by Heidi Small, aka The Wander Woman After researching Toronto’s burgeoning restaurant scene, the city went straight to the top of my list. Toronto is ablaze with renowned chefs, and I wanted to navigate its culinary landscape with one-on-one interviews, peppered with those fortuitous finds that happen while traveling. There was no shortage of insatiable…
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by Heidi Small, aka The Wander Woman With Aeroplan’s wind at my back, I was thrilled to plan a mini-holiday to Ottawa. Much like the city itself, the food landscape of Canada’s capital is quiet and unassuming, yet rich with secret finds. It’s also only two hours down the highway from my home in Montreal,…
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by Eric Pateman Are the 13+ hour flight times from Canada to Auckland, New Zealand worth the journey? Visiting Aotearoa, or the land of the long white cloud, is a serious commitment and not a trip one chooses on a whim for the long weekend. My answer? Most definitely! The city of Auckland is surrounded by…
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by Jim Byers The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, you know about. Maybe you know something about bungee jumps and Lord of the Ringsmovie sets, too. But there are some lesser-known attractions in Australia and New Zealand that are equally worth seeing. I’ve been lucky to visit Australia and New Zealand several times, enjoying both…
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by la petite bette You shouldn’t be prevented from travelling because you or a family member have a condition that affects mobility. However, it’s always wise to look for ways to make the experience as pleasant as possible. Our 12‑year‑old son, Malek, has cerebral palsy. His disability prevents him from walking long distances and using his hands…
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by Eric Pateman The most asked question I get is, “what is your favorite place to visit and where would you recommend I should go?”. My answer is generally influenced by the person asking the question – what would they enjoy, what is their preferred level of adventure, where have they been in the past?…
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by The Traveling Canucks Palm Springs is known as a snowbird getaway, but did you know it’s also great for family travel? With quick direct flights from Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto on Air Canada, it’s a fun vacation destination for the whole family. The best time to visit is from December to April, when the…
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by The Traveling Canucks Ireland is one of the best travel destinations for families. Loaded with activities that the whole family will enjoy, it’s a destination that you’ll want to come back to more than once. Over the past few years, airlines like Air Canada have started adding direct flights to Ireland from major hubs…
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by Jim Byers Flights from North America to Asia have been added at a dizzying pace the past few years, partly due to the growth of the Chinese market but also in response to a demand from Canadians and Americans who want to visit great Asian destinations. Here’s a list of some of my favourites: HONG…
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by la petite bette At the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers lies Lyon, the second largest city in France. The city’s history can be traced back over 2,000 years, and it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. In Lyon, you can take a step back in time or set off…
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