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    Dare to do Edinburgh in August

    Charles Dickens said, “Coming back to Edinburgh is like coming home.” For me, it’s been over 40 years sin ...

    Charles Dickens said, “Coming back to Edinburgh is like coming home.” For me, it’s been over 40 years since I went on an Edinburgh exchange with UBC’s women’s field hockey team. For my husband Ken, it ...

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    Hiking to the Fountain of Youth

    If one was to search for the Fountain of Youth, it may not be immediately obvious to climb a mountain. Bu ...

    If one was to search for the Fountain of Youth, it may not be immediately obvious to climb a mountain. But for those in search of anti-aging remedies, 72-year old Nanaimo resident Ambrose Knobel may h ...

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    A Visit Home

    “So much of who we are is where we have been.” - William Langewiesche Sometimes, the landscapes of our ea ...

    “So much of who we are is where we have been.” - William Langewiesche Sometimes, the landscapes of our early years can call us back with a visceral urge. My BC childhood landscape held a fusion of emo ...

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    Grandparent/Grandchildren Adventure Excursions

    Grandparents are very fortunate to have a rewarding, unique relationship with their grandchildren. This c ...

    Grandparents are very fortunate to have a rewarding, unique relationship with their grandchildren. This comes through the years from all the special moments that are shared. More and more, they experi ...

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    Glühwein

    Fortunately, tasty glühwein is easy to make, and you can doctor it to your liking.  Here’s the basic ingr ...

    Fortunately, tasty glühwein is easy to make, and you can doctor it to your liking.  Here’s the basic ingredients to get you started. For about 6 servings, combine ¾ cup water, ¾ cup white sugar, 1 cin ...

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    The Oberammergau Passion Play 2020

    In 1633 the villagers of Oberammergau in Germany pledged to perform a play every 10 years about the life, ...

    In 1633 the villagers of Oberammergau in Germany pledged to perform a play every 10 years about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, should they be spared further ravaging by the plague. ...

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    Germany's Christmas Markets

    From food and wine, to history, culture and tradition – this versatile and resilient country calls you ba ...

    From food and wine, to history, culture and tradition – this versatile and resilient country calls you back over and over to savour its many offerings. Summer or winter, any season in Germany will bri ...

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    4 Stops to Keep Your Spirits Up in Kelowna

    Kelowna, of course, is known for its established vineyards and world-class wine. What’s less known is tha ...

    Kelowna, of course, is known for its established vineyards and world-class wine. What’s less known is that it is also home to a blossoming craft spirits industry. As a farming community, accessing fre ...

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    Well-Travelled Fashion

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    Ah, summer – the sun is shining, the patio is gleaming, and outdoor walks in the neighbourhood are permeated by the scents of neighbours grilling up delectable summertime feasts. It’s also that time w ...

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    Cycling in Southern Quebec

    With eight spectacular bicycle routes stretching 5,000+ kilometres, Canada’s Belle Province lures eager c ...

    With eight spectacular bicycle routes stretching 5,000+ kilometres, Canada’s Belle Province lures eager cyclists like us. Having cycled in Quebec City, Montreal, through the Laurentians and around Lac ...

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    Going to the Spa, German-Style

    I lean back into the lukewarm mineral water, and Maritta, my Liquid Bodywork therapist, places a floating ...

    I lean back into the lukewarm mineral water, and Maritta, my Liquid Bodywork therapist, places a floating pillow under my head and knees. We’re in the Liquid Sound temple, one of the many pools at Tos ...

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    Magical Mystical Myanmar

    The most sacred Buddhist site to the Burmese lies in Yangon, the capital. Gigantic legendary half-lion, h ...

    The most sacred Buddhist site to the Burmese lies in Yangon, the capital. Gigantic legendary half-lion, half-griffin figures guard the entrance. Respectfully, we remove our footwear and climb the cove ...

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    Tasmania's Poor Devils

    My wife and I are in downtown Hobart standing in front of the wooden hut that once housed Australian expl ...

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    Travel Tips

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    My mom is getting ready to visit our family and, although the flight isn’t excessively long, it still works out to be about a 12-hour day including layovers, flight time and getting to and from airpor ...

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    Freedom & Fairy Tales

    Bremen may be at the end of Germany’s Fairy Tale Road, but it was the beginning of liberty in the region ...

    Bremen may be at the end of Germany’s Fairy Tale Road, but it was the beginning of liberty in the region and remains a Free Hanseatic City today. Regarded as a state-city, as are Hamburg and Berlin, B ...

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