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Bon Appetit Eating & Drinking Through The Heart Of Europe

10 Years In The Making – Rijksmuseum Re-Opens 10 Years In The Making – Rijksmuseum Re-Opens Emerging back into the art world after...

The High-River Lands Glasgow Is A World-Class Destination

Reichstag Stories Berlin As A Window To The Great War

From Arches to Aquaducts The Architecture of Spain

Hamsterdam Your Guide To Food In The Dutch Capital

Modern-Day Treasure Hunters 7 Specialty Retail Destinations

A Vatican Vacation Touring Italy's Catholic Capital

Picture Perfect Get Pampered While You Paint In Art Classes In Andalucia

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Bon Appetit - Eating & Drinking Through The Heart Of Europe
April 2013
Visitors to Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland – four nations in the geographic...

10 Years In The Making – Rijksmuseum Re-Opens
10 Years In The Making – Rijksmuseum Re-Opens Emerging back into the art world after...

The High-River Lands - Glasgow Is A World-Class Destination
Glasgow started out as a fording point along the River Clyde, as...

Reichstag Stories - Berlin As A Window To The Great War
Berlin has been at the centre of multiple world wars, has been invaded...

From Arches to Aquaducts - The Architecture of Spain
Fans of architecture know that to get the best possible experience as...

Hamsterdam - Your Guide To Food In The Dutch Capital
As you might expect of the capital and world city of one of the world’s...

Modern-Day Treasure Hunters - 7 Specialty Retail Destinations
Some cities are well suited to being modern cities, packed with big-box stores and chain...

A Vatican Vacation - Touring Italy's Catholic Capital
Vatican City is never what you'd call "low profile", probably the most...

Picture Perfect - Get Pampered While You Paint In Art Classes In Andalucia
CT - Canadian Traveller Spring 2013
Text & photos by Christine Potter My place in the sun is...

Sport Of The Gods - Football Tourism In Greece
In many parts of Europe, football (soccer) is the primary national...

History Come Alive - Sicily Displays The History Of The World
Travelers to Sicily have a wide choice of sites to visit and enjoy....

Food in Switzerland
The pristine, mountainous country of Switzerland has more to offer visitors than...

Going To The Source - For The Best In Fashion, Head Straight To Italy
Italy’s large and influential fashion industry is based in Milan, but...

Rye On The Road - Ten Essential Stops For Whiskey Tourists
Many of the finer things in life are acquired tastes, but once people get over the hurdles of...

World Report - January 2013
January 2013
New Fairmont In Dubai The newest addition to the Fairmont portfolio is on the...

The Edifice Complex - 10 Structures For Architecture Fanatics
Much of the tourism industry focuses on displaying natural wonder, and any housing you encounter...

Winter Wonderlands Without The Skis
What’s the sun ever done for you? For too long its fiery warmth has...

Belgium’s Beatific Breweries - Trappist Monasteries Attract Beer Fanatics From Around The World
By Graham Templeton There are many in North America who would wilfully claim...

Snapshots - Winter 2012
CT - Canadian Traveller Winter 2012
Himalayas Serious Biking Hearing the loud, dominant umpf from a 500cc Bullet Enfield...

Walking In English History - Oxford, Windsor & The Thames River Path
CT - Canadian Traveller Winter 2012
By Chris & Rick Millikan Of England’s thousands of footpaths, the Thames...

10 Cities For Nightlife Fanatics
Travel is supposed to be relaxing, right? The golden rays of sunlight on a stretched (and...

World Report - South Africa, Turkey, Cook Islands, Belgium, Oregon, Utah
November 2012
South Africa Shy Antelope South Africa may be one of the most developed countries...

Ten Weird and Wonderful Christmas Traditions From Around The World
Christmas is one of the oldest traditions still active in the world today, and it has pervaded...

Ten Spots For Music-Lovers (Part 1)
This one hardly needs an introduction, being the best-known rock destination in the...

World Report - October 2012
October 2012
HONG KONG Visiting Asia’s World City Since it was reclaimed by...

Ten Skiing And Snowboarding Destinations
It’s snow season in Canada, and travellers from around the world are beginning to flock to...

Snapshots Fall 2012
CT - Canadian Traveller Fall 2012
Belize, North Korea, Norway, The Vatican, Blue Train, Easter Island

10 Destinations For The Nerd In All Of Us - Part 2
For part 1, click here. Pythagoras’ achievements may have been...

The War Effort - Touring Canada's Military History
The marks of the First and Second World Wars are still visible in Canada today. Sometimes the...

10 Destinations For The Nerd In All Of Us
Somewhere along the line, nerds became big business. It used to be that the geekier elements of...

Count On Dracula For Halloween Thrills
Count Dracula might be the most popular Halloween icon of all time. The...

Inside A Fairy Tale - Discover The Joys & Traditions Of Christmas Markets Along The Danube
August 2012
I’ve always secretly longed for an old-fashioned, traditional Christmas spent in the narrow...

Ten Haunted Halloween Walking Tours
The catacombs of Paris are “home” to almost 6 million corpses. If...

Give Transit A Try

10 Great International Movie Locations
10 great destinations for the jet-setting cinephile.

The Best International Movie Locations
10 great destinations for the jet-setting cinephile.

Chicago Shopping Spree - Retail Therapy Here Includes Luxe, Fetish & Everything Inbetween
June 2012 LGBT Travel Guide
Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, has been called “Paris on the Prairie” in...

A Night On The Town - Berlin’s Nightlife Is Wild, Sexy & Offers Something For Everyone
June 2012 LGBT Travel Guide
Berlin is one of those European cities filled with history, culture and parties. It has also had a...

Sun, Sand & Sitges - Spain’s Sizzling Coastal Town Is The Place For Hot Beach Action
June 2012 LGBT Travel Guide
For many travellers, the epitome of a vacation is hours upon hours soaking up the sun and sights at...

For The Curious Traveller
February 2012 Explore Europe Destination Guide
They may not spring to mind as readily as Spain or Portugal when you think European vacation, but...

Culturally Speaking - A Look At Vienna’s Vibrant LGBT
June 2012 LGBT Travel Guide
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is well known for its grandiose architecture, cultural events and...

7 Small Nations With Big Festivals
Next year, 2013, is the Big One for the Irelands – Northern Ireland and the Republic – when...

In The Footsteps Of Famous Faces - Following The Lives Of Poland’s Greatest Minds
May 2012
Poland’s world-famous sons and daughters excelled in many fields such as physics, music,...

6 Great World Cities
25th Anniversary Edition
Bright lights, big personalities. These cities are proud, loud and absolutely must-see destinations.

5 Monumental Attractions
25th Anniversary Edition
Some of man's most significant architectural and engineering feats stand witness to our enduring...

The Raising Of The Titanic - Built In Belfast, Celebrated In Belfast
April 2012
For the millions of RMS Titanic lovers around the world April 15, 2012, is a significant date. On...

Head To The Hills - A Villa Stay In Umbria Is All About Food, Fine Art & Good Living
April 2012
It was a prescription for an excellent vacation: two weeks exploring Umbria, that landlocked...

6 Places To Explore – Culturally Speaking
25th Anniversary Edition
We are not all alike. Never have been and never will be. Let’s celebrate our differences.

Finding Mozart - Looking For The Composer In Bavaria
A couple of years ago I had the good fortune to visit Bavaria on a tour that centred on the...

2 Nation Vacation - London & Paris In One Week
The summer Olympic, the Royal Jubilee celebrations, it seems Britain is top of mind for travellers...

Heroes, History & Chocolate - Unique Shore Trips Mark Baltic Cruises
March 2012
Not so long ago, only the rich and those with time on their hands could cruise in the Baltic....

6 Places Savvy Travellers Have On The Radar
25th Anniversary Edition
Once a destination gets too popular certain travellers move on to the next best thing. Here’s...

A Study In Contrast - Storybook Castles & Towns Bracket Powerhouse Cities
March 2012
Europe’s scenic Castle Road is a long one, stretching some 1,000 kilometres from Mannheim in...

5 Places To Experience Local Flavour
25th Anniversary Edition
What better way to experience other cultures than to do as the locals do? Worship, taste, listen...

Nordic Nirvana - From cosmopolitan Helsinki to medieval monuments, Finland has it all
Friendly people, beautiful scenery, a treasure trove of historic and cultural attractions,...

4 Cool Adventures
25th Anniversary Edition
There’s cool travel and then there’s really cool travel. Travel to the ends of the Earth for...

Holy Easter Bunny! - Easter Traditions In Germany
First Christmas trees and now the Easter Bunny. Did you know that most of the Easter traditions we...

Following The Word - A Stroll Through Scotland’s Literary Places
The landscape of Scotland has inspired writers for centuries giving rise to some of fiction's most...

10 Reasons To Visit Vienna
Vienna is famous for its imperial history, coffee culture and a joyous love of life. There are...

Cruising the Baltic - Medieval Marvels, Impressive Art & Colossal Castles
A visit to Denmark and Sweden three years ago had me adding a Baltic cruise to my burgeoning bucket...

What A Year! - Reigning Queens, Religious Protesters, Carnival & The Beautiful Game – There Is Just So Much To Celebrate
February 2012 Explore Europe Destination Guide
The Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II followed by the London Summer Olympics makes for a...

Small Nations Big Festivals - From Cat Throwing To Titanic Tragedy, Europe’s Smaller Nations Offer Up World Class Celebrations
February 2012 Explore Europe Destination Guide
By Christine Potter Next year, 2013, is the Big One for the Irelands – Northern...

Roaring Reykjavík - Discover High Energy & Idyllic Scenery In Iceland’s Capital
Reykjavík is pure energy – whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural...

Romancing The Rhine - A Jaded Traveller Falls In Love With River Cruising
January 2012
Full disclosure: I was fed up with big cruise ships, bored by their ballroom-sized dining rooms and...

8 Reasons To Visit Spain
More things grow in the garden than the gardener sows, goes an old Spanish proverb. It’s an apt...

Ahh, The View - A Look At The Azores, Portugal’s Atlantic Island Paradise
January 2012
“The Azores are a nature lover’s paradise – as green as Ireland and as volcanic as Hawaii,”...

Turkish Delight - A Small Sampling Of Turkey’s Many Treasures
Turkey is a destination like no other, the place where East truly meets West, and where you can...

Here & There
December 2011
Halong Bay in Vietnam has been named as one of the “New 7 Wonders of Nature”. The dramatic bay...

C’est Magnifique - Exploring France’s Wild & Wonderful Rhône-Alpes
December 2011
Most travellers to France start in Paris. There’s the allure of the Louvre, shopping along the...

Next Port, Next Chapter - You Never Know What To Expect On A Med Cruise
December 2011
As if the Pope doesn't have enough problems… Now there’s a lady kleptomaniac running loose in...

The Camino de Santiago: Find European Adventure
The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way if St James, is a hiking and biking trail that cuts...

Wein, Wein Everywhere - And Always A Drop To Sip In Germany
September 2011
Gone are the days when, if we thought about German wine, we thought of Blue Nun’s rather...

Magical Places - Bringing Home The Spirit From Europe’s Christmas Markets
September 2011
Visit any of Europe’s major Christmas markets and you’ll be spoiled for finding the seasonal...

Just Do It In Spain - Where Sports Are A National Passion
June 2011 Spain Destination Guide
When it comes to sports, Spain has it, does it, and often wins it. The nation has produced multiple...

Regional Specialties - Travel Through The Country’s Regions & Explore Spain’s Colourful Culture
June 2011 Spain Destination Guide
What we call provinces, Spain calls regions and, a tad confusing perhaps, regions have within them...

Madrid: The Pulse Of The Nation - Tapas, Flamenco & Royal Grace In Spain’s Capital
June 2011 Spain Destination Guide
Madrid is the gateway for most visitors from Canada, and it would be a shame not to spend at least...

Viva Espana!
June 2011 Spain Destination Guide
More things grow in the garden than the gardener sows, goes an old Spanish proverb. It’s an apt...

The Wonders Of Spain - A Look At Spain’s Heritage Gems
June 2011 Spain Destination Guide
From the medieval walls of Avila to the scallop shell and star symbols of Santiago de Compostela,...

Barcelona: Catalan Capital - A Seaside City Of Gaudi, Gothic Wonders & Picasso
June 2011 Spain Destination Guide
Barcelona was never out of the spotlight, but since 2009 when Penelope Cruz won her Best Supporting...

Past Perfect - Discover Poland’s Salt Mines, Erotica, UNESCO Sites & Royal Residences
May 2011
Poland, say those in the know, is underrated as a vacation destination. The former Soviet bloc...

Heavenly Honeymoons
May 2011
Want a honeymoon in the sun? Think outside the box, think Greece and her islands. Here are some...

Viva Italia! - Italy Celebrates 150 Years Of Unity
April 2011
In the early 1800s, Italy as a nation did not exist. Enter Giuseppe Garibaldi, who travelled from...

Anything Goes - From Knights To European Countries Celebrate Just About Anything
February 2011 Exploring Europe Destination Guide
History enthusiasts love the Czech Republic, where the past is celebrated in countless festivals in...

The Up & Comers - Off The Beaten Tourist Path These Countries Are Big On Celebration
February 2011 Exploring Europe Destination Guide
Along the eastern Adriatic shores sit Slovenia (touching the Gulf of Venice), Croatia’s long,...

Celebrating Europe - Festivals Honour The Oldest Traditions & The Best Of Modern Culture
February 2011 Exploring Europe Destination Guide
With our Canadian dollar at its strongest ever against the euro and pound sterling, this is an...

Endlessly Fascinating - There Is Always More To Discover In Turkey
June 2009
If space travel is out of your range, try here. This is probably as close as it gets to the lunar...

Britain Calling - Highlights Of London, Edinburgh & Glasgow.
June 2009
According to Meredith Pearson, media relations manager, Canada, VisitBritain, the Canadian market...

Mid-Atlantic Magic - Step Back In Time In The Azores
January 2011
Delightful to discover and away from much-trod tourist trails, this nine-island archipelago – an...

World Travel Market 2010
December 2010
Billed as the main event for the global travel industry – the four-day World Travel Market (WTM)...

Cruising East Anglia – Discover Castles, Cathedrals, Cambridge & Bloody Ale
August 2010
Vacationing in Britain is always a dream trip – exploring historic sites and lovely green spaces,...

The Little Ice Age Of The Netherlands
October 2009
The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam presents Hendrick Avercamp: The Little Ice Age, the first exhibition...

Maharaja At The Gate in Britain
October 2009
Stay with 51 Buckingham Gate Taj Suites and Residences in London this fall and see the lifestyle of...

History Wherever You Go - Vikings Here, Romans, There & Old Stone Everywhere In Yorkshire
March 2008
You bump into history everywhere you go in Yorkshire – Viking-era village here, a Roman road...

A Drive Through History - Sell A Fly-Drive Tour Of Spain’s World Heritage Cities
May 2008
Spanish history is a marvelous mix of the diverse civilizations that came to settle on Iberian soil...

Incredible Iceland - This Cool Country Is One Red-Hot Destination
April 2008
Iceland’s proximity to Eastern Canada – and Icelandair’s service from Halifax, and new...

Motor City, Germany
January 2008
Stuttgart is the heart of car country in Germany, and the city is adding to its collection of...

Friendly Rivals - Glasgow & Edinburgh Vie For Visitors’ Attention
January 2008
A local tale about Scotland’s two biggest cities is said to epitomize the subtle character...

The Best Of The Best - Andalucia Is Home To Classic Spain
November 2008
Over dinner recently, I asked a few friends what they knew about Spain: “It’s cheap,” said...

Frommer's Top Spots
February 2008
The editors at Frommer’s have consulted their many author-experts to come up with the top...

A Greek Odyssey - Varied Vacations In The Cradle Of Western Civilization
February 2008
A trip to Greece can be many things to many people: an adventurous self-drive tour ripe with...

Swiss Rails, 10 and Counting
August 2008
When the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO added the Albula and Bernina line of the Rhaetian...

It’s A Wonderful Life
August 2008
Red Carnation Hotels is offering an It’s a Wonderful Life package at three 5-star London...

Pleasures Of Parmukkale - And Other Sites On the Author’s Turkish Wish List
June 2010
It’s easy to imagine Ephesus at its peak: a population of 250,000 enjoying broad, columned...

Beauty From The Ashes - Poland’s Resilience Is Reflected In Its Historic Attractions & Its People
May 2010
It is sometimes said that the greatest beauty arises out of the greatest pain. The case could...

The Art Of Spain - Artwork & The Art Of Living In Barcelona & Madrid
April 2010
Picasso, Dalí, Miro, Gaudí. These are the artists of Spain, but there is also the art of Spain...

Vive la France - Diverse, desirable, delightful.
April 2010
France might just be the “go-to” nation for a broad spectrum of travel ideas. When clients...

Azores Allure - Portugal’s Atlantic Islands Bring Europe Closer
February 2010
“The Azores are an unforgettable experience, which combines pure nature and a unique culture,”...