Travel Post Monthly

Iguazu Falls

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:17:44 +0000

Arica, Chile: A Great and Economical Beach Getaway

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:50:55 +0000

Take a Hike -- On a Rooftop -- In Stockholm

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:30:00 +0000

New Norcia: Australia’s Only Monastic Town

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:16:39 +0000

By Christine Cornforth

Travelling north from Perth, Western Australia along the Great Northern Highway, you pass by many acres of bush and farmland, a seemingly endless vista of countryside. Then, 132 km north of Perth, a surprise awaits -- Australia’s only monastic town, New Norcia.

The Best-Kept Secret of Mindo, Ecuador: The Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:04:13 +0000

By Marianne Graff

As you step carefully down the slick red earth path, the sound of deep booming drums and crashing cymbals grows louder with each turn, drowning out the chorus of frogs, insects, birds and animals singing all around. Tiny bursts of colour flit across peaceful sunlit spaces between thick mossy trunks, as butterflies as big as your hand and hummingbirds as tiny as your thumb find a flowery meal in the nests of orchids or the trailing blooms in branches overhead.

Going Up North: Camping Adventure at Cape Tribulation

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:56:38 +0000

By Anya Weimann

Sliding over a faultless emerald lagoon, smooth coral sand pushes ashore onto a sheltered haven rimmed by lush green palm fronds and tropical plant life, forming what is claimed to be one of the world’s most scenic playgrounds. Welcome to Cape Tribulation in the Daintree rainforest, far North Queensland, a patch of land “where the rainforest meets the reef” -- literally.

Without doubt, this is one of the most picturesque arrivals of my life, a spot that some people call heaven on earth, while others simply refer to it as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. One of the most breathtaking coastal areas in the world is at my disposal -- tropical paradise, here I am.

Mountains, Music and Menus: Switzerland for Non-Skiers

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:39:49 +0000

By John and Sandra Nowlan

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to snap on skis to get the adrenaline flowing in Switzerland. Even non-skiers like us will discover a country of high adventure, world-class music and cuisine that ranks among the best on the planet.

Skiers and snowboarders were certainly in abundance as we left Lucerne by train for the mountain village of Engleberg. But skiers were outnumbered by tourists seeking the adventure of climbing 10,000 feet above sea level and viewing the magnificent snow-capped Alps of central Switzerland piercing low-lying clouds as far as the eye could see. At the top, five restaurants (including one with outstanding pizza) as well as a glacier cave (a 500-foot tunnel scooped through ice 60 feet below the surface) welcomed us.

Lake Lovely Water, British Columbia: Mountain Flying with Glacier Air

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:24:53 +0000

By Peggy Gordon

The pilot circles above the snowy peaks of the Tantalus Range and suddenly Lake Lovely Water comes into view. This pristine, alpine lake lies at an altitude of 3,800 feet in the coastal mountains of British Columbia, about 40 miles northwest of the 2010 Olympics city of Vancouver. Lake Lovely Water is a renowned hiking and rock-climbing area which can be reached by float helicopter or by foot. The Alpine Club of Canada has a two-story hut on the lake which sleeps 20 people. Other activities include swimming, fishing, and canoeing.

Canmore: The Best Kept Secret in Canada’s Rockies

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:26:22 +0000

By Ann Jordan-Mills
Look up and turn full-circle. You are surrounded by majestic craggy mountain peaks. You might be seeing them unclothed, stark and defined against a vivid blue sky in summer, or covered with sparkling, pristine snow in winter. Look to the tree line to see the vibrant yellows and oranges of the autumn leaves dotted among the dark greens of the firs and pines. Maybe you hear the rushing and roaring of streams and rivers swollen with snow melt in the spring.

When I Die, Will There Be Popovers?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:23:45 +0000

Arbuckle Creek: A Secluded Paradise for Fishers and Bird Watchers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:21:10 +0000

By Shelley Hilburn
Lake Istokpoga is one of the best bass fishing lakes in Florida, and anglers come from all over the state and the country to fish it. Istokpoga is 28,000 acres large, yet very shallow, and the water gets extremely warm in summer. The summer heat tends to make residents and fish here very laid back!

Village Perché: Eze, France on a Budget

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:16:05 +0000

By Lynne Long

If you’re worried that a side trip from the Cote D’Azur, France, will cost too much to be worth your time... think again.

Serenity in Paris: A Float Down the Canal Saint-Martin

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:11:12 +0000

By Debra Borchert
Sailing the Seine is at the top of every Parisian sightseeing list -- and that’s the problem. At least, it is if you’re in search of serenity on your Parisian vacation. If you take a Bateau Mouche, it can feel like every other visitor in Paris is on the boat with you. If you’re in need of an antidote to the clamor and jostle of your fellow tourists, you’ll find rejuvenation and serenity on Canal Saint-Martin.

There's Blood in the Dirt in Merida, Mexico

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:00:33 +0000

By Heather Rath

The smell of fresh blood mingled with red dust wafts up my nose. As if to ward off the unwelcome stench, I close my eyes and begin to slow down my breathing.

This is my first ever bullfight in Mérida, Mexico and I am not sure I want to be here. As we wind our way into the stands at plaza de toros, pushing through polite but determined animal activists who carry signs to abolish bullfighting, I realize not all Mexicans love this spectacle. Despite the opposition, there is a part of me that wants to experience this slice of Mexican culture of Spanish origin. I want to compare it with my memory of Ernest Hemingway’s account of the corrida de toros in Death in the Afternoon.

Standley Chasm: Where Kids and Parents Scramble and Play

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:58:20 +0000

By Claudia Riley

It’s not only the peaceful surroundings that make Standley Chasm an ideal place for a family walk. It’s the fact that kids can climb, jump, chase, hide, seek, investigate, discover and appreciate the attraction of its wild beauty while parents do much the same thing, but at a more, well... ‘parental’ pace.

Wearing sturdy walking shoes and carrying plenty of water are essential. The pleasure of a family outing in this particular corner of the Australian outback, only 47 km west of Alice Springs via sealed roads, is that adults can become kids again, and kids can (and do!) guide the adults. Adults of average fitness and kids age 5 and up will enjoy the exhilarating exertion of this walk.