Archive for Category: "Canada"
The Best Train Trips in North America
May 11 is National Train Day so it’s time to take a closer look at your North American train options with both Amtrak and Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer. Whatever line you choose, one of the best reasons to take your time and opt for the train is the view. Here are eight of the most awe-inspiring U.S. [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Montreal—The City of Festivals
Montreal is known as the City of Festivals and one of the best ways to experience a festival is to roll up your sleeves and volunteer. This week, our voluntourism spotlight highlights the upcoming Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, which you can attend and help the city prepare for and promote. Tune into this weekend’s [...]
Top 10 Things to Do in Winter in Montreal
Every winter, Montreal tops our list for the best place to find winter value. This year was no exception, but there is more to draw travelers than hotel discounts. From Swedish baths to famous restaurants and the annual Montreal en Lumiere festival, Dena Roché shares her top 10 finds for weathering the cold in Montreal. [...]
Like a Local: Bay of Fundy & The Top 5 Natural Wonders of the Area
It might seem remarkable to stand on the ocean floor, but there is more to the Bay of Fundy. Turns out this New Brunswick attraction boasts some of the highest tides in the world. Every day 100 billion gallons of water go in and out of the area, which is enough to fill the Grand [...]
Like a Local: Saint John & Peter’s Top 5 Activities on the Bay of Fundy
Don’t confuse Saint John in New Brunswick, Canada, with St. John’s in Newfoundland. Saint John is the largest city in the province, the oldest incorporated city in Canada and the only city on the Bay of Fundy. The cruise industry originally put Saint John on the tourism map when they started docking here in 1989, [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Crystal Cruises and Romero House
Volunteering and cruising aren’t two activities that normally go together, but this week’s Voluntourism Spotlight shows how you can donate your time on a shore excursion. As a bonus, these opportunities are totally free. Check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism opportunities and tune into Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio on Saturday for more information. Crystal [...]
Slideshow: The Best Places for Boating
Summer’s here and if you’re anything like Peter, that means it’s time to get on the water. For Peter, any time that he can get out on the water he consideres the best time for boating. That said, The Best Places for Everything, available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound and your local bookstore, has comprehensive [...]
Travel Tip: Winter Wildlife Excursions
Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean nature tours are off the list. In fact, there are opportunities around the country to observe animals in their natural habitat, even when snow is falling. Every winter, for example, the Virginia Aquarium hosts two-hour wildlife excursions led by an expert guide, which allows passengers to view and [...]
