Destinations
Edmonton: not just the mall
There's much more to Edmonton than its claim as a shopper's paradise. read »
Touched by the soul of South Africa
South Africa fascinates with its mix of adventure, culture and breathtaking beauty. read »
Far-out golf in the Far East
With consumerism replacing communism, the building crane has become China's national bird. And as tourism grows, so to does the number of golf courses. read »
A hiking guide to Easter Island
Hike among ancient Polynesian statues on the slopes of an extinct volcano. read »
Surfing and sipping: A Taste of Vancouver Island
Picture, if you will, Victoria, BC, on a summer’s evening. Couples stroll beneath the hanging flower baskets of the Inner Harbour, buskers play instruments, and music wafts out to yachts bobbing at anchor. After sunset, when thousands of lights illuminate the stately lines of the Legislative Buildings, romantics might ride a horse-drawn carriage around Beacon [...] read »
Eating out in Paris on a budget
This is Paris and it is raining, which is as it should be. Paris rain is not as the rain of other cities. It is softer, benevolent. It caresses, rather than soaks. Perhaps the main reason I come to Paris is because of the food. Not that I am a true gourmet. More a gourmand. [...] read »
North Carolina: Land of diversity, culture, history and charm
From beaches to mountains, North Carolina has something for every taste. read »
Tips & Advice
What’s in store for 2009?
What trends and issues will affect your travels this year? A look at what's ahead. read »
How to get a lower room rate
Want a lower room rate? Ask and thou might receive. read »
Is your hotel room really guaranteed?
There are few things more annoying than arriving late in the evening to claim your supposedly guaranteed reservation -- only to find you don’t have a room. read »
The Zoomer Report
The Zoomer Report: Pessimism and NPY
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? The answer may be in your genes. read »
