This year, 2017, Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday.
This feature will hopefully give you an idea of the richness and diversity of the country. Covering over 5000 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, its motto of 'ad mare usque ad mare' meaning 'from sea to sea' is very fitting. Actually it should be 'ad mare usque ad mare usque ad mare', as the country stretches from the United States border to the Arctic Ocean.
Canada's Parliament Buildings. The site of Canadian government overlooking the Ottawa River in Ottawa Ontario.
Being in Havana is like traveling back in time. You stroll through streets with beautiful architecture. Buildings are slowly derelicting but you can still feel and see the beauty of the past. Cars of the 50s are driving on the roads. And the atmosphere of this city simply expresses impermanence. Read more...
Head to Europe on a city break and a museum trip is likely, but why not take a detour from the big hitters and try one of these excellent alternatives instead? Read more...
Big name destinations like the Rocky Mountains and Niagara Falls get a lot of attention from visitors to Canada, but there are plenty of other less iconic spots in the country that deserve more love. Read more...
As a year round family friendly destination, there is a lot more to Daytona Beach than just the tidal waves, year round sun, and car friendly beaches. In fact, Daytona is famous for hosting motorsports for over 50 years and is not home to the Daytona International Speedway as well as the headquarters for NASCAR and the Grand American Road Racing Association. Read more...
History (and sometimes, unfortunately, current events) shows us just how easily national borders can change, but we still like to think that they are permanent fixtures. These photos of different national borders around the world show you how both friendly and hostile nations like to fence off their turf. Read more...
Mexico City is a must, at least, once in a lifetime. It is one of the most populated cities in the world. It is a very beautiful city, chaotic for some, colourful and diverse for others. The people are happy and friendly; the climate is perfect, not too cold, not to hot; it's a multicultural country with 63 indigenous languages; its cultural, natural and historical heritage is classified among the sites of UNESCO; and the food is delicious... Read more...
We have been strip searched in Sri Lanka, been caught in Japan with over the prescribed amount of liquid, been taken to a security room in Sydney, paid a 'bribe' fee in Indonesia, had an elephant take from us because its penis was too big, and been generally through any thing that anyone wants to throw at us. Read more...
Did you know the U.S. government recommends you send your passport application in a special envelope? Or that losing a lot of weight may trigger the need for a renewal? Would you be surprised to find out that some people's passports are longer than short novels? Here are nine impressive, surprising, and vital facts about U.S. passports. You never know when one might apply to you. Read more...
Marrakech, Morocco has topped the list of Top Destinations in the World in TripAdvisor's annual Travelers' Choice Awards.
The study took into account millions of TripAdvisor reviews from the past year to determine the top places to travel in 2015, according to spokesperson Julie Cassetina. Read more...
Canada encompasses scenic coastlines, sprawling prairies, imposing mountains, and untouched forests. The different landscapes and cultures found across this vast country's various provinces and territories are remarkably diverse. You may already know the the Great White North is home to some truly stunning scenery, but these 14 places will leave you awestruck. Read more...
Havana's effervescence is palpable. The city is reminiscent of an old picture postcard come to life - awash with faded grandeur and crumbling ice-cream coloured buildings. Bartenders mix up mojitos in time to the hip-swaying, hypnotic sounds of salsa and straw-hatted, cigar-puffing men driving vividly coloured vintage Cadillacs, Pontiacs and Buicks. Read more...
It was only supposed to be a couple of days; time enough to check out the temple you'd read about, pick up some bargains in the market, and mosey round the town before you head off to the next stip on your travels.
Here at jonistravelling.com, I am to bring you travel tips that you might not have seen anywhere else, travel tips you never know you needed but which might come in handy on the road. Who needs another tip on how to stop drinking coffee in order to save for your trip, wouldn't you rather sell your virginity on the internet instead? Keep reading for an overview of my favourite travel tips, and click any photos that arouse your interest. Read more... 27 Reasons To Drop Everything And Explore Turkey
1. First off, not only is Turkey overwhelmingly gorgeous, its cities and landscapes are also incredibly diverse.
I've always been a wine-discovery junkie, constantly on the hunt for new grapes, new vintages, new winemakers, and especially new places where vines many never have been planted before. Thanks to ambitious vintners, rising demand from drinkers, a shift to lighter wine styles, and yes, even climate change, the number of global hot spots for wine is ever expanding. If you're still rattling off the names of the old, long-famous regions, you're way behind the times. In these eight spots, good wine is on its way to becoming great wine, with a few stars leading the way. Read more... Quiz: What Cruise Destination Fits Your Travel Personality?
Looking to get away? How about something easy - something that doesn't take too much planning, but still allows you to see the world? It sounds too good to be true, we know. The best way to do it? A CRUISE! Once you know where you should go (after taking this quiz, of course), all you need to to do is decide when to book your trip. Read more... Five Things I Love About Singapore | The Tiny Taster
I absolutely love Singapore! It's a small city and I've been to all the tourist traps but I can't help but want to revisit again and again. I've written about my time at Chinatown here but this time I thought I'd pick a few things about the city I've really enjoyed. While there are many great things about Singapore, these are just a few of my favourites. Here's hoping I revisit again soon! Read more...
