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8 exciting destinations to experience October’s ‘Great American Eclipse’

August 25, 2023December 9, 2023 Mark Stachiew

Solar eclipses are such special events that umbraphiles travel the world to experience them. This October 14, they’ll gather across the United States and parts

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Five things not to miss in Puebla, Mexico for Cinco de Mayo (or any other day)

May 15, 2023December 9, 2023 Mark Stachiew

Cinco de Mayo is not just a day to score cheap tacos and margaritas. It commemorates a military victory over the French army during the

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Make this the year you finally use a VPN when you travel

May 4, 2023December 9, 2023 Mark Stachiew

When it comes to protecting your personal information, using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) when you use public wifi is a must, but using one

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With its inaugural flight to Tokyo, WestJet celebrates its first route to Asia

April 30, 2023December 9, 2023 Mark Stachiew

It’s a good day for Canadian travellers when another Canadian airline starts flying to Asia. In this case, it’s WestJet which celebrated the departure of flight

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Canada needs to compete on the world stage when it comes to tourism, says federal tourism minister

April 27, 2023December 9, 2023 Mark Stachiew

Even if Canada is blessed with some of the world’s most incredible scenery, fascinating history and rich culture, Minister of Tourism Randy Boissonnault thinks Canadians

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Calm Air introduces all-inclusive holiday packages for Northern Manitoba adventures

April 25, 2023 Mark Stachiew

When you hear about a Canadian airline pitching all-inclusive holiday packages, you think that they’re going to be talking about places that are somewhere warm,

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Can EVs compete with gas cars for road tripping? This American study takes a look

April 25, 2023December 9, 2023 Mark Stachiew

Having just bought my first electric vehicle and being a big fan of road trips, I was interested by a recent study in the United

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ReCollections, a new Parks Canada’s podcast shares stories of the country’s national historic sites

April 18, 2023December 9, 2023 Mark Stachiew

I’m a fan of good podcasts so I was excited to hear that Parks Canada has unveiled ReCollections, a series that invites listeners to explore

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Mark Stachiew has been exploring the world and writing about it for more than 30 years. His travel stories have appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and online publications in Canada, the United States and beyond.

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    There weren’t a lot of cloudless nights in July There weren’t a lot of cloudless nights in July and I was travelling post of the month so this months astrophotography opportunities were limited. I concentrated my efforts on the vast stretches of the Milky Way directly overhead in the constellation Cygnus using my Seestar S50 and a newly acquired Dwarflab 3.
    The Museu Militar dos Açores in Forte de São Brás in Ponta Delgada is a bit of a hodge podge of exhibits, but it’s worth a visit for the views from the old fortifications.
    Highlights of a 10-hour layover in Ponta Delgada i Highlights of a 10-hour layover in Ponta Delgada in the Azores.
    One of these things is not like the other. Tiny cr One of these things is not like the other. Tiny critters spotted in Madeira.
    Spent the morning exploring the lovely Palheiro Ga Spent the morning exploring the lovely Palheiro Gardens outside of Funchal in Madeira. It’s part of the vast Blandy family estate and if a must visit for anyone with a horticultural bent.
    When the clouds touch the ground, the ancient laur When the clouds touch the ground, the ancient laurel trees of the UNESCO heritage Fanal Forest in Madeira island take on a mystical air.
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