Santiago is the perfect gateway to Chile’s best wine regions, including the stunning Colchagua Valley with its collection of world-renowned vintners. Continue reading “A TASTE OF CENTRAL CHILE”
SOJOURN TO SOUTH AMERICA
A slow boat to Brazil’s colonial coast, fabulous cities and glittering beaches brings back memories of the golden age of cruising. Continue reading “SOJOURN TO SOUTH AMERICA”
ARE CRUISE SHIPS UGLY?
Many modern passenger vessels look more like bloated condominiums than elegant ocean liners. But do all the fabulous amenities inside a ship make up for an ugly exterior? Continue reading “ARE CRUISE SHIPS UGLY?”
THE SPRING IS SPRUNG
Leaving Toronto in winter’s chill grip, we discover spring in England, the hedgerows alive with birdsong and pretty with cascades of white hawthorn. Continue reading “THE SPRING IS SPRUNG”
I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSÉ GARDEN (Part 2)
Dealing with the people’s booze monopoly is certainly no bed of roses. Continue reading “I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSÉ GARDEN (Part 2)”