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The Coolest Thing to Do in All 26 Caribbean Countries

By Melody Posted on March 27, 2020 No Comments
The Coolest Thing to Do in All 26 Caribbean Countries

(Far & Wide, March 2020) – Great weather, easy access by plane and diverse cultures mean that the 26 Caribbean countries have many choices when it comes to travel excursions. Not sure which Caribbean island’s best for you? Here we …

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Is Scotland Safe? What Travelers Need to Know

By Melody Posted on March 19, 2020 No Comments
Is Scotland Safe? What Travelers Need to Know

(World Nomads, March 2020) – Just how safe is Scotland? Melody Wren shares her travel safety tips on crime, unpredictable weather, safety in the mountains and what to pack on a hiking trip.

Author documents history of Key West’s Jews

By Melody Posted on February 11, 2020 No Comments
Author documents history of Key West’s Jews

(The Canadian Jewish News, February 2020) – Arlo Haskell’s The Jews of Key West: Smugglers, Cigar Makers and Revolutionaries (Sand Paper Press) illustrates an unexpected perspective of the southern, hurricane-magnet city in covering its 195-year-old Jewish community.

The Florida Keys – It doesn’t get much better

By Melody Posted on February 4, 2020 No Comments
The Florida Keys – It doesn’t get much better

(The Canadian Jewish News, January 2020) – The Keys have a much different feel than the hustle and bustle of Florida’s mainland cities. A soft breeze, the gentle murmur of voices and an island vibe is felt throughout.

Greenland and Wild Labrador – A Cultural Experience with Adventure Canada

By Melody Posted on February 4, 2020 No Comments
Greenland and Wild Labrador – A Cultural Experience with Adventure Canada

(Waypoints Global, January 2020) – Our hiking group was scattered on the beach when our guide spotted three polar bears on the far side of the fjord. Suddenly, two of the bears started swimming diagonally not far from our protected …

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Step Back in Time on Mackinac Island

By Melody Posted on January 24, 2020 No Comments
Step Back in Time on Mackinac Island

(Family Fun Canada, January 2020) – Pronounced Mackinaw, Mackinac Island is a pristine island is filled with charm and character-filled houses lining each street. Horses’ hooves echo as buggies carry ferry loads of visitors from the dock.

Stop bellyaching

By Melody Posted on December 30, 2019 No Comments
Stop bellyaching

(CAA Magazine, December 2019) – Parasites are the last souvenir you want to bring home from a warm-weather vacation this winter. Here’s how to avoid them.

Sand, surf and seafood on South Padre

By Melody Posted on December 30, 2019 No Comments
Sand, surf and seafood on South Padre

(Canadian Traveller, Winter 2019) – The brief for a mother-daughter holiday was simple: Somewhere hot with beaches and watersports. It would be an escape for my daughter, Sara, and a reconnection for both of us as we rarely get dedicated …

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How to Have an Urban Digital Detox in Downtown Toronto

By Melody Posted on December 17, 2019 No Comments
How to Have an Urban Digital Detox in Downtown Toronto

(Family Fun Canada, December 2019) – A digital detox is going without technology for a certain period so phones, TV, radio, computers – anything that connects us to the outside world – are all switched off. The benefits of completing …

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How to Avoid Getting Parasites When You Travel

By Melody Posted on November 21, 2019 No Comments
How to Avoid Getting Parasites When You Travel

(Fodors Travel, November 2019) – After a refreshing trip from an exotic destination, the only souvenirs you want to bring back are those you choose yourself. However, according to Dr. Andrea Boggild, Director of the Tropical Disease unit in Toronto …

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