Historic St. Augustine – Florida’s oldest city The Montrealer January 3, 2010 5095 The sunshine state’s oldest city is filled with Old World charm When Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon discovered Florida in 1513, landing near what is now the city of St. Augustine, there is no question he wa...
Touring Spain’s World Heritage Cities The Montrealer December 25, 2008 3917 In a country whose first inhabitants pre-date the Neolithic period, it’s hardly surprising Spain is endowed with a rich historical past. In fact, for history buffs and lovers of ancient architecture, it offe...
Touring England with a Great British Heritage Pass The Montrealer June 16, 2008 5783 If there’s one commodity in Britain that’s not in short supply, it’s heritage buildings and monuments. Around each crook in the road and over the crest of every hill lies a castle, cathedral, mansion, famous co...
Bavaria – land of legends, lederhosen, castles and beer The Montrealer August 3, 2007 3615 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’...
China, a most fascinating tour into a different culture, history and the world’s largest modern society The Montrealer July 31, 2007 4445 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...
Historic Merrickville The Montrealer June 3, 2006 11087 This charming Ontario town overlooking the Rideau River has an interesting mix of ghosts, artisans, quaint shops and English-style pubs. Like a lot of people, I’m fascinated by the prospect of ghosts which is...
Double Exposure The Montrealer May 5, 2006 4939 Colonial Williamsburg integrates early American history with present day golf. Interfacing one of the largest outdoor museums in the world with some of the finest golf in the state of Virginia may seem lik...
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