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5 Ways to Romance Winter in Ontario and Québec
"Winter is coming." Even if you're not familiar with the Game of Thrones reference in that quote, now is the time of year when all Canadians brace themselves for the coldest season of the year. But if you're thinking this post is going to be all about downhill...
Thrills to Remember at Forever Florida
"This isn't a ride – it's a mental challenge", says Tony Mehri, my Forever Florida guide/instructor who is attaching a carabiner to the front of my body harness. I'm standing on a cantilevered wooden platform jutting out from a 70-foot tower that rises above the...
Braga, Portugal Part 2: Pilgrims, pack comfy shoes for Bom Jesus
When Henk and I first decided to visit the city of Braga in Portugal, it was because of its nickname, "the Rome of Portugal", and because our timing coincided with the Braga Romana festival that the city holds every year to celebrate its Roman heritage. But once we...
Portugal’s “Braga Romana” Festival: Pagans, Pack Your Togas!
It's no secret that travel is my passion. But many people may not know that I have another obsession that I take almost as seriously: I love to dress up in costume whenever the occasion arises. Fortunately, visiting other countries offers plenty of excuses to indulge...
