Paris – Oo La La, C’est Magnifique Julie Kalan August 9, 2011 5480 Paris is a city of love and romance, the capital of haute couture and a bastion of gastronomic delights. Magnificent sights, countless museums, grand boulevards, immaculate gardens, intriguing cafés and some of...
A Weekend in Kent Julie Kalan July 3, 2011 5003 Visiting the Most Famous Cathedral and Castle in South East England A Pilgrimage Canterbury has drawn visitors for centuries. Long before the age of vacation travel, intrepid pilgrims from all walks of life m...
Set Sail for Portsmouth and step aboard HMS Victory Julie Kalan June 27, 2011 9801 It was once said that the sun never set on the British Empire. Britain's great naval prowess helped build that empire and at Portsmouth's Historic Dockyards you can visit some of the grandest ships of the day. ...
Two days in Warwickshire – the heart of England Julie Kalan May 20, 2011 4901 Visiting a medieval castle and Shakespeare's hometown The Ultimate Castle The Mound was ordered to be constructed by William the Conqueror Photo: Julie Kalan If you ever pretended to be a princess or knig...
Bath – two thousand years of English history Julie Kalan April 3, 2011 6511 Time travel is easy in Bath – no DeLorean required. A short jaunt from London, Bath offers visitors the chance to travel through the last two thousand years of history. Ancient History Just 6 m (19 ft) below...
Loving London Julie Kalan March 5, 2011 6035 I admit it. I love London. Some people may see it as just another cosmopolitan, traffic-filled capital that somehow never garnered the public admiration of Paris or Rome. But London is a destination that offer...
Lufthansa to Munich – a fascinating gateway to Europe The Montrealer October 5, 2010 5662 Munich Loves You is the slogan for this beautiful Bavarian city in southern Germany – and as of the end of this October, Munich is now a direct flight away from Montreal. Lufthansa will be the only airline t...
Queen Victoria – sailing aboard one of Cunard’s great ocean liners The Montrealer June 9, 2010 7760 “We’re here to serve our guests” Queen Victoria Hotel Manager David Hamilton Samuel Cunard was already a successful Halifax businessman when his bid to transport the Royal Mail by ship from Great Britain...
A Mediterranean romance onboard the Norwegian Gem The Montrealer June 2, 2008 5631 Cruising the Mediterranean is a excellent way to explore the history and beauty of Malta, Italy and Southern France Since the Phoenicians began using it to ply their commerce thousands of years ago, the M...
Dutch Treat – Five days in Amsterdam The Montrealer April 3, 2008 4207 Amsterdam is like a magic brew. Its bewitching blend of flavours produces a spell filled with intoxicating images and its powers of seduction are potent. Moreover, the compelling character of Holland’s capital ...
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