Nature’s Blue Period
In late May and early June, you’ll find that Mother Nature is especially fond of wearing blue By Carol…
Travel & Leisure
Only Half of Canadians Get a Shot Before Overseas Travel
Most of us know that travelling overseas can put us at risk but never bother to protect ourselves Photo: iStock/Choreograph. Nobody wants to see his or her vacation ruined by travellers’ diarrhea—or something worse. Despite that, a recent poll…
Canadians Are Stressing Over Summer Spending
How to manage a vacation on a budget is a concern for a lot of us By Jennifer Hughes…
Welsh Cakes, Castles, and Poets
Discover the richness of Cardiff and Swansea By Lola Augustine Brown Above: The Wales Millennium Centre for the Performing Arts, Cardiff; photo: Lola Augustine…
Gardening in the Fourth Dimension
When planning a garden, work with time—and time will be your helper By Carol Hall Photos: Carol Hall. Perhaps the…
How to Travel Solo Without Going Broke
The days of solo travellers getting a raw deal are over, as more travel companies and tour operators see the…
Planning the Ideal Second Honeymoon
Anything that’s good for your relationship is good for you By Katrina Caruso One of the secrets to…
Captivated by Cacti
Easy to care for, these prickly beauties are ideal houseplants By Carol Hall Fairy castle cactus. Photos: iStock/Visit Roemvanitch. Experiencing…
People Over 60 Are Using Airbnb More Than Ever
Older travellers and hosts are the fastest-growing age group using the online service By Katrina Caruso Airbnb, the…
How to Choose Your Next Cellphone
Here’s what to look for when contemplating a smartphone purchase By Matt Smith With a new year comes a new…
