Australia certainly is on my list of places to visit but I have yet to make there. I can say that Australia has been advertised often here in Canada since its recent re-opening and has been prominently displayed in many ways. And with summer soon winding down in Canada it makes sense for people to... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Bimini, Bahamas
The Bahamas, located in the West Indies (north of Cuba and southeast of the US state of Florida) are a popular place to holiday and cruise. This is not a surprise since it is a tropical climate; has over 3000 + islets, cays, and islands; and a vibrant culture. Of the all the locales to... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Okinawa, Japan
An archipelago of 113 islands, Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture in Japan. Historically the region was known as the Ryukyu Kingdom and had ties to China and later to Japan. This history has given Okinawa its own distinct culture and language and is the where karate has its roots. When the Ryukyu Kingdom was annexed... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Gili Islands, Indonesia
Located northwest of Lombok is a short archipelago consisting of three islands - Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno - which make up the Gili Islands (or simply Gilis). These small islands have been a popular beach and diving destination for years. Their close proximity to both Lombok and Bali make them easy to... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – BRUCE PENINSULA
North America's five freshwater Great Lakes are a wonder in themselves. Four of the five Great Lakes are shared between Canada and the USA (the fifth, Lake Michigan is in the USA in its entirety) and are the gateway to the Atlantic Ocean by way of the St Lawrence River. Many cities and towns are... Continue Reading →