When you think of Dutch food, do you picture a raw herring or a big wedge of Gouda cheese? You should absolutely try these classics on your visit to Amsterdam, but don’t miss the chance to dive deeper into the city’s food culture with these can’t-miss local dining experiences…
Read the rest on the Odyssea website, part of the syndication network for Ensemble Travel.
You've seen it in the news. Tourists outnumbering locals in Venice. Anti-tourist protests and graffiti in Barcelona. As overtourism becomes an increasing concern for governments, travellers and residents of high-tourism areas, the travel industry must be part of the solution…
Read the rest in the latest issue of Key Notes on Travel or on the Canadian Traveller web site.
It's early Sunday morning in Germany's largest port city. At the weekly fish market, early risers stroll among produce stalls while fishmongers call out bargain prices in singsong tones. But inside the historic fish auction hall, it's still Saturday night. The beer is flowing and a live band plays, soothing the clubbers who have wandered down from the gritty Reeperbahn, the nightclub strip where the Beatles played their first shows.
This is Hamburg, the "Gateway to the World,†where the maritime independent spirit has created a culture all its own…
Read the rest in the latest issue of Inside Rotterdam
At the Gorilla Conservation Cafe in Entebbe, Uganda, I order a latte while I wait for Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. It’s not just any coffee in my cup, and as the name of the locale implies, this is not just any coffee shop. Bothe the cafe and the coffee are part of Kalema-Zikusoka’s collection of social enterprises that support her non-profit organization, Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH)…
Read the rest in Unearth Women
It's easy to see why Winston Churchill called Uganda the "Pearl of Africa.†Straddling the equator, this stunning country's diverse landscapes and incredible wildlife experiences will take your breath away. Here are just a few of the unforgettable outdoor activities to explore in this East African gem.
Uganda is one of only two countries in the world where you can trek to see the endangered mountain gorilla in the wild. At Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a guide hacks his way through the trees with a machete, guiding you to your assigned gorilla family…
Read the rest on the Odyssea website, part of the syndication network for Ensemble Travel.
When we think of exotic escapes, we tend to think of fragrant spices and tropical air. But the truth is, you can find something exotic in every corner of the world, no matter the temperature. Here are 10 exotic experiences you may have never considered.
B.C.’s Fraser River is home to more than 40,000 sturgeon – the largest freshwater fish in North America, with a history dating back 200 million years…
Read the rest on the Odyssea website, part of the syndication network for Ensemble Travel.
That wacky video with the cows in the airport. That holiday video about the animated cat. That swift video journey through a company's storied history.
They're all company culture videos.
Now, more than ever, people care about the values behind the brands they interact with, buy from, and work for. That's where video comes in…
Read the rest on the Vidyard blog
Made famous by Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Petra has a well-earned reputation as Jordan’s top tourist attraction. The Nabatean city carved into red rock is a must for any Jordan trip, but it shouldn’t be the only stop on your itinerary. Here are just some of the other amazing experiences this country has to offer…
Read the rest on the Kemp Travel website, part of the syndication network for Ensemble Travel.
You may think of Parksville as a family destination—and with good reason. With the warmest swimming beach in Canada, mega-sized mini-golf and plenty of kids camps and activities, it's a holiday favourite for Lower Mainland families.
But there's also plenty for grown-ups to do in this easy-to-reach stretch of Vancouver Island's east coast…
Read the rest at BCLiving
Hamburg, Germany, welcomed more than 500,000 visitors to its Cruise Days festival last weekend, including 250,000 spectators at the Grand Hamburg Cruise Days Parade along the Elbe River on Saturday night.
Held every two years, Hamburg Cruise Days is the largest public cruise festival in the world. This year's event saw 12 cruise ships call in Hamburg's three passenger ports over the weekend, including the Costa Mediterranea, the MSC Preziosa, and the MS Europa and Europa 2. The Europa and the Preziosa were among the five parade ships that sailed downriver Saturday accompanied by lasers, music, and fireworks, along with 20 escort boats.
Read the rest at Canadian Traveller