In surfing, the best spot is often the new find. With that in mind, we’ve curated a list of secret surf spots around the world. They will get you out of the Florida-Hawaii-California routine and still give you all the waves, scenery and atmosphere you need to ride the waters.
Skiing in Norway? Probably not your first choice or for most people. How can it compete with the glitz, glamour and après skis of the Alps? It doesn't have the verticals or expansive terrain of Canada, so it can’t claim that. The only thing it can do is be different. Instead focus on making sure …
My Virgin InvitationI receive an e-mail invite to attend a reception for Virgin Airlines in Toronto at the Thompson Hotel. A few days later, someone in sales calls and wants to know if I will be attending. “Will Richard Branson be attending?” I asked. “As a matter of fact, he will be” was the response. …
A local friend says "it's time to explore the dark side of Amsterdam". "What? The dark side"? What can that mean in Amsterdam? Trouble can't be hard to find past midnight (as in any large city) but with "red lights" and "coffee shops" already in the open, what is "the dark side"? Where is "the dark side"?
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