There are many enchanted places on the small island of Curaçao but none as magical as Playa Piskado. The small beach is not Curaçao’s prettiest stretch of white sand and turquoise waters. It might even look ordinary at first glance but it’s far from that. It’s the only beach on the island where you are guaranteed to see …
Why is Tahitian vanilla the best in the world and how is it produced? I was recently in French Polynesia where vanilla is used liberally in everything from desserts and cocktails to savoury dishes and room fresheners. Even though the temptation to sit around and stare at the incredible blue water was very strong, I …
I recently had a 48-hour layover in San Francisco on my way back from French Polynesia. It was a great way to buffer the brutal temperature difference between Bora Bora and Montreal although I never need an excuse to visit San Francisco. I love the city’s architecture, its quirkiness and its delicious food scene. I had …
French Polynesia is a collection of 118 islands and atolls, 67 of which are inhabited, and the largest of which is Tahiti. The only international airport and everyone’s first contact with the islands is in Tahiti’s capital of Papeete. From there, you can choose to stay in the capital or take one of the many …
“Nowhere in Nova Scotia is more than 67 km (42 mi) from the ocean.” – Ted Harrison Until about a month ago, I had never been to any of Canada’s eastern provinces. For years, I have longingly looked at photos of lighthouses, beautiful sunsets, pretty coastal houses and gorgeous stretches of beaches until I couldn’t take it anymore and decided …
