People go to great lengths to enjoy good food. They’ll dole out fifty bucks for a slice of rare imported jamón ibérico. Myself? I’ll walk some two-and-a-half kilometres, round trip, with friends under a scorching sun in mid-August for some …
BC Ferries has announced a new promotion that will cut 50% off the cost of standard vehicles travelling all routes on select off-peak sailings. Cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, campers and vans under 20 feet (6.09 meters) are eligible for the half-price fare. For …
Tucked away behind San Antonio City Hall is the Spanish Governor’s Palace. While this single-storey white adobe building hardly invokes the idea of a palace, it may have felt that way when Texas was still part of the Spanish Empire. …
If this is your first time visiting Vancouver, you’ll encounter the familiar, but also the unexpected. Don’t get caught off-guard when you arrive — be informed so that you can enjoy your time here. These are just a selection some …
Brownsville harbours a unique natural treasure tucked up against the Rio Grande. It’s here that a variety of flora and fauna call the Sabal Palm Sanctuary home along the winding shores of the river that separates the United States and …
Northern Mexico has been a spot of notoriety due to the feuding between rival drug cartels and government forces. Caught in between is Matamoros, a sprawling city on the edge – the Mexican border, with the Rio Grande and the Gulf of …
Walt Disney World is the largest amusement park/resort in the world, and I got to experience it first hand to see why. Although I was only there for two days, it was quite the adventure and I didn’t even get …
United States President Barack Obama’s proposed 2012 budget includes a fee on Canadians who will be arriving by boat or plane. The $5.50 passenger inspection fee is supposed to bring additional funds in to the cash strapped US government. For …
A small victory for air travellers. Transport Canada has announced a relaxation in certain items that were previously banned from carry-on luggage. This development allows scissors with blades under six centimetres, nail clippers and similar items. Knives, regardless of their …
I’ve driven through a handful of American state capitals, but never have I stopped to visit any of the actual capitol buildings. That changed when a friend and I drove up to Austin during the day to check out the …