COUNTRY ROLL No 32 : Canada, grande terre de mes aieux!
Canada. COUNTRY ROLL No 32 : Canada, grande terre de mes aieux, vast land of my forebears! The Gagnon family arrived in Quebec City in 1637, having been convinced by Robert Giffard, who was apothecary on Samuel de Champlain’s ship, to sign up for a new life in what was then called Nouvelle France, later…
Fairlawns Hotel in Johannesburg ~ Ideal Gateway to South Africa
The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Johannesburg, South Africa. The pull to return to Africa was strong. We had been on an unforgettable trip to Kenya and Tanzania almost four years ago, one that still conjures up a string of enchanting memories every time we see the photos from our trip flip through our…
Europeans to Enjoy Travel throughout Europe this summer !
Europeans to Enjoy Travel throughout Europe this summer ! With many of the European countries now opening up their borders to Europeans who are healthy, the message is clear. Yes, it may take some spunk to leave the safety and comfort of your home, but during these past 3+ months of stay-at-home life, most of the…
Dominican Republic : Tropical Beaches, Alpine Mountains, Colonial Cities!
Dominican Republic COUNTRY ROLL No 52 : Dominican Republic, a Caribbean country which has it all, tropical beaches, alpine mountains, colonial cities! Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is not only the oldest city in the New World, dating back to the arrival of Christopher Colombus and the Spaniards in 1492, but also…