If you can’t beat winter, why not embrace it? That’s the philosophy behind the Québec Winter Carnival, celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2014. Host Paule Bergeron with Québec City Tourism explains: “Winter is something we are born with. We forget that we are taking some of you out of your comfort zone, but we hope you leave here […]
Ice Palace
J is for Jungfraujoch
Photo courtesy of edwin.11 – flickr Though more of a summer beach kind of wandergal, I’m intrigued by one of Switzerland’s most popular sights. Billed as the “Top of Europe,” the country’s Jungfraujoch lays claim to the region’s highest railway station at 3,471 meters (11,388 feet). Whether attracted by the journey or the destination, visitors cite the […]
Shot on Location: 7 Movie Destinations for Valentine’s Day
Travelers at heart can visit any one of several romantic destinations on Valentine’s Day in the click of an eye through the magic of movies. Cuddle up with or without your sweetie and pass the popcorn and kleenex . . . An Affair to Remember An ocean liner headed for New York City sets the […]