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Sunday Special – Acropolis of Athens
Amongst the greatest treasures of the ancient world is the Acropolis of Athens. This “high city” (Greek for acropolis) is one of the few remaining building complexes of ancient Greece to still be standing in such good condition. Not bad for buildings that were constructed during the Bronze Age, though the history shows us that…
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Sunday Special – Bateaux Mouches of Paris
Ireland may be my favourite country but Paris is my favourite city. I find her ridiculously beautiful! The French have done well in retaining her historic charm while thoughtfully adding some new modern flair. My first and second visits to Paris were in 1991 when my good friend and I spent a few days there…
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Sunday Special – Sign Post Forest, Yukon
Canada. My home country and the spotlight of the Sunday Special these many months. In this time I have shown you a bit of this large and beautiful land: from British Columbia in the west to the Atlantic provinces and Newfoundland in the east and the territories of the north. I sincerely hope you have…
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Sunday Special – Fishing in Nunavut
Fishing as a recreational activity is enjoyed the world over. Canada is no exception. It’s a popular pastime that brings travellers from all over to fish in our clear waters. The northernmost Canadian territory of Nunavut (capital city is Iqaluit) is a superb destination to cast a line and reel in some catches. The largest…
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Sunday Special – Bonnechere Caves, Ontario
Ontario is Canada’s second largest province in area as well as the most populous. It is home to the capital city of Ottawa, a very large section of Niagara Falls (the Horeshoe Falls), and Drake’s hometown of The 6 (that’d be Toronto). Ontario is also where you find the Bonnechere Caves. The Bonnechere Caves are…
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Sunday Special – L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland (VIKINGS!)
Canada’s most easterly province of Newfoundland and Labrador, in the Atlantic region has a long history dating back 9,000 years with the Maritime Archaic people. Through the millenias other cultures thrived from the Dorset Culture to Beothuk Culture. Then Europeans arrived in the 16th century. Or so we though – until it was discovered that…
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Sunday Special – Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival
Happy Thanksgiving weekend from Canada. Tomorrow, Monday, is our official day for this holiday yet it is safe to say Canadians far and wide are using whole weekend to give thanks. Along with this holiday comes plenty of food. So today we will look at an annual food festival in Canada’s smallest province of Prince…
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Sunday Special – Lake Louise, Alberta
The Canadian Rocky Mountains are a sight to see. I myself have only seen them briefly on a short break in Canmore, AB during a long long bus ride. It truly was one of the most beautiful sites I have ever seen. That being said, I should really see more of this incredible mountain range…
