Bucket List Celebrations & Festivals
As a Canadian, I am kicking myself for not being in Toronto for the Raptors Victory party. after winning the NBA Championship, but only rabid fans would come into town, […]
1000 Reasons to love Gananoque
On a hot summer day, the 1000 Islands Parkway from Brockville to Gananoque is a lovely way to escape the 401 Hwy
Captivated by the Cornish Coast
Mind-map “Cornwall, UK” and so many images come pouring out: Bodmin Moor, burial mounds, barrows, beacons, Cavaliers, Celtic Legends, Cornish pasties, clotted cream, caves, cliff walks, druids, the Eden project, […]
Put a cork in it!
As a wine lover, I’ve always viewed wine corks as simply an obstacle between me and my wine, but a visit to Nova Cortiça near Faro, Portugal, gave me a […]
Autumn Getaway at Elmhirst
We had to get away for a few days to heal. It had to somewhere not too far away, on water, quiet and comfortable with food and housekeeping included ...Elmhirst Resort on Rice Lake.
Toasting the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
Golden Week is a wonderful time to visit Japan. It is a week of national holidays which includes Showa Day marking the birthday of former Emperor Showa, Constitution Day, Greenery […]
The Finger Lakes wine region, so much to enjoy!
By Veronica Leonard Only half a day’s drive from the Ontario / US border, the Finger Lakes region of New York state has so much to offer the fall traveler. There […]
The Wine Tourist 