Paddling through the Yukon – For a boatload of reasons, journeys on the Yukon’s rivers are a favourite on any number of “best of” lists. The Yukon, home to an unusually high number of Canadian heritage rivers, is a paddler’s paradise offering world class canoeing, kayaking and whitewater rafting on pristine wilderness rivers. If your […]
Paddling through the Yukon
Ultimate travel kicks on Route 66
Ultimate travel kicks on Route 66 – It is known as the Will Rogers Highway, the Main Street of America and the Mother Road – but we know it best as Route 66. The highway dates back to 1926 and became part of popular culture 40 years or so later when The Rolling Stones included […]
Taste traditional Florida magic at New Smyrna Beach
Taste traditional Florida magic at New Smyrna Beach – When it comes to our favourite US destinations Florida usually wins hands down. The Sunshine State has an abundance of A-list attractions from Disneyland and the Everglades to the Kennedy Space. But there’s a whole lot more to explore once you scratch the surface and take […]
The enduring celebration of Che Guevara
The enduring celebration of Che Guevara – There was a time when the bearded image of Che Guevara was every bit a fixture in student digs and on university campuses as The Beatles, Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. Today, the same image (and the man) continues to enjoy celebrity status and the 50th anniversary of his […]
Diamonds and pearls at Prince’s Paisley Park
Diamonds and pearls at Prince’s Paisley Park – Fans of the pop star Prince are now able to pay homage to their idol. His home at Paisley Park in Minnesota has opened to the general public following his untimely death earlier this year. The flamboyant showman and consummate performer was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and […]
Drone images first from down under
Drone images first from down under – Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia has released exclusive drone footage of Uluru (Ayres Rock), offering a never before seen perspective of the 600 million year old monolith. The spectacular birds-eye views of Australia’s spiritual heart were captured by the first drone to ever operate under permit inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta […]
Uganda – a land gifted by nature
Uganda – a land gifted by nature – Winston Churchill dubbed Uganda, “The Pearl of Africa,” which understates its vast array of riches. Everything about this country is designed to overwhelm your sense of discovery. A nation of huge diversity, Uganda is home to the endangered mountain gorilla and a paradise for primates. Its 10 […]
