30 Mar Swiss Ride
Ski down Switzerland’s mountains? Sure. Hike up them? Of course. But…bike them? Madness, right? Not if you ride along the incline-friendly Lake Geneva (Lac Leman to the French). Cycling is the best way to see...
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30 Mar Must-See Machu Picchu
Getting there is a bit of a hike, but the scenic riches of Machu Picchu’s mountaintop hideaway are well worth the trek. Must-see Picchu Machu Picchu’s best spots and some hidden gems – away from fanny-pack–wearing tourists...
27 Mar Niagara Goes Green
From menus that change with the seasons, to organic wine, to leaf-eating sheep, and one wicked long bike path - Niagara is leading the country in green tourism. And now with a new GO Train service to the area, it's easy to ditch the car for the bike and get back to basics.
27 Mar Trolling Around Iceland
Oh look, it’s troll toilet paper,” says the Icelandic travel guide pointing to the giant hay bales wrapped in white plastic.
A survey last year revealed that 60 per cent of Icelanders believe in trolls. Construction crews will often build roads around bumps for fear of disturbing a “troll” house. At least this is what I discovered before visiting Iceland.
27 Mar Medical Tourism
Canadians frustrated with long wait times for surgical procedures are heading overseas. Gina Littley didn't get to see many sites in India on her last visit, but she came back with something more lasting: After a surgery that fused part of her vertebrae, the 69-year-old British Columbian returned home almost pain-free for the first time in over 20 years. "(The surgery) has made it considerably better and I don't take any medication now," says Littley.26 Mar Trans–Sardinia, Italy
SOMEWHERE ON A BICYCLE IN SARDINIA—“Why you no marry, Bella?” asks the tiny Italian shepherd with no teeth.
As the first Canadian, and only woman on this ride (six Italian men and one Norwegian), I stand out. Called Transardinia, during this epic eight-day journey I will climb a total elevation of 11,000 metres—but for now--I can't stop thinking about that cow.
12 Mar Drawn Together
Close to their Ontario roots or up in the Arctic, the Drawnonward collective of artist-nomads share a reverence for the Canadian landscape By Melanie Chambers In the late 1990s, seven artists drove out west in three separate vehicles – a milk truck, a van and a Volkswagen Rabbit. One vehicle got separated. Unable to call one another – before cell-phone mania – everyone decided to take different routes. They assumed they'd just meet up in BC.10 Mar The Bra Tree: A Throwing Tradition
By Melanie Chambers Fumbling with my bra under three layers of ski Jacket, fleece and undershirt, while hovering above the skiers below the chair lift, I’m careful not to expose too much skin: my editor sits next to me, followed by my managing editor and then one lucky teenaged boy.10 Mar Karmic Cycles
Physical meets mental at a yoga and mountain bike retreat in Mexico By Melanie Chambers
“By the end of the week I will help align your chakras,” says our yoga instructor. Chakras? I think they’re something spiritual and healing – two reasons I’ve avoided yoga for so long.
10 Mar Hot Days & Havana Nights
Savour balmy beaches, take a step back in time in Havana or find adventure off the beaten track. Here’s our top travel tips, apps and travel kits for your Cuban adventure By Melanie Chambers | Posted: Feb...