About John and Sandra Nowlan
John and Sandra Nowlan are established travel and food writers based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They have travelled to and written about all seven continents. Their articles and photographs have appeared in newspapers and magazines across Canada, the US and Australia.
John is a retired CBC Television producer/director and Sandra is a food scientist (MSc., Cornell) and author of three cookbooks.
They have three adult children spread across the world and share a home in downtown Halifax with two cats. They are both members of the Travel Media Association of Canada.
Turks and Caicos – World’s Best Beaches
But this tranquil and tropical archipelago of 40 islands (eight inhabited), located where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic just south-east of the Bahamas, also boasts the clearest and brightest turquoise water we’ve ever seen, fantastic white sand beaches and several resorts that rate among the best in the world.
Sanibel and Captiva
The island is also committed to nature with its Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). With a full-time vet, many students and a corps of volunteers, it’s dedicated to finding and healing injured birds and animals from the local counties. The clinic has an owl rehab centre and three fully equipped, modern operating rooms. More than 4,000 ‘patients’ are treated each year before being returned to the wild.
A Cruise to Burma
The 270 passengers on our ship, Aegean Odyssey, were among the first in many years to be welcomed to Burma (also known as Myanmar), now that the military/civilian regime has finally opened itself to democratic reforms. Part of that openness is the realization that tourists bring dollars and should be encouraged to visit.
Paris to Provence on the Rhone
We’ve always wanted to experience the culture and cuisine of Southern France and friends recommended a river cruise with Tauck, a touring company that’s been in business since 1925. The “French Waterways and Vineyards” itinerary along the Rhone sounded ideal.
Paradise Island, Bahamas. Well Named.
The Atlantis Resort and Water Park on Paradise Island is the biggest draw in the Bahamas. The cuisine is outstanding, but pricey!
North Carolina – Genuine Southern Hospitality; Outstanding Southern Cuisine
North Carolina cuisine still reflects its southern roots but a new generation of talented chefs has raised the bar and brought a high level of imagination and sophistication to the state’s tables.
Barbados And The Crane
The historic Crane Resort, hugging the rugged Atlantic coast of Barbados, boasts one of the best beaches in the world. Its cuisine, always good, is now even better with the addition of a talented French chef.
Prince Edward Island – Culinary Craftsmanship
Thanks to TV exposure, Michael Smith is Canada’s best know celebrity chef. For 20 years he’s watched the evolution of the culinary scene on PEI and confirms its place as the most food-friendly province.
Florence and Tuscany: Living History And Outstanding Cuisine
The regions of Italy are full of astonishing landscapes, historical sights and culinary treasures, none more so than Florence and Tuscany.
Silver Spirit – Across the Atlantic in Style
At first they looked like white birds skimming across the ocean surface before diving into the restless water. But we were in mid-Atlantic, far from shore, sailing on an ultra-luxury cruise ship from Barbados to Cape Verde, off the coast of West Africa.
