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By the Quay
Near the foot of a steep hill by the New Westminster Quay, this overpass serves as a link between the old and the new. New West, British Columbia’s original Royal City, has century-old houses mere blocks from the shiny new building…
Read MoreHouse of Beauty
Montreal, Quebec is among Canada’s older cities, and is home to Notre-Dame Basilica, which began as a chapel constructed between 1672 and 1683. Architectural influences range from baroque to gothic revival, and the church – which received basilica status in 1982 –…
Read MoreAfter the Game
Here in Lisbon, after a couple of eventful World Cup games, fans made their way home through the shadows and cobbles.
Read MorePlaying for Gold
At Mirador de San Nicolas, tourists gather day and night for views of Granada’s Alhambra. The views, with mountainous backdrop, are gorgeous by daylight and take on enchanted hues as the sun sets on another day. There is a high…
Read MoreNo Place Like Home
Granada, particularly in neighbourhoods such as the Albayzin area in which we stayed, is a city of narrow, cobbled hills and stone. There are advantages to visiting such quarters, including proximity to Mirador de San Nicolas and its views of the…
Read MoreDichotomy on the Plaza
Porto’s Avenue dos Aliados is a splendid site, and is literally on the doorstep of the InterContinental’s Palacio Das Cardosas, where we recently enjoyed stellar hospitality. Stepping outside the hotel one morning, my eyes were drawn to this gorgeous Jaguar….
Read MoreSunny, Sunny Days
… with just a few friendly clouds framing this sun worshipper’s profile.
Read MoreTemptations
Amid the winding stone streets of Palma, this father and son face tough choices as they gaze through the windows of La Pajarita Bomboneria (The Bow Tie). Along with the adjoining Charcuteria, home to hams, cheeses and condiments, the shop dates…
Read MoreGirl at the Gate
Here, at the Palace of Versailles, we have a young traveller taking a break from crowds and architecture. With throngs of people everywhere around on a hot, sunny afternoon, this young woman found a quiet corner by the golden gates.
Read MoreLouvre at Sunset
In Paris, admission to the Louvre is free of charge on Bastille Day. Here, once this sensory treat has closed for the day, and crowds have made their way home or to a cafe before regrouping for fireworks by the…
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