Fabulous Cultural Options in Winnipeg
Winnipeg is a relatively small Canadian city of 705,000 residents in the metropolitan area, and just under 800,000 if you include the surrounding region. But it is very big on culture. There are many...
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enjoying the advantages of airport hotels
Sometimes, we have to do layovers at airport locations in order to catch an early morning flight somewhere else, or even to kill lengthy periods of time between flights when all we want to...
be prepared for international travel
Hi everyone and thanks to those who participated in our discussion about public transportation. This post is a wee bit late as I’ve just returned from South America. We certainly rode a variety of...
the launch of my chocolate journey of exploration
Hello chocolate lovers! We’re in the midst of a cold snap here in sunny, Manitoba, so it is no surprise that my thoughts are turning to warmer climates and my next big chocolate research...
Branson offers much for the outdoor enthusiast
What did I like about Branson, Missouri? In a previous post, we touched on the endless entertainment opportunities to enjoy while visiting Branson. But there’s also a myriad of outdoor activities ranging from zip-lining,...
Belgium will always be a favourite for chocolate lovers
My first official research trip for Chocolatour was in the fall of 2009 … with a trip to Belgium, France and Switzerland. In Belgium, we had a glorious and enlightening time in Brussels, Florenville and...
learning from our most memorable travel moments
Travel makes my life complete. It fuels my passion. Those of us who have the travel bug are truly missing the ability to travel and to even plan future travel in view of the...
Montreal has an important place in my heart
Montreal has an important place in my heart as it is the place where the research for my book, Chocolatour, was officially launched! Fellow chocolate lover, Kathe Lieber of Montreal, accompanied me on the first...
Fort Myers Beach won my heart
I’m an island girl. A beach baby. All my favourite places on this planet are surrounded by beach, beautiful vistas and water, so it’s no wonder I love Fort Myers Beach. The white sand...
Torino will tantalize you — in its own understated way
I hated to leave Barcelona to continue our chocolatour. I really loved that city and didn’t want to leave the W! (What a hotel!) But we knew we had many more good times to experience,...
