On a storm blasted day in December, 1919 off the west coast of Newfoundland, a drama unfolded which intrigued millions. Did a Newfoundland dog save the lives of the 92 passengers and crew of the SS Ethie?
Close Encounters Of The Moose Kind
Moose have a way of popping up where they are least expected, especially in the Canadian province of Newfoundland which is home to about 150,000 of this huge member of the deer family. While observing one of Newfoundland’s most fascinating animals, follow a few of these safety tips.
So You Want To Be A Cruise Line Medic?
If you are a health professional, or just interested in how health care is provided aboard the big cruise ships, check this out.
A Royal Bargain
Some argue that the Royal Family is a colossal and needless expense for the British taxpayer. Well just read this…
Quintuple Your Money Legally, Easily And Guaranteed!
Most Canadians know by now that the government has stopped producing pennies. They remain legal tender however and can be spent and redeemed at the bank. In the meantime if you make a purchase, the vendor will round the cost up or down to the nearest five cents.
Mushing Dogs On Alaska’s Norris Glacier
Add this one to your bucket list folks! If you are cruising through Alaska, don’t miss flying up to a glacier and trying your hand at mushing a dog team across the glacial ice.
Vancouver: The City That Booze Built
While awaiting your cruise from Vancouver at the opulent Fairmont Waterfront, you can start your sightseeing early with a complimentary bike ride along the scenic sea wall and the amazing Stanley Park.
Wild Blue Yonder
Co-written by Life As A Human regular authors George Burden and Joseph Frey, Wild Blue Yonder captures what was for them “the experience of a lifetime” describing their experience during actual training flights in CF-18 supersonic fighter jets.
Postcard From The Deep South
Postcard From The Deep South was e-mailed from the Antarctic and published in the Halifax Herald while I was still down there. That was quite a feat in 2001. I wrote the article in about an hour, which was all the time I had on the captain’s computer and access via satellite to the internet!
Ten Cool Things To Do (Or Not Do) In Peru
This is hardly an exhaustive list but here are a few things you might want to try (or give a miss) during a stay in Peru.
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