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…

Nature’s Blue Period

In late May and early June, you’ll find that Mother Nature is especially fond of wearing blue   By Carol…

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…

Captivated by Cacti

Easy to care for, these prickly beauties are ideal houseplants By Carol Hall Fairy castle cactus. Photos: iStock/Visit Roemvanitch. Experiencing…