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Holland America Line’s Alaska cruises will bypass Vancouver this year

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 Mark Stachiew

Holland America Line’s announcement Thursday that it plans to restart cruising to Alaska roundtrip from Seattle, Washington aboard Nieuw Amsterdam in July is not good

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Parks Canada offers reminders for visitors on how to stay safe this summer

May 20, 2021 Mark Stachiew

Spending time outdoors in nature has a number of health and wellness benefits, something that has become apparent throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. With uncertainty about

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Flags of the World Quiz #12: O, Canada!

May 20, 2021January 22, 2025 Mark Stachiew

Do you know your Canadian provincial and territorial flags? A lot of them look might similar so it’s easy to get confused. Test your knowledge

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Mom’s Minivan has loads of tips on how to travel in the car with kids

May 18, 2021January 31, 2025 Mark Stachiew

International travel is not a certain thing for Canadian families this summer so it’s looking like road trips will remain a safe option. If you

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UK sends conflicting messages even as it begins lifting travel restrictions

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Mark Stachiew

Even as the United Kingdom lifts some of its restrictions on international travel Monday and thousands of travellers line up at airports across the country,

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Americans ready to fly, but not as keen on cruises and crowds: Survey

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Mark Stachiew

While many people never stopped travelling for pleasure during the pandemic, the vast majority of us have been stuck at our home base for more

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One day your life will flash before your eyes, make sure it’s worth watching.

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 Mark Stachiew
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Blue Jays spring-training home of Dunedin, Florida ready to welcome Canadian visitors again

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 Mark Stachiew

If you’re a Toronto Blue Jays fan, you won’t be able to see them play any home games until the COVID situation in Ontario improves,

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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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