Greatest Getaways

21/03/2014

Another reason why Vancouver is such a neat city .....

Isn't it awesome that the Davie and Bute rainbow crosswalk is the first permanent one in Canada?

http://vancouverisawesome.com/2014/03/19/rainbow-crosswalk/

04/10/2013

With so many historic and authentic Chinese communities across North America, there’s no need to cross the Pacific to get a taste of China’s cultural mosaic. According to TravelAgeWest, here are s...

04/09/2013

I'll publish a link to the travel article in due course ..... but for now, here's some food for thought

I've just written an article about the Aging Baby Boomer generation and how it is reshaping travel expectations from hotels revamping bathrooms to include safety rails to adventure experiences that...

17/07/2013

blogging on more on the road savings .....

Here are a few more freebies to enjoy when visiting these cities ..... 7. Reichstag, Berlin, Germany If only these walls could talk ….. they’d probably talk of walls. Not to mention suspected arson...

31/05/2013

This is a fabulous idea ..... running across Canada ...... check it out; you only have until June 15 to tweet your Dear Vancouver note. My favourite to date is https://twitter.com/DearCityCanada --- , you're like the hote, expensive girlfriend that everyone wants but can't afford

Dear Vancouver, I . Always wanted to tell the city you love just how much you love it?

03/04/2013

I've bathed in aromatic waters beneath lashings of rose petals; soaked an aching body in ginseng extracts; slathered up with chocolate; and detoxed - more like fermented - in a bath of rice and bra...

23/03/2013

Any time I'm heading across the Atlantic I have to take stock of just how much the place costs ..... so here are some of my sure-fire tips for keeping things a shade more affordable

Every time I plan a sojourn to Europe, I wonder how I will ever afford it. Yet, with my tried-and-true cost-saving maneuvers, Europe continues to be on my travel list. So although my tips may not ...

04/02/2013

04/02/2013

Yes, on the Galapagos, you really do get this close to these kinds of intimate moments

04/02/2013

Giant tortoises may be the iconic symbol of the Galapagos, but iguanas, sea lions, blue footed bo***es, Sally light foot crabs (apparently name after a rather promiscuous lady) and so much more make the investment to travel here value-packed

04/02/2013

Ecoventura is my choice for exploring the extraordinary Galápagos Islands. 20 passengers max. Fabulous food. Great service staff. And itineraries/activities that showcase the diversity of different islands

04/02/2013

Belen market, Iquitos, is one of the more crowded, intriguing and colourful markets in this region. Some of the sights (eg butchering) are not for the feint of heart. Not a market to explore after dusk, especially as a gr**go.