Here’s a great choice for the world traveller: Namibia. Located in southwestern Africa, Namibia is just somewhat larger than Alberta but packs an enormous range of experiences within its borders. First, a little cultural background. The country was colonized by Germany and even today there are touches of German culture and architecture in the […]
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is upping the cool factor with their new Iceland Hangout, a uniquely immersive, highly social land and sea expedition led by Sven Lindblad, the company’s founder & president. On this innovative 5-night expedition from Reykjavik to the wild west coast of Iceland, guests will experience Iceland’s stunning coastal and inland geography, and […]
How do you start describing India? It’s a feast for the senses – all of them. Crazy, chaotic, overwhelming -and magical. One of the best ways to experience India is with one of the active holiday companies we work with. You’ll be in a small group, on an itinerary carefully planned to combine cultural immersion […]
Bike and Barge…in France Here’s a great big myth-of-the-week: that cycling holidays are for the Lance Armstrong types who want to sleep and eat on their bikes. How does a week of leisurely cycling on quiet roads in the heart of France’s scenic Loire Valley sound? Even better, your accommodation will travel with you. That’s […]
Iceland is often considered a part of Scandinavia, and with its Nordic vibe, amazing art and design scene (some describe Reykjavik Airport as “A huge Ikea with a bar”) and love of the outdoors, it’s not hard to see why. Iceland has a culture all of its own and, combined with the awesome scenery, tons to […]
A delicious pasta dish from Hell’s Kitchen champ Christina Machamer at CleanEatingmag.com. INGREDIENTS: Basil Pesto • 4 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves • 3 to 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (or as needed) • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thin • 2 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted • 2 tbsp (heaping full) Fontinella […]