I’ve lived in Toronto all my life on the doorstep of a vast inland sea system, known as the Great Lakes, connected by locks, canals, and the St. Lawrence Seaway all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. A few years ago, I took to the waters of the Great Lakes
Traveling to the Antarctic is no small feat. Once reserved for scientists and explorers, this pristine wilderness has become more accessible, with over 70,000 visitors a year and more than 50 cruise ships making the journey. Having been lucky enough to explore the White Continent on four very different cruise
While I’d always dreamt of going to Tahiti, I could never have imagined how wonderful my time in the remote French Polynesian islands in the South Pacific Ocean would be. Tahiti has a worldwide reputation as a honeymoon destination, known for luxurious and expensive over-water bungalows. The Society Islands and
Blessed with historic rustic villages, seemingly never-ending vineyards, and relaxed unhurried canal life, barging on the medieval Canal du Midi in southwestern France’s remote Languedoc Region was the ideal escape after a long, difficult two years with the COVID pandemic. Our tiny 8-passenger first class hotel barge, Anjodi, part of
It’s a strange feeling. I can’t remember the last holiday season our family spent at home in Toronto. For well over a decade, we’ve used this ideal time of year when colleges and work are closed to travel to off-the-beaten-path exotic destinations around the world. We have celebrated the holidays on small-ship cruises along the Irrawaddy
An Outstanding Adventure Without the “Bells And Whistles” One of our most memorable family expedition cruises was in Myanmar (formerly Burma) with Pandaw Cruises along the Irrawaddy River. Planning to cruise with a 24 and 26 year old, my husband and I had some apprehension initially about whether they would
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