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... Continue Reading →
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
HAPPY 2021! A new year is symbolically a time of hope and a time of saying good bye to the old while welcoming the new. That is something this entire world can embrace! It is my sincere wish that 2021 is filled with health, kindness, and happiness for all. And hopefully - safe and welcome... Continue Reading →
Which Way?
Long Distance Walks in the World Got an itch to get out and go for a long walk? And by "long walk" I mean a really LONG walk. From centuries old routes to newly minted tracks there is no lack of places to wander on foot in this world. Many trails have been experiencing a... Continue Reading →
Getting Outside in Vancouver, Part 2
Venturing out into Greater Vancouver increases the options for walking and hiking. Greater Vancouver is made up of several cities so transit is often an option. Otherwise you can reach them by vehicle, or even cycling. As in Part 1, this list is not exhaustive nor have I been to all of them. For more... Continue Reading →
I Don’t Travel Without These
Being a (semi) frequent traveller I have a set of items that I find indispensable during my sojourns out of the country. Some of these I have used for years as I deem them necessary. Most I have learned about through the years or been gifted them. And I'm also a bit of a sucker... Continue Reading →
Getting Outside in Vancouver, BC – Part 1
Vancouver, BC has been my home for a number of years. I fell in love with it during a visit long ago and subsequently moved here. Since then my relationship with Van City has fluctuated. I have been loyal and loving towards it and then swung to the other end, hating it even. In my... Continue Reading →