As the most exotic and tropical location in the entire United States, Hawaii definitely earns its reputation for being an incredible vacation destination. The Aloha State conjures up many indelible images to people around the world: leis, lush greenery, imposingly high volcanoes, gorgeous beaches - some with black sand - and a wonderfully friendly culture. [...]

I was born and raised in the province of Quebec, in the majestic and scenic city of Lac-Saint-Jean. This is the historically French part of Canada settled by French explorers hundreds of years ago, and the locale for French named towns and highways and the speaking of the French language.

But when I want to see [...]

Every time I leave Quebec to take a trip, I am always worried that I have forgotten something. Sometimes I make a mental list of things to do and once in a while I jot down items on a slip of paper. I never seem to remember everything.  I sometimes wish I had a virtual [...]

When I set out for one of my overseas trips from Canada to Europe, I am always loaded down with my iPod, laptop, and CD player, along with personal electric accessories. It’s always nice to take the comforts of home with me.
Before I get on the plane though, I need to make sure that all [...]

Are you thinking about taking a trip through your home country or going overseas for a couple of months or a few weeks? You want to take your kids with you to let them see the world and get some knowledge, but you also want some private time by yourself or with your spouse or [...]

For centuries, the commercial laws around the globe have always had a warning-“Let the buyer beware!” In Latin, the phrase is “Caveat Emptor.” These words of caution are extremely apt when it comes to purchasing a timeshare unit.

I personally have never bought a timeshare because too many things have made me wary.
Constantly, offers are being [...]

For over five thousand years, man has searched and risked his life to find that soft, yellow metal known throughout the world as gold. The word “gold” is derived from an Indo-European connotation, meaning to gleam or shine, and it has always commanded global attention.

You can do many things with gold. Gold is malleable; it [...]

The question is how to feel like James Bond while traveling? Imagine traveling like James Bond, the best of everything, great hotels, wonderful food, crazy technology, beautiful cars, and a full goblet of luxury. At first glance I think of spending a fortune, but then another thought occurs to me, just keep it elegantly simple. [...]

Sitting at the top of the list of countries that consume the most paper is the United States, followed by Canada, Western Europe, Australia and China. These countries also entertain the largest populations of developed nations, and entertain a consumer culture that uses a lot of packaging. Packaging is manufactured by the pulp and paper [...]