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Pingyao – Ahead Of Its Time
As Vincent Ross discovers, there’s more to Pingyao than wily traders! Fortified by an impressive wall started in the Zhou Dynasty, the city is a living museum, with many of its buildings constructed from small bricks made from black clay removed from the coal-rich ground over centuries.
Macau – Gambling On History
Macau may have casinos, but it also has a very rich history. Author and photographer Vincent Ross takes us through some of that history illustrated by some beautiful images.
The River Antoine Distillery
A potently eco-friendly operation that will raise the spirits of environmentalists everywhere. If every computer and power plant on the planet shut down, no one at the River Antoine Distillery would even notice.
Nova Scotia Fishing Culture
Five years before the first permanent European settlers arrived in Lockeport, a lone man named Josiah Churchill set out from Liverpool in his small boat with little aboard but some fishing equipment and his pet pig. When he reached the island that is … Read more →
For The Diving Art Connoisseur
On a dive around Molinere Bay in Granada, George Burden explores the art works of British artist Jason de Caires.
Seaweed Secrets
Have you ever done something on a whim, not knowing what was in store? That happened to me when I was in Prince Edward Island (PEI) on our annual summer trek. I had read about “Experience PEI,” a program started by innkeepers Bill and Mary … Read more →
Mumbai to Cape Town by Cruise Ship: Adventure and Luxury on the Indian Ocean.
If you enjoy cruises, but are looking for something a bit different read on. John and Sandra Nowlan recommend an exciting Indian Ocean journey.
University In Paradise
A Canadian doctor takes a look at the medical school at St. Georges University in Grenada and sees how Canadian students are faring.
Chefs —Their Passions and Recipes. Part 2
When we were passing through Port Aux Basque this summer, I danced a jig when I heard that Chef Pauline Gillam had time to meet with me. She leads the team at St. Christopher’s Hotel in Port aux Basque, Newfoundland. She also loves to feature … Read more →
Charlottetown Sojourn
Charlottetown, P.E.I. – the historic Canadian city where a nation was born, where politicians became drinking buddies, and where you can now enjoy ice cream, funnel cake, great shopping and a wonderful arts culture. On a recent tour of Province … Read more →
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