Category: Traveller Stories

Canadians have been flocking to Portugal for years, and it’s no wonder: it’s a Western European country with Eastern European prices, has enough attractions to keep a visitor busy for months on end, is overflowing with delicious and affordable food and wine, and is stunningly beautiful.

With bone-chilling storms, wild winds and icy sidewalks, the Canadian winter doesn’t usually evoke warm, fuzzy thoughts.

My grandmother used to make this hearty tomato soup when I was living in Romania.

I went to Bali recently with my partner, Daniel, and I was thrilled to spend most of our time on a part of the island that’s plentiful in culture, sun, and snorkelling.

My family’s holiday tradition involves a get-together on New Year ’s Day at my cousin’s home in Montreal.

When I dreamed of Morocco, I imagined vibrantly-coloured rugs hanging on clotheslines and piles of oranges arranged on sticky, juice-covered tables.

I recently ventured into Andalucia, a southern region of Spain distinct from the rest of the country because of its Moorish background.

At only 110 km wide at the narrowest point and rising up to nearly 4 km at the highest point, Costa Rica is diverse in flora, wildlife, climate and activities.

A Working Holiday Permit is drawing young Parisians to Canada

“That’s it,” says Geoff. “It looks exactly like the picture.” I look out the window of the old commuter train, catching a glimpse of Uncle Walter’s graveyard before it is replaced by the drab Flemish countryside.