With the advent of services like Ancestry DNA people are discovering who they really are and where they really come from. For those who study genealogy this is a huge boost to filling in the gaps of the family tree. Travel plays a big part in this story and I have lost count of the… Continue reading Follow your family line
Author: Lesley Keyter
Lesley Keyter is the face of travel in the fast growing city of Calgary. Every week since 1997 she has has featured live on the Morning News Global TV.
A room with a view …or not
Where to spend the night on your travels? A hotel, a motel, a bed and breakfast, VRBO, Air BnB …. check out the hotels on Trivago or go with Expedia. It’s bewildering for sure. Of course as a travel agency our primary go to would be traditional style hotels through a wholesaler but even our… Continue reading A room with a view …or not
Overheard on a flight
Do you ever listen to other people’s conversations on flights? Well sometimes you can’t really help it. My experience is that if someone is having a conversation in the seat behind me it almost seems like they are talking right into my ear. I am not sure if it is the pressurised cabin that creates… Continue reading Overheard on a flight
Who makes the rules?
I just had an interesting discussion with a journalist working on a story about the mis-spelling on a name on an airline ticket. It is sometimes difficult to explain to someone not in the travel industry how convoluted airline ticketing rules can be. A small spelling or typo in the first name on this ticket… Continue reading Who makes the rules?
So you took a selfie?
It seems weird to think how popular it has become to take photos of yourself – after all this technique has only been readily available for a short time – and yet it is not something new – “The first selfie was taken by Robert Cornelius (USA) in October 1839, using a daguerreotype technique –… Continue reading So you took a selfie?
JUST DOING CARRY-ON
Just doing carry-on …. I did it once before and I am going to do it again. Travel to Europe for two weeks just with carry-on. Now you might be saying to yourself – big deal – I have done that tons of times but I know out there among you all there are those… Continue reading JUST DOING CARRY-ON
Anything to declare?
After a few too many seasons of Border Patrol I always want to be very careful with my customs declaration when I get back into Calgary. I have found it useful (although sometimes alarming) to write out a list of everything I have bought with the approximate Canadian dollar pricing so that I have some… Continue reading Anything to declare?
What not to wear
Knowing what to wear (and therefore what to pack) when you travel the world is really important. It’s not just about how to dress in more conservative countries, although of course this is important. I was interested to note on my recent trip to Morocco that tourists visiting there dressed pretty much the same as… Continue reading What not to wear
A bazaar type argument
Shopping in Morocco …. how can I describe it properly. It’s like a dance. It’s not an argument although voices are often raised and even tears can come into play. It’s like a duel and when both players are experienced at their craft it can be a delight to observe. However, when you are one… Continue reading A bazaar type argument
Deserts and camels
An overnight stop in the Sahara Desert in an exclusive tented camp has been on my bucket list for a long time. I have sent others to do this trip and they all loved it. Now it was my time. Getting there is not that easy – a long drive and then into a four… Continue reading Deserts and camels
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