It is pitch black. I open my eyes, but wonder if they’re actually open. That’s how dark it is. The noise of the night is even still active. The crickets and frogs are the quietest noises compared to the roars of the lions, the giggles of the hyenas, and the squawks of the Francolin bird that has gone on all night. Read More >
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It is August 2024. Since the return of travel in early 2022 following the Covid-19 pandemic, airlines have faced staff shortages, strike action (actual and threatened), tightening regulations, and higher operating costs. These conditions, in addition to the challenges of regular operations, can seriously affect an airline’s level of service. …
We want to paint a picture for you. Imagine you’re at a gathering with friends and acquaintances. It’s a fairly large group, let’s say around 15-20 people. Just as you begin to get hungry, someone brings out a large, layered cake. It’s smothered in rich, chocolate buttercream frosting – …
Way back in 2017 I wrote a blog in recognition of Canada Day; 50 Great Things Canada Contributed to the World. Since I wrote that blog I’ve been studying about the Indigenous peoples who have lived on this land we now call Canada for millennia – the First Nations and …
Saint Patrick’s Day brings Ireland and all things Irish to a lot of people’s minds. And, those of us lucky enough to be Irish or are of Irish descent, particularly so! My ancestors on both sides of my family emigrated to Canada from Ireland back in the mid to late …
There are so many things that we miss when it comes to travel, such as exploring new places, trying new things and meeting new people. What I miss the most, are those extremely peaceful moments where you can just take it all in. Whether you are enjoying a beautiful hike, …
The Sound of the Rails
June 06, 2017 | Margot Kalinowsky
Winter is coming… well, not really, but my train is coming to Dublin station. It’s 7:20 in the morning and I am on a Railtours Ireland train for a 2 day, 1-night trip to Belfast, complete with a Game of Thrones and Giants Causeway tour.
The Dancing Sky at Blachford Lake Lodge – NWT
June 02, 2017 | Margot Kalinowsky
Some believe that the Northern Lights represent one’s ancestors looking down at them, keeping watch. Having seen them at Blachford Lake Lodge, I believe that now too. Nothing beats seeing these dancing ribbons of light in the sky.
Diary of the Lost Luggage
May 26, 2017 | Margot Kalinowsky
Always pack an extra pair of underwear, socks, shirt and pyjamas in your carry on!
I have been lucky enough to have travelled extensively around the world and on all of those trips, I can count the number of times I have had my luggage lost on the fingers of one hand. Every time my luggage was lost, it was quickly found and delivered the next day, at the latest. However, that all changed on my recent trip to Ireland.
San Bushmen of the Kalahari
October 13, 2016 | Margot Kalinowsky
What can one learn from walking in another’s shoes (or in this case, bare feet)? More than I could have ever imagined!!! When in the Deception Valley area of Botswana with my husband and our two teenage sons, we were fortunate enough to spend the day trekking through the Kalahari Desert with a fascinating father and son team from the local indigenous San Tribe.
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Five Things to Think About When Planning a Holiday
January 15, 2016 | Margot Kalinowsky
Planning a holiday for yourself or your family may be exciting, but it can be complicated and, dare we say, stressful. Here at Great Canadian Travel Company we have seen it all – and we know exactly how to put your mind at ease. Here are a few examples of how you can start the planning for your next adventure. Read More >