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ESCAPE COMPLETELY: Cruising Australia and New Zealand
December cruising Down Under in the southern hemisphere below many of the other countries on the globe is a complete escape from the chill of Winnipeg winter and a learning experience to discover and
Read More »The Wonders of Syria
We visited the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world as pilgrims and tourists – the oldest because Damascus, the capital of Syria and its largest city with about 4.5 million people was established
Read More »Venice, the “floating city”
Venice, a beautiful Italian city “floating” on the sea, is one of the most interesting and lovely places on the planet. For quite a long time its romantic charms remain and has reigned as
Read More »VENICE – the “city of canals”
The “floating city” of Venice has been known also as the “city of canals” or the “city of water” making it one of the most unique and interesting places in the world. Connected to
Read More »R O M E – the “City of Seven Hills”
From the Vatican we crossed the Tiber River to ancient Rome to see the Roman Forum and the Marcus Maximus. The Roman Forum used to be the centre of the city’s public life in
Read More »Italy Bellisimo
The enduring appeal of Italy attracts millions of tourists and pilgrims from all over the world anytime of the year. From the capital city of Rome you can travel by bus, train, rent-a-car, or
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