Bavaria – land of legends, lederhosen, castles and beer The Montrealer August 3, 2007 3773 In the family of regions that makes up Germany, Bavaria is the member that is most unique. The differences that distinguish this scenic state from its siblings are defined in customs, culture and landscape. It’...
Céline Dion – using her star power to make a difference The Montrealer August 1, 2007 3340 Arguably the most famous Quebecer of modern times; Céline Dion continues to use her star power to help others less fortunate. You may or may not like her music – but there’s no denying her achievements within h...
China, a most fascinating tour into a different culture, history and the world’s largest modern society The Montrealer July 31, 2007 4590 The National Geographic China of my childhood still exists in the countryside perhaps, however it’s far from today’s reality of China’s cities that are super clean and ultra-modern with the latest in shopping m...
Canada’s only desert is becoming a hot tourist destination The Montrealer July 3, 2007 3674 Just like a Mexican piñata, the small town of Osoyoos, B.C. is filled with treats and surprises. If you’ve never heard of the place you’re not alone. Most easterners are a blank page when it comes to this emerg...
Howie Mandel – a multifaceted career that includes stand-up comedy, television and movies The Montrealer July 1, 2007 7296 The happy-go-lucky comic overcomes the challenges of psychological disorders that require constant surveillance His career in comedy and acting may have all started when he was expelled from his Toronto h...
Re-creating the Golden Age of travel today aboard the Queen Mary 2 The Montrealer June 12, 2007 6369 Originally Standing out on the balcony with the Manhattan skyline to the north, easily spying the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to the West, one quickly appreci...
Dynamic Dubai – an exotic blend of Hong Kong and Singapore The Montrealer June 5, 2007 5616 A new frontier for Canadian travelers Over the past decade oil-rich Dubai has spent mind boggling sums of money to turn its city emirate into one of the world’s great tourist destinations. However, the steepes...
Bob Dylan – at 66 and a grandfather – he’s writing some of his best work The Montrealer June 1, 2007 3221 “...hearing Danny Gallivan's voice changed my life... hearing Dylan's made it more meaningful...” Mitch Melnick I’ll never forget the first time I heard Bob Dylan. My older sister Cherise was listening...
Taking “The Ocean” to Halifax The Montrealer May 23, 2007 5228 VIA Rail’s Easterly Class is a perfect beginning for a trip to Halifax for this summer’s festivals and attractions - including the popular Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo The last time I took a ...
Leanor and Alvin Segal – their philanthropy makes Montreal a better place The Montrealer May 1, 2007 11663 Leanor and Alvin Segal have donated major sums to a variety of organizations - making a positive contribution all Montrealers Leanor and Alvin Segal have enjoyed tremendous financial success - but it was...