When traveling to a new city, it is sometimes tricky to navigate the cultural scene and find the best restaurants and entertainment for your enjoyment. From tourist traps to major disappointments to...

High rise dining is a relatively new consideration for London, which aside for a few grand exceptions is a rather low rise city. Still with multi-storey towers such as The Shard and Heron Tower opening in the...

Like so many, my husband starts every single day with a piping hot cup of coffee. Although we've tried nearly every method of brewing, from stove top, to traditional brewer, timed brewer, single cup brewers,...

Welcome to Madrid- the capital and crowned jewel of Spain. Known for its cultural and artistic heritage, Madrid is a "have it all" city, where you can do so much and come back for more. It...

Let’s face it: organizing and getting ready for a trip isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Whether you’re traveling solo for a backpacking adventure or looking to lighten the load...

  Hanukkah arrives in just a few weeks, and you're probably already getting Christmas catalogs in the mail. The winter holidays are here, and if you're planning a trip to Toronto in the...

Brrr! Temperatures are dropping and outdoor events are becoming fewer and farther between. A great place to cocoon and stay warm is in the many wonderful museums of;Montreal, a fun, cosmopolitan, bilingual...

  Located just 30 minutes by car north of;Vancouver, Grouse Mountain, well known for its wintertime skiing, is actually a great year-round family attraction center- no skiing required. Although the...

In a few weeks I’ll take my first trip to;Costa Rica, and I’m very excited about the prospect of visiting a country known for its commitment to ecological living and flora and fauna...

One of the more popular destinations for travelers is the great state of Florida. But where should you stay when you are there? Conde Nast recently came out with their list 26th annual Readers Choice awards,...

Big news from the travel world today. The;FAA has officially announced that passangers will be able to use portable electronic devices during all phases of your flight. That includes take off and...

Having your kids in tow doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the world class food offerings in beautiful;Vancouver. Here are a few of my favorites:  Best for adventurous eating: The...

It's time again for the Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, as it's known in Spanish. Not to be confused with Halloween, the Day of the Dead is a celebration all its own, with ceremonies and traditions...

I am the proud owner of an awesome DSLR camera that takes pretty amazing pictures. I will admit that I know very little about the full potential and capabilities of this DSLR; I tend to shoot in auto mode....