One of the greatest joys when travelling is stumbling upon an unexpected attraction. The Crossbones Graveyard, located in London’s Southwark neighbourhood, is an unassuming patch of land that has been “brought to life” by dedicated volunteers who are passionate about [...]
Just before our trip last month to Washington, D.C., Steve surprised me with an early birthday gift. It was a Briggs & Riley BRX Excursion laptop backpack I had been eyeing at my favourite local travel accessories store, U.N. Luggage. [...]
Vietnam’s historic Hue (pronounced hu-ay) is located on the banks of the Perfume River and is home to more than 300 temples and pagodas. Thankfully, we did not visit all of them. That would have made for a very long [...]
In complete contrast to our first stop in bustling Hanoi, Ha Long Bay offered a serene landscape of soaring limestone pillars, calm waters, fascinating caves, and a community of cheery junk boats cruising its inlets. […]
If you haven’t booked an Air Canada international flight in a while, you’ll notice a new category when you make your reservation. It’s called premium economy and it’s positioned as a comfort level between business class and regular old economy. [...]