Bavaria – land of legends, lederhosen, castles and beer The Montrealer August 3, 2007 2787 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 3695 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 2643 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...
Dynamic Dubai – an exotic blend of Hong Kong and Singapore The Montrealer June 5, 2007 4592 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...
Taking “The Ocean” to Halifax The Montrealer May 23, 2007 4291 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 ...
A Nova Scotia getaway The Montrealer April 5, 2007 6077 Digby Pines Resort is one of Atlantic Canada’s finest vacation destinations During a long-ago road trip to the Maritimes I sped through Digby, N.S. in a tight race to make the car ferry that takes pass...
Prague, Vienna and Venice – three of Europe’s most wonderful cities The Montrealer March 23, 2007 3502 A tour of Europe’s three most beautiful cities is a travel adventure that will yield a lifetime of happy memories They are, quite simply, places anyone with a sense of travel and wonderment must visit at ...
In the swing in Daytona Beach The Montrealer March 9, 2007 4695 Daytona Beach is one of the best value golf destinations in Florida. I’ll admit it straight away. When it comes to golf in the Daytona Beach area, I’m biased. As a golf addict, I’ve been fortunate enough to hi...
Party Time on Trinidad & Tobago The Montrealer January 5, 2007 5504 The sister islands annual February Carnival is the biggest bash in the Caribbean. “Bank a lot of sleep and bring along a set of throw-away clothes.“ This was the advice I was given by my Trinidad host ...
Gran Bahia Principe Coba – all-inclusive five star luxury The Montrealer December 3, 2006 4209 Every once in a while, vacationers “discover” a gem. They quickly tell their friends back home about their “find”. On this trip to the Mayan Riviera on Yucatan Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea, we discover...
