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Olsen: What you should know before you travel outside the country

After nearly two years of staying put in landlocked Alberta, I’m not going to lie – burying my toes in soft sand and listening to ocean waves gently lapping a beach was a dream come true. There’s just one thing I wish I would have done differently on my first beach day in Mexico. I should have put on more sunscreen. If, like me, you haven’t been outside the country since the pandemic began, there are a few things you can do to make sure your trip goes smoothly and applying sunscreen to your sun-deprived skin is just one of them.

November 20, 2021 Travel
Athens neighbourhoods as much a draw as ancient landmarks

Athens has been an irresistible draw for tourists in both ancient and modern times. With an extensive history stretching back more than 3,500 years, the city hosts a bevy of archaeological sites, historic landmarks and world-class museums to explore. It’s true that no trip to Athens is complete without a pilgrimage to the Acropolis, seeing the Parthenon up close or retracing the steps of Socrates through the ancient agora but as a vibrant modern city, Athens has more to offer travellers beyond these timeless attractions.

October 29, 2021 Travel
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Five boroughs in five days: Explore New York in a week

New York is all about the boroughs. And as a potential visitor, you want to take it all in.

September 11, 2021 Travel
What it's like to traverse the majestic, picturesque Rockies at Banff National Park

Banff and Jasper national parks and the Icefields route that joins them are simply take-your-breath-away spectacular

August 20, 2021 Travel
Travel notes

As cities pull out all the stops to attract travellers again, Toronto marketing is in top gear.

July 6, 2021 Travel

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Lift some spirits this Christmas

For the family member or friend who has everything, consider a nice bottle of wine or rare spirit. With so many brewers and distillers in Calgary, you needn’t look across the pond for a top-notch scotch or burgundy.

9 hours ago Food
ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen: Classic Christmas Cookies

Last week, we shared some non-traditional gifts from the kitchen; this week we’re returning to some tried-and-true favourites (not without a small twist, of course!)

1 day ago Recipes
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Kasey Wilson: Three perfect recipes for gift giving

Kasey Wilson suggests getting into the spirit of the season and enclosing the recipes with these goodies.

2 days ago Recipes
Six O’Clock Solution: Pasta dish the height of convenience

You should need no more than 30 minutes to prepare the recipes in Conveniently Delicious, author Devin Connell writes.

2 days ago Recipes
Karen Barnaby: Ginger cookies both a firmly festive and year-round treat

They’re a tasty confection that comes out in full force during the holiday season

3 days ago Food

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