Around the world, individuals dream about visiting France – the land of gastronomy, artistic masterpieces, unparalleled fashion, award-winning vineyards, historical sights, and iconic landmarks. And the first stop in most people’s minds is none other than the magnificent capital city of Paris!

Palm Springs in California is a simple three-hour, non-stop flight from Vancouver.

After 25 years, Montréal was whispering for me to come back and visit. I couldn’t resist the call, so I boarded a plane and headed east to one of the most electrifying, cultured cities in the world. 

Picture Greece and no doubt you’ll conjure up images of romantic whitewashed villages and azure bays.

“What if you get kidnapped?” “That’s a dangerous place.” “Are you sure you want to go there?”

I had forgotten how stunningly beautiful Madrid was, but coming back after two decades, I quickly remembered.