Halong Bay in Vietnam, a nature lover’s paradise! Did you ever dream of being in a James Bond style exotic location? If exotic and dramatic natural beauty appeal to you on a grand scale, than make sure to include Halong Bay in Quang Ninh Province of northern Vietnam, in your travel plans. Encompassing an impressive…
Singapore : Should you go to Singapore?
Singapore : Should you go to Singapore? . As we sail away from Singapore where we managed to have 2 fascinating tours in the space of 33 hours despite major jet lag after 28 hours of travel, I can summarize our experience in one word – awesome! Yes, you should go and here’s why ……
Summertime dog sled ride in Skagway, Alaska!
Skagway . Alaska’s famous wildlife makes for superb viewing, but give me a well-trained pack of Alaskan sled dugs for a summer wheeled sled ride and then some puppies for cuddling to complete the Alaskan native “animal” experience. Mix in some spectacular mountain views and some Alaskan tall tales, and you have a very memorable…
The Best of Juneau, Alaska!
Juneau . Juneau, the Capital of Alaska, has a lot to offer tourists. Do we go see the famous Mendenhall Glacier, or take a boat safari out to see the sea mammals, including humpback whales, or do we take a nature walk in the National Forest where bears roam free and sockeye salmon swim…
Strangers in Paradise … Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan Imagine a paradise for salmon fishing … thousands of pink salmon running upstream through miles of fresh creek water which flows into their spawning grounds in Margaret Lake. The creek runs through Tongass National Forest, the largest forest in the U.S. which happens to cover most of southeast Alaska, and is just…
Vancouver’s best seafood dining, Blue Water Cafe!
Blue Water Cafe Vancouver, the capital of the Canadian province of British Columbia, is most definitely a city for foodies. From street food to fine dining, there is something delicious, and often local or at least from the “Pacific Northwest”, to meet most everyone’s taste and budget. Our dinner at Blue Water Cafe located in…
Wreck Beach in Vancouver … a nude beach for an even tan !
Wreck Beach in Vancouver … a nude beach for an even tan ! Our guide referred to Wreck Beach as a “clothing optional” beach. Perhaps it sounds better than nude, topless, naturist, or some other term. In any case, Wreck Beach, at 4.5 miles long, is the biggest “clothing optional” beach in North America and…
Vancouver, one of the fastest growing cities in the world!
Vancouver One of the best ways to start a visit to Vancouver is by going to Harbour Centre in the middle of the downtown area, and taking the elevator up to the Vancouver Lookout, a 360 degree panoramic observation deck high above the city. You can walk around the circular observation deck and read…
Stockholm Sweden
Stockholm Sweden
Helsinki, Finland ~ Fillet of Reindeer at Kappelli
Helsinki, Finland ~ Fillet of Reindeer at Kappelli on the Esplanade near the port! Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world. Luxury escapes, cruises and city breaks to Quebec City, New York, Washington, Buenos Aires. In Europe, places like Paris France,…