Used to be that a cruise was something you did to get from point A to point B – like a trans-Atlantic cruise or the trusty mail ships doing their regular run from Southampton to Cape Town. In those days everyone dressed for dinner and clothes were packed in trunks – and there was lower… Continue reading Ridiculous things to do on a cruise
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.
Dirty little secrets
I love watching Border Security – the documentary series that follows the events at the border both at airports and on the road. Having spent so much time in airports myself it is just fascinating to watch what people will try to take into another country. It’s not just the drugs but the other stuff… Continue reading Dirty little secrets
Last night I had dinner in Mozambique
Well not actually in Mozambique but it sure felt like it. Nando’s in Calgary’s North East just had all the trappings plus the amazing food of Portuguese Africa. It also had all the atmosphere of a Mozambique family restaurant – very loud, very noisy, amazing food, lots of children. The last time I had dinner… Continue reading Last night I had dinner in Mozambique
I think I can, I think I can
Are you a train buff? Does the clickety-clack of the train tracks put you into an instant coma? There’s a reason why people love train travel – and even more so in these days of Nasty Rotten Cheepo Airlines. Train travel is so civilised by comparison. The seats are wide – lots of leg room… Continue reading I think I can, I think I can
You said what? On live TV???
People really get their knickers in a knot about the most peculiar things. Having been on television for many years now I am used to getting aggressive or critical phone calls or email messages. What always amuses me is that mostly people don’t identify themselves. They have a criticism – sometimes valid – but don’t… Continue reading You said what? On live TV???
Can you pass me the toilet paper?
Who is responsible for designing these new hotels? You really have to wonder when you see some of the so called “features”. Like the open bathroom concept. Trust me – the most important thing I want is privacy in my bathroom. Mexican hotel developers learnt this very quickly when they got feedback from the more… Continue reading Can you pass me the toilet paper?
Talk to the hand!
Times have changed a lot since I was a mother of young children. Nothing was thought those days of what my father would refer to as “a good hiding”. It was standard practice and considered to be good for you. You misbehaved and you got a smack. Goodness me – I remember going to do… Continue reading Talk to the hand!
Travel like a kid
“All I want for Chrithmath ith a Printheth Cruithe”…. No this is not a commercial for Princess Cruise Lines – this is Haley – my 5 year old grand-daughter. Now it is not surprising that she has the idea of going on a cruise seeing as her grandmother is The Travel Lady and everyone knows I love to… Continue reading Travel like a kid
Back off Grinch…. I got some Christmas to do!
Long line up at the cash register …. No parking at the mall …. High interest on the credit card ….. 5 pounds extra on the scale …. Huge piles of gift wrap for recycling …. Lists, lists and more lists ….. Too late for Canada Post …. Too expensive by Fedex … Too tired… Continue reading Back off Grinch…. I got some Christmas to do!
My Christmas tree is planning a break out…
I turned over a new leaf this year – buried my Scrooge like attitudes and behaviour – went out and bought a real Christmas Tree. I thought all would be fine. But strange things are happening in my house. First of all this tree is thirsty – it drinks up to four litres of water… Continue reading My Christmas tree is planning a break out…
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