Hawai’i, the Big Island Two Ways for WestJet Magazine – September, 2015 On Hawai’i’s Big Island there’s lots to do under picture-perfect sunny skies. But you can also enjoy the natural beauty of the island after the sun goes down. … Continued
5 Heavenly Harbours for the Calgary Herald “Psst! Wanna buy a fish?” The peaceful dock at Quadra Island, B.C. was the last place I expected to be approached by a malnourished fish dealer with a nicotine habit. When he sidled … Continued
For the Calgary Herald: Have you always wanted to wield a paintbrush? Had a passion for pottery? Been gaga for glassblowing or crazy for the clarinet but couldn’t find the time to do what you love? Arizona is a place where … Continued
For the Calgary Herald: When Jim Ball decided to surprise his wife Marilyn with a custom ring for their tenth anniversary, he took his design to his favorite jeweler 10 months ahead of time. He wasn’t worried about how long … Continued
The biting whine of a chainsaw shattered the silence of the cornfield under a bright blue autumn sky. We watched in horror as the blade plunged and twisted into its target. Would the carver succeed or lose a finger? Would … Continued
For AAA Home & Away Magazine, Southern Pennslyvania and online: New York City’s love affair with equine beauties continues into the 21st century. What would New York’s Central Park be without horses? Many of the park’s 40 million annual visitors … Continued
For AAA Home and Away Magazine, Southern Pennsylvania and online: Every January, a palace of ice rises on the frozen glacier waters of Lake Louise to signal the start of the Ice Magic Festival in Banff National Park, Alberta. Surrounded … Continued
The Vancouver Courier – August 22, 2014 You’re going to Cuba? Great! Take food. That was the advice from friends when I told them about our upcoming trip. There was universal agreement that if we were going to survive for … Continued