by Eric Pateman Someone once asked me what I would do with my time if I found out I had a year left on earth. Coming up with an answer was easy: I would pack up my family and hit the road and fulfill my dream of showing my daughters their place in this incredible…
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by Eric Pateman As someone who has spent a lifetime travelling and hits the road around 275 days a year, I feel almost more comfortable sleeping on airplanes than in my own bed (almost, but not quite!). While travelling solo, I can dart past lines with Global Entry and my status card and use lounges…
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by la petite bette You know when you’re travelling in a new place and you suddenly feel right at home, or at least, a strong desire to make it your adopted home? Brittany had that effect on me during my stay in the north of the region a few weeks ago. The strong attachment the…
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by Heidi Small, aka The Wander Woman When we think of crossing the pond for a cultural and culinary adventure, London usually leaps to mind. But I wanted to travel the path less taken and broaden my horizons. A serendipitous introduction to British travel photographer Nicholas Hardy had piqued my interest in Manchester and Liverpool…
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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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