The Tempest
When my sister and I saw The Tempest last week at the Festival Theatre in Stratford, Ontario, life was imitating art. There was quite a storm going on outside! While we were having lunch, the power went out. Luckily, the theatre is on a different grid than the area of town of the restaurant. It […]…
Waiting for Godot
If Shakespeare isn’t your cup of tea, there are other options this year at the Stratford Festival in Stratford, Ontario. One of them is Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. I remember reading the play in high school many years ago but this is the first production I have seen. I especially wanted to see it […]…
The Hobbit
A couple of years ago my virtual book club decided to read a play and then go to see the play in Stratford, Ontario. A chance for us all to get together for an overnight trip since we all live in various cities. Last year we read/saw As You Like It. This year we read […]…
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions

A voyage with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions brings together the legacy of National Geographic, with its long commitment to sharing and protecting world wonders, and the unparalleled expertise of Lindblad Expeditions, with its 60 years of taking travellers to the planet’s remote and wild places. With over […]…
Travelsphere Highlights of New England
For my sisters 80th birthday I decided to treat her to an extra special trip away. We have both travelled extensively but one place we had never been was New England in the United States. The prospect of seeing the beautiful Fall trees convinced us this would be a great trip so we booked to […]…
Avon Theatre – A diverse experience
I have recently seen two plays at the Avon Theatre in Stratford, Ontario and they couldn’t have been more different from each other. The first was Dirty Rotten Scroundels, a lively musical romp through the French Riviera. Any who remember the 1988 movie with Michael Caine and Steve Martin will know what to expect. In […]…
Women Centered Theater
One of the plays this year at the Festival Theatre in Stratford, Ontario is Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility adapted by Kate Hamill, an actor and playwright. The costumes are stunning and the running commentary of the gossips keeps the action moving. If you know the novel, you know the story. It is a delight […]…
The Bicycle Cafe
A friend and I tried the afternoon tea at this café. Unlike most places, The Bicycle Café has a Dutch theme to their food and that includes the afternoon tea. As a result, the sweets were not sweet, which was a nice change. Booking for afternoon tea is on line and you have to secure […]…
Kuoni

At Kuoni, we don’t just sell holidays, we make them; we’re pioneers of effortless customisation. We’ve got you covered with family breaks, wellness retreats, wildlife tours and more throughout the Indian Ocean, Africa, Southeast Asia and beyond. https://youtu.be/n9AS6Z-CQgU For over 100 years, we’ve been recognised as […]…
Japanese Garden
The Japanses Garden in the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco is well worth spending an afternoon. The setting is so calming that you get refreshed by simply walking through the small paths and crossing the ponds….
The festive spirit and soul of New Orleans

Mardi Gras was in full glory when Jane Wilson visited this vibrant city….
Ramble Worldwide

Combining a love of exploration and adventure with the great outdoors, Ramble Worldwide, the original small group walking holiday specialists, have spent over 75 years discovering the world and crafting exceptional travel experiences with our highly experienced walk leaders. https://youtu.be/V0C2a1DG5uI Featuring over 300 journeys across six […]…