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A waterfall series near Montezuma.

Escape from Fast Food Hell

When you’re a 22-year-old male crossing Customs from Canada to the USA, or vice versa, you’ll undoubtedly be asked to show your passport, maybe sign some documents, perhaps be subjected to a vehicle or even cavity search. PRINT | 27/06/2009 1:00 AM | 0

Victoria's secrets

“And this is our Rumrunner cider,” Kristen Jordan says, setting a frosty glass before me, “aged in Newfoundland Screech barrels.” PRINT | 27/06/2009 1:00 AM | 0
Tea, time travel -- and other curiosities

VICTORIA -- For families in particular, B.C.'s capital city of Victoria makes a great weekend getaway. Kids and parents alike will enjoy the opportunity to check out a museum, feed the ducks or have tea at a historic hotel. PRINT | 27/06/2009 1:00 AM | 0
Keeping a light on

It's a cold spring day and frost is in the air, but I have never visited Peggy's Cove and I don't know when I will next get back to Halifax. I conclude that at least it won't be crowded yet and convince myself that I can overcome the winds off the ocean and handle the remaining snowdrifts that still punctuate the ground. PRINT | 27/06/2009 1:00 AM | 0
CRUISE NEWS: European History 101

The first piece of advice I was offered on my cruise to Scandinavia and the Baltics was to be prepared for any kind of weather. It certainly is changeable. PRINT | 27/06/2009 1:00 AM | 0
Rewards policy loosened to lure travellers

It seems that more people are using their rewards points to get from place to place than ever before. And to travellers' amazement, there actually seem to be flights available more frequently than in the past. This is quite a change, since only a short time ago I would get many complaints about lack of availability. Perhaps in tough times, airlines will do whatever they need to in order to get bums in seats. PRINT | 27/06/2009 1:00 AM | 0
PACK SMART: Some travel must-packs

Many people have a difficult time preparing and packing for a trip. While some will over-pack, others barely bring more than a toothbrush. Of course, what you pack depends on where and when you go. Nevertheless, some travel products should be included no matter what. Here are a few worth considering. PRINT | 27/06/2009 1:00 AM | 0
Compass 06-27

Tour Western Ukraine PRINT | 27/06/2009 1:00 AM | 0