AltWeeklies Wire
Make a Splash in Vancouver's Prime Paddling Locationsnew
There's no doubt that when it comes to choosing the best place to dip your oar or paddle, Vancouver offers an embarrassment of watery riches, and of both the salty and sweet kinds. But at this point on the calendar, several launch spots stand out from the rest.
The Georgia Straight |
Jack Christie |
09-19-2008 |
Travel
Belugas Charm in Manitoba's Churchill Rivernew
There's only one place in the world where you can watch hundreds of beluga whales cavort in the wild, their gleaming white bodies arching above the surface of the water.
The Georgia Straight |
Lauren Kramer |
08-29-2008 |
Travel
Sucked into Amsterdam's Red Light Districtnew
My goal when I arrived in Amsterdam was to fight temptation and avoid the devils that lurk within the red light district. I wanted to write a sober account of the debauched circus encased within this small area. It wasn't meant to be.
The Georgia Straight |
Steve Smysnuik |
08-18-2008 |
Travel
Romania Caught in a Transitional Time Warpnew
Last January, Romania joined the European Union and money was suddenly available to begin upgrading the country's failing infrastructure. The cost of living jumped dramatically. But problems remain.
The Georgia Straight |
Julie Ovenell-Carter |
01-25-2008 |
Travel
Tags: travel
Galapagos Survivorsnew
Giant tortoises and friendly finches draw visitors to the islands.
The Georgia Straight |
Kevin Revolinski |
06-15-2007 |
Travel
Tags: travel
