Troy Media – By Judy McEuen

Pack light . . . carry-on only . . . that’s our mantra, right? OK, but pack enough medication. But what’s enough?

Even if you are on vacation, which usually puts you into a sort of carefree, fantasy-type frame of mind for the one or two or three weeks, don’t suspend medical reality. You may need your medications. Continue Reading

By Dave Blaine

You may be going on the trip of a lifetime, or to a favorite familiar getaway.  Regardless, there are a few simple tips you can follow if you want to make better images of your holidays.  Sometimes equipment is the key, but on other occasions, all you need is to change your perspective. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Maclean Kay

 It’s about an hour before dawn in Haleiwa Harbor, on Oahu’s spectacular North Shore. Despite the early hour, my wife and I, along with several other guests, aren’t groggy in the least; in fact everyone seems wide awake and excited. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Judy McEuen

Whether you are planning to buy souvenirs or treasure on your vacation, in most of the world the price tag is only the starting point for bargaining. Haggling and arguing over the price is expected and in many counties it is almost an art form. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Judy McEuen

While it is  fun to go to flea markets and bazaars when you travel, I thought I’d offer a few practical tips to make the experience even more fun. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Judy McEuen

I love world bazaars – souks, suqs, markets. Call them what you will, they’re just so much fun to prowl in. By definition bazaars are shopping quarters, especially in the Middle East. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Judy McEuen

If you’re touring Vancouver Island, you really should get up to the Campbell River area.  Of course, if you’re stopping in Victoria while you’re on a cruise, it might be a little hard to get there. Save it for your next visit. But if you have the time, you’ll be glad you included it in your itinerary. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Judy McEuen

You don’t have to be a gardener to want to visit Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC. This garden is truly a work of art and not to be missed.  It is not really one garden, however. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Terry Field

I am sitting under the covered patio in my rented casita (small house) about 15 metres from the Pacific Ocean in Manzanillo Mexico, having the best cup of coffee of my life (Oaxaca – pronounced Wuh – haw –kaa-  Pluma, grown in the country’s southern mountains), and watching a local family play in the sand and surf. Continue Reading

Troy Media – By Judy McEuen

Vancouver offers plenty of sights to keep you amused for days or even weeks!  Ever thought of taking a cruise? Well, start your education by taking a Vancouver Harbor cruise. Continue Reading