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Rene Redzepi speaks from the heart in Toronto
[This article and video were first published on Vacay.ca on April 10, 2013.] The world knows Rene Redzepi can cook, but who knew he could write? On Monday afternoon, Redzepi stood in front of 500...
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Explaining Canada’s tourism strategy
Ottawa hosted this year’s Rendez-vous Canada industry conference. (Julia Pelish/Vacay.ca) [This column was first published in Vacay.ca on May 17, 2013, and later appeared on the Huffington Post.]...
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7 Reasons to Visit Calgary After the Floods
Calgarians are known for their community spirit, which has been on display since the disastrous flooding began in Alberta. (Vacay.ca file photo by Julia Pelish) [Article and poem first published in...
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Montreal Jazz Fest keeps going strong
Feist opened the 2013 Montreal Jazz Fest with a free show. (Adrian Brijbassi photo) [First published in Vacay.ca on June 30, 2013] MONTREAL, QUEBEC — In a city that very well may be the festival...
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Why a Calgary Winter Stampede would be the Coolest Show on Earth
A Calgary Winter Stampede may not have much of a rodeo presence, but it sure would be The Coolest Show on Earth. (Julia Pelish photo/Vacay.ca) [This opinion piece was first published on Vacay.ca and...
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Justin Hines shows his cool and class
[This article and video were first published on Vacay.ca as part of its Rock n’ Roll Road Trips video series, where musicians discuss their travels. This interview was particularly delightful because...
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White-water rafting turns out to be more fun than scary
The Cheakamus River in Squamish provides soft adventure thrills for beginners and families. (Canadian Outback Adventures photo) [Article first published in Vacay.ca on October 21, 2013] SQUAMISH,...
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How travellers can go in search of Nelson Mandela
A bust of a youthful Nelson Mandela adorns the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Capetown, three kilometres from Robben Island. On Thursday, Mandela passed away at age 95. (Julia...
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Winnipeg museum sure to draw tourists
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will open in September 2014 in downtown Winnipeg. (Adrian Brijbassi photo) [First published on Vacay.ca in December 2013.] I visited the Canadian Museum for Human...
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A night at Vikram Vij’s new restaurant, My Shanti
Vikram Vij is eager to welcome diners to his restaurant in the suburbs. (Herman Chor photo) [This article was originally published on Vacay.ca on June 8, 2014.] SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — It’s 7 pm on...
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