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Home Exchanges: A Great Way to Experience Other Countries
Home swapping is exactly what it sounds like: two parties agree to swap homes for however long they decide: a weekend, a month or even a year. No strings attached, no payments due. |
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The Macau Grand Prix: Fearsome Motorsports Competition
For more than 50 years, the Macau Grand Prix has been one of the world’s most fearsome motorsports competitions. Each November, a loop of downtown streets is blocked off... |
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A Day-Trip to Portland, Oregon: Keeping It Weird
I had discovered a city that actually welcomes the homeless, that goes to great lengths to protect the environment, and strives to make life easier and richer for all its citizens. Yeah, that is weird. |
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Quebec City's New France Festival: An Annual Extravaganza
The New France Festival is a fine occasion for the locals and visitors to discover and at the same time, relive the epoch of Quebec City’s beginnings in 1608 and enjoy the local cuisine and historic sites... |
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A Culinary Tour of China: Eating & Drinking Delights
The country’s burgeoning wine industry was just one of many surprises awaiting me. From street food stalls to 5-star restaurants, China provides an exciting epicurean discovery... |
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Cambodia's Angkor Wat: Glorious and Inspiring
Dating from the sixth century, Siem Reap commemorates the Khmer victory over Thailand. It's populated with dozens of temple ruins that blend aspects of both Buddhism and Hinduism...
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British Columbia: A Road Trip Through the Canadian Rockies
A first look at Lake Louise is a study in contrasts. This gem of turquoise waters is a background of postcard serenity. Meanwhile, in the foreground, the lakefront is abuzz with tourists...
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Aboard the World's Largest Passenger Aircraft
On November 20, Air France began using the world’s largest passenger airliner, the Airbus A380, on a transatlantic stretch between Charles de Gaulle and JFK, and yours truly took a maiden voyage... |
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Deep in the Jungles of Papua New Guinea
As I watched the fog follow the ribbon of the river and the staff made breakfast for our group, the Finnish gent sipping a cup of Joe turned to me and said, "I envy you. You are just starting out."
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A Family Vacation in Egypt: Exciting and Relaxing
As it turns out, it is possible to have an exciting yet relaxing family vacation in Egypt as long as you keep your visits short, don’t try to see everything, and schedule some downtime every day...
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