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Hello from Ottawa - First Impressions and an OverviewMy partner in crime Theresa and I went to Ottawa 3 or 4 years ago in the winter to catch Ottawa's famous winter festival "Winterlude". Unfortunately that year the weather was too warm and the weekend was a total wash-out. Even the ice sculptures had melted. Hello from Ottawa - Ottawa's ByWard Market and the Mardi Gras Experience at Fat TuesdaysAfter our arrival in Ottawa this afternoon and a very brief rest at our hotel, we went out in search of a satisfying dinner. The Lord Elgin Hotel is just about 15 minutes walk away from the Historic ByWard Market area, which is one of Ottawa's main entertainment areas. Hello from Ottawa - Skating on the Rideau Canal - Officially the World's Largest Skating RinkThere is no denying it: Ottawa is known is one of the coldest capitals in the world (only as far as temperatures are concerned though). But does that mean you stay at home during the winter and mope? Absolutely not! Ottawa has turned a potential liability into a key asset and really shows us how to celebrate winter. Hello from Ottawa - The 26th Annual Bedz Races on Dow's Lake - Charity and Hilarity at the same timeWhen I was making my travel plans to Ottawa I had a look at all the events that are part of Winterlude, Ottawa's Winter Festival, and there was one event that caught my attention right away: the 26th Annual Bed Race at Dows lake. Hello from Ottawa - The Lord Elgin Hotel - A Historic Landmark in the Heart of OttawaAs far as travel to Ottawa is concerned, you’d be hard pressed to find a more central lodging location than the Lord Elgin Hotel. It is located right at the Intersection of Elgin and Laurier Streets, just steps away from Parliament Hill, the War Memorial, the Chateau Laurier, the Government Conference Centre and the National Arts Centre. Confederation Park, one of the main locations for Winterlude, is located right across the street. Hello from Ottawa: My Packed Itinerary for My 2-Day Getaway to Canada's CapitalFor a while my friend Theresa and I had been planning to go back to Ottawa and experience "Winterlude", Ottawa's winter festival. About three years ago we went to Ottawa, only to be rained out . Our main activity had fallen through: skating on the Rideau Canal, and even the ice sculptures had melted. Hello from Ottawa: The Canadian Museum of Contemporary PhotographyMy schedule in Ottawa this past weekend was extremely compressed, but there was one place I wasn’t going to miss: the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography. As a person with no formal background, yet a keen interest in the visual arts and photography, I have been wanting to visit this museum for a long time. And my Internet research revealed that the Museum is featuring a very special exhibition right now: two photographic series by Sunil Gupta, an Indian-born Canadian citizen, exploring issues of identity, culture and the immigrant experience. Hello from Ottawa: The Canadian War Museum and Its Special Exhibit Weapons of Mass DisseminationAnybody who knows me and my personal family background knows that I absolutely abhor violence and war. War and conflict has existed all throughout human history and it has often baffled me that even in this day and age, in our supposedly advanced civilizations, we still haven’t found more peaceful ways of coexisting. Hello from the Canadian Rockies: A Final Walk Through CalgaryOur last couple of hours before our departure had arrived. We had left Banff at about 9:30 am and got into Calgary just shortly before 11, parked our car just east of downtown and set off on foot on our final walk to explore a bit more of downtown Calgary. Hello from the Canadian Rockies: First Impressions of CalgaryAs so many times before, I used my Airmiles to book our flights to Calgary (with the Westjet Airmiles Mastercard you get to fly out west for only 1600 Airmiles instead of having to use 3000 Airmiles in high season with other airlines). As an astute traveller you have to look at every option of cutting your travel costs and Airmiles is one of my favourite tools. A direct flight took us from Toronto to Calgary in about three and a half hours. Hello from the Canadian Rockies: Our First Excursion to Calgary, Banff and Lake LouiseMy husband and I try to go skiing for a week at least once a year and so far we've been to about 15 different ski resorts on the east coast, anywhere from Ontario to Quebec, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. But we had never been out west in the Rockies. Well, it was time to change that..... Hello from the Canadian Rockies: Skiing in Lake Louise - Perfect Bliss on a Huge MountainLake Louise strikes you for two reasons: the absolutely stunning scenery that surrounds it, and its huge size. Lake Louise is located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in Canada's first National Park. It has more than 4200 skiable acres (1700 hectares), which makes it one of the largest ski areas in all of North America. What's nice about Lake Louise, it offers all sorts of terrain, from bunny hills and easy green runs, to manageable blue runs and more difficult single and double-black diamond runs. Herbal SmokeMany people all over the world are now hooked on a new trend – herbal smoking, also known as legal bud smoking. Legal bud smoking involves inhaling the fumes of several herbs, after lighting them, either through specialized pipes, chillums or just by rolling them in cigarette paper. Here's Why the 1st of May in Europe is So SpecialThis holiday is different than most not too much people know or heard about it before. But it's a real holiday... Hidden Jewel Of The West: Lake Havasu UncoveredLake Havasu City has some of the most spectacular scenery in the Southwest. Actually, the lake was a previous Colorado River reservoir and was formed when the Parker Dam was built between 1934 and 1938. The town was named for the 45 mile long Lake Havasu on the Colorado River by the Chemehuevi Indians and translates into "Land of the Blue Green Water". It remains today, a water lover's paradise. Hidden Mickey'sWhen you think you have seen everything that the Disney parks have to offer, think again. Join in this family fun activity of searching for Hidden Mickeys. Highlights of KansasTheir state song is "Home On The Range." Their state bird is the western meadowlark, their state tree is the cottonwood, and their state flower is the sunflower. This is Kansas, located in the central part of the U.S. Kansas was actually named after the Kansa Indians that lived there. The word Kansa means "People of the South Wind." Kansas is also known as a windy state. Everyone remembers that Dorothy's adventures in Oz began in Kansas. Hiking in Spain - See Spain's Other SideTour Spain by foot to come in contact with the country's other side - nature! You'll discover some of the most unspoiled areas of Spain that are usually not reachable by motorized vehicle. No matter what your hiking experience level, you can choose from a variety of adventures. Historic Sandwich on Cape CodYou don't have to venture far out onto
Cape Cod to get a taste of all that it has to offer.
Between the museums, beaches, shopping, Cape Cod canal,
walking trails and other opportunities, you will have
plenty available to do in Sandwich. And with the variety of
lodging and dining establishments in town, you won't have
to travel far to get "home" when you're day in Sandwich is
done. Historically- Anne Frank HouseAnne Frank was one of the Jewish victims of Nazi persecution during the Second World War. The building consists of two parts - a front house and a back annex. Otto Frank's business was located in the front house. History of ArgentinaJuan Diaz de Solis initially discovered Argentina in 1516. Argentina has progressed gradually under Spanish colonial rule. Buenos Aires was established in 1580. The country had a flourishing cattle industry way back in 1600. Invasion by British forces was effectively thwarted in 1806–1807. After Napoleon occupied Spain in1808, the Argentineans founded their own government in 1810. On July 9, 1816, Argentina formally pronounced its independence. History of Encinitas CaliforniaHistory of Encinitas Ca. Detailed history from the beginning of the City of Encinitas to present. History of Mammoth LakesThe history of Mammoth Lakes began 200,000 years ago, before the humans populated the area. There were a lot of volcano bursts in the area of Mammoth Lakes. The last eruption took place 50 millennia ago. Holiday Apartments In TuscanyIf you are going to stay in Tuscany for an extended period of time for your holidays, then it is preferable to stay in a Tuscany holiday apartment. They are much more affordable than villas or farmhouses and there are such a wide variety of apartments available in Tuscany. Holiday Destinations - The City of Kalamata, Messinia, GreeceKalamata is a brilliant Greek holiday destination that's high on history, has stunning scenery, a fabulous climate, but is low on tourists, packed restaurants, noisy discos and is family-oriented. Messinia is as popular with Greek tourists as those from further afield. It makes a good base for island hopping to Agistri, Poros, Hydra, and Spetses. Read on and find out more about this beautiful and undiscovered area. Holiday Destinations: Messinia; A Holiday Guide to the Messinia PeninsularMessinia is a brilliant Greek holiday destination that's high on history, has stunning scenery, a fabulous climate, but is low on holiday makers, packed restaurants, noisy discos and is family-oriented. Messinia is as popular with Greek holiday makers as those from further afield. It makes a good base for island hopping to Agistri, Poros, Hydra, and Spetses. Read on and find out more about this beautiful and undiscovered area. Holiday in a CaravanChoosing to take your next vacation in a caravan is not for everyone. But for
some reason it is fast becoming a fad among young upper middle class families. Holiday Travel Insurance - Why You Need ItHoliday Travel Insurance may well be the most important decision you make regarding your vacation. Here's why. Homesickness While Traveling AbroadTravelers and those who are living in another country are bound to experience a little homesickness from time to time. Plus every one experiences at least one major case of homesickness just about the time the culture shock gets to be too much for him or her. It’s natural to miss your family and friends, even the culture that you grew up in when experiencing new places. Homestay Experience in Thailand?So you’re interested in a homestay vacation with a rural hilltribe community in northern Thailand? Sounds Great! Just remember, don’t be expecting luxury or hotel type accommodations. Be prepared for rather basic accommodations without too much amenities. Most likely your shower will be very rudimentary and consist of a bucket of cool water that you empty on yourself, and your toilet will be the traditional Thai squat toilet, which is low to the ground and does not flush by itself; you’ll have to pour a bucket or two of water to induce the toilet to flush.Records: 871-900 from 2388