Steeped in Franconian History – Three Days, Three World Heritage Sites

 Having been totally charmed by a magical journey through Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt - I want more of Germany!  So, what could be better than to embark on an historical hat-trick! There are officially forty-four World Heritage Sites in Germany - I will be visiting three of them. Three days. Three

Explore the Canadian Landscape in 2017

 If you’re stuck brainstorming where you should go for your next road trip, look no further. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, admission to all National Parks, National Historic Sites and National Marine Conservation Areas is free for all Canadians for the entire year. All you have to do is

Caveman Luxury at Kayakapi Premium Caves

 All photos by Isabel Payne. On June 1, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to spend a few nights in a cave. Located in the touristy Cappadocia region of Turkey, Kayakapi Premium Caves offers a hotel experience like no other. Named after the historical neighbourhood in which it

Ireland Welcomes You Home

 Your Irish Heritage Is Waiting To Be Discovered. It seemed fitting to take my daughter on a trip to Ireland to explore the land of her paternal ancestors. Thanks to the mild oceanic climate, the south and south west of Ireland are a beautiful lush green carpet peppered with towns,

Awakening the giant: The return of Poland

 In this issue of Ottawa Life, we begin the first of a two-part series on Poland. That is to say the new Poland – a country with a most intricate history of war and ideological conflict, but also one of sophisticated art and culture. Polish influence extends to Canada and