Christmas in New York City
By: Paula Wallis We’ve all seen Miracle on 34th Street. New York City lit up like a Christmas tree, good cheer everywhere, Macy’s window displays. What could be more Christmas than New York City on Christmas Eve? So, I decided, a couple of Christmases ago, to surprise my husband with a last minute getaway to the Big Apple. (Did I really just use the word Christmas four – no – five times?) We were scheduled to fly in on December 20th, leaving on Christmas Eve, just in time to arrive back home to spend the big day with family and friends. Didn’t quite work out that way; our flight was delayed by 8 hours, so we spent much of Christmas Eve at JFK airport, and then our connecting flight at Chicago O’Hare was canceled due to a white-out blizzard, so we...
Read MoreUseful Tips For Walking On The Busiest Sidewalks In The World
By: Susan Gerle I grew up as a polite conservative Canadian in Vancouver, Canada. Whenever I bumped into someone on the sidewalk I would say, “excuse me.” The person usually acknowledged my apology. As the demographic mix changed and the sidewalks got more crowded, fewer people took the time to say anything. I was frustrated by the lack of manners until I had the opportunity to visit some of the largest cities on earth. Shanghai China has a population of 13,831,900 million people and is currently listed as the largest city in the world. In comparison, Vancouver Canada has 578,041 people (2006 census). Obviously, there is a difference! My first introduction to Shanghai was in the back of a taxi so I didn’t understand right away what I would be up...
Read MoreTop Ten Romantic Places to Visit in North America
By: Susan Gerle Nothing is nicer than running away for a romantic weekend with someone special. There are so many choices in Canada and the USA but here are 10 of the top places that are easily accessible from major international airports. Western Region of North America 1. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver is a beautiful, clean, safe, romantic city. The downtown area is surrounded by a 22 km seawall, the perfect place to stroll arm in arm. Walk through Stanley Park, stop at the Vancouver Aquarium, feed the ducks and geese. There are a number of places to dine on your walk through the park. Or head for Denman or Robson Streets and enjoy all the available ethnic fare. Yaletown is another...
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