final resting place for lives lived and loved. Death is also the great equalizer – Continue Reading →
Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater — when reality exceeds expectations but not as expected!
Expectations and reality often have little in common and more often than not, the sense of letdown can be overwhelming. Remember as a small child waiting for that one toy Continue Reading →
Flower Power in Amsterdam
I love flowers and I have a real soft spot for tulips. Tulips mean that spring is just around the corner and winter is almost over. I have been lucky enough to Continue Reading →
The Gateway to Paris
The Eiffel Tower One of the most recognizable structures in the world, the Eiffel Tower, was created to be the entrance arch for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World Fair). Named Continue Reading →
Angel of the North
When giving directions for the Angel of the North, the statement – You can’t miss it – is completely true. When driving south on the A1 into Gateshead it is Continue Reading →
Call of the Wild at the Toronto Zoo
I love the Toronto Zoo. I have been a member there for almost 16 years and enjoy spending time wandering through the different exhibits. One of the exhibits that always proved Continue Reading →
Hands On Glass Blowing in Corning
Learning is always best when it’s hands on and Corning Museum of Glass has really set the bar high for hands on activities. In addition to touring the facilities and experiencing Continue Reading →
Getting Around Town in Boston
I used to travel a lot for work and one of the best pieces of advice I got from a co-worker was to take advantage of the local tour buses. Continue Reading →