A brief before and after thoughts by Allen Morrison on his last London Theatre Tour. Saturday November 26th Playboy of the Western World Guys, we’re hitting the ground sprinting. This is the final, closing night performance of one of the great plays in English theatre history, being performed at the most hallowed theatre in London, […]
The Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has the following to say about Burundi: OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Burundi. While the general situation in the country has started to stabilize as a result of peace agreements between the National Liberation Forces (FNL) rebel group and the […]
In 1994 approximately 800 000 people were murdered in Rwanda over 100 days as the international community stood by and watched. The killing was between the Hutu and Tutsi, definitions given out during the colonization period in the 1800’s. Today Rwanda is perfectly safe but the scars of such a recent tragedy are still apparent. […]
I was told that for Canadians you had to obtain your visa online before you got to the border. The form is very simple to fill out and can be found at the following address https://www.migration.gov.rw/singleform.php. It tells you that it will get back to you within three days with your visa in an attachment you […]
Experience Europe’s historical cities and travel with ease. Wake up in a new place every day. Aboard a river cruise and explore the world in comfort. River cruises offer all the luxuries of a 5 star hotel and offer spacious stateroom and unbeatable views. Sail aboard a River Cruise and travel to the heart of […]
Dive into the ancient culture of the Incas and explore the majestic earths of Peru. Adventure into the lush Amazon rainforest, walk in the footsteps of the ancient Incas and savour the native foods. Whether you’re interested in nature, history, culture or food, Peru takes adventure to new heights. Never a dull moment, a tour […]
One of the highlights of our trip to Norway last summer was visiting the town of Lom and the beautiful Lom Stave Church. Stave churches are medieval wooden churches constructed in the post and beam style. This old style of church is unique to the northwestern region of Europe and there are not many left. […]
When packing for a vacation, packing less is always best. Resist the temptation to pack your entire wardrobe and consider only bringing a carry-on. Opting for a carry-on only is a great way to save money, time and potentially reduce stress. Some airlines now charge for checked baggage, so you avoid this extra cost by […]
One of my favourite things about traveling through the Baltics was the little markets that you find throughout Baltic cities along the side of the road. Some markets feature rows of beautiful flowers. Others sell fruit, vegetables and delicious treats, as well as local crafts and artwork. If you rent an apartment, a bouqet of […]
Last year, my husband Bruce and I embarked on a seventeen day Ensemble hosted cruise that went from Singapore to Dubai. The journey was remarkable and we had a fabulous experience. One of the highlights of our cruise was the private tours offered by Ensemble. When traveling on an Ensemble hosted cruise, you get to […]