Sharing Travel Tales from Around the World

By: Susan Gerle
While vacationing in Europe, we were warned by seasoned travellers to pay attention to the people around us at all times. Pickpockets will especially target women and it is necessary to be aware of what is happening. The main Termini (railway station) in Rome, Italy is an active area for pickpockets.

By: Susan Gerle
Vancouver is still one of the top 6 cities in the world where you can enjoy a relaxing few days surrounded by the ambiance created by a stable international community. It has recently been rated the top place to visit in the Americas. There are many things to see and do in the city, and one of the most tourist friendly areas is the West End of Vancouver, just steps from the famous Stanley Park.

By: Susan Gerle
When I went to Europe recently, my friends and I decided not to purchase Eurorail tickets before we left Canada. The first train trip we took in Europe was from Rome to Florence. We chose to take a second class coach, which cost us 16 euro each for the 2 ½ hour journey. The high-speed train would have got us there much faster but we would have only seen the blur of the countryside. The Tuscany Valley was something we didn’t want to miss.

By: Paula Wallis
For some, the chaos of Cairo; the nonsensical traffic rules, the half hazard attempts at city planning, the striking contradictions between ancient and modern, the bustling spice markets amid honking horns, shouting locals, camels and donkeys jockeying for position on the roads amongst the much abused vehicles, is intoxicating. I am not one of those people. I am more of the get in, look at the Giza Pyramids, and get out ilk.

By: Paula Wallis
Nobody knows how to chill like the locals in Vang Vieng, Laos, and they’re willing to share all their secrets (and delicious beer) with any adventurous travelers who make the trek through the mountains to this beautiful riverside village.