Now before you freak out let me say that no self-respecting dung beetle is going to find itself inside a cocktail. Dung beetles are far too important for that. Their job is to get rid of all the nasty bugs in dung and therefore cut down on the spread of disease in the local animals.… Continue reading Dung beetles and insect cocktails
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.
Have you got baggage?
Yes I know you do …. we all do. But I am not talking about that emotional baggage that has inspired a whole host of websites where you can email in anonymously and unload all your problems….supposedly walking away a whole lot happier. Really? Odd thought that. Maybe it does work.. Nope I am talking… Continue reading Have you got baggage?
When Siri gets on your nerves
It’s bad enough having Siri on your phone or tablet and sometimes even in your car – OK maybe it is not Siri but probably a distant relative. Now they are installing Siri in hotel rooms so she can deal with instructions like turn on the lights and open the curtains. That is always assuming… Continue reading When Siri gets on your nerves
Is sand better than snow?
Well of course sand must be better than snow. Think about it – just look outside the window. Piles of snow on stacked up garden tables, trees laden down with snow, parked cars on the side of the road imprisoned by snow. Now close your eyes and imagine sand instead … Aaah – are you… Continue reading Is sand better than snow?
Under the sea and under the ground
Competition is fierce out there in the hotel and cruise business. Who can provide the most unique experience? Who offers a product that nobody else has? With this end in mind hotels and cruise lines are coming up with ideas that some might think are just plain bizarre. But I guess if you have been… Continue reading Under the sea and under the ground
Have you done time?
Have you done any time? Time-share that is. You know, it starts out as a good idea and ends up like a prison sentence. You have that week in Timbuktu (or wherever) that you bought on an impulse and now it hangs over your head like a dark cloud reminding you of how much you… Continue reading Have you done time?
Strange countries and strange food
Are you brave when it comes to trying new foods when you travel? Personally I am not. I think it is because of too many years spent at Convent lunches with Sister Michael Joseph standing behind me while I struggled to keep down that bowl of tapioca pudding. Yuck. But don’t let me put you… Continue reading Strange countries and strange food
Short vacation vs long vacation
How much time do you want to spend on your vacation? Many tell me a week is not enough – especially when you spend two days getting there and getting home. Some people are happy with a weekend somewhere like Vegas. Others go for longer sojourns. Then there are those who go for months and… Continue reading Short vacation vs long vacation
What’s the point of points?
You either love them or hate them – they either work for you or they don’t. I know several people who very successfully and diligently collect points and are able to use them for flights – sometimes even business class. Gosh, I have even had some limited success in this field and what a joy… Continue reading What’s the point of points?
Top ten airlines – do you agree?
Just announced – the world’s top ten airlines – DRUM ROLL PLEASE – here they are AirlineRatings.com’s top 10 airlines for 2017 1. Air New Zealand 2. Qantas 3. Singapore Airlines 4. Cathay Pacific 5. Virgin Atlantic/Virgin Australia 6. British Airways 7. Etihad Airways 8. All Nippon Airways 9. Eva Air 10. Lufthansa So do… Continue reading Top ten airlines – do you agree?
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