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This week marks the bicentennial of Charles Dickens, who if not the English language’s greatest novelist was certainly the most prolific. Aside from the collective shudder of arts & letters graduates, why is that latter distinction worth recalling? Simply, Dickens’ influence on modern writing and storytelling remain as staggering as … Read More
We live in a time where it seems that everything has been explored and nothing new is to be found. Hike to the gates of Machu Picchu, that enigmatic city in the cloud forests of Peru, and place an order for a five-dollar Dasani. Enjoy secluded views of Fiji’s jaw-dropping … Read More
For decades, Cuba has enjoyed (mostly deservedly) a knee-jerk association with the very idea of the premium cigar. Fair enough: The country boasts the ideal climate and rich soil for growing tobacco — its biggest export by a wide margin — and indeed yields some of the world’s finest cigars. … Read More
During late January and into the month of February, Vancouver’s PuSh International Performing Arts Festival tasks creative Canadian and international artists to push (hence the name) boundaries, engage audiences and expand horizons. There are far too many shows to attend all, but here are a few suggestions that will have … Read More
Two weeks in Bora Bora might not be realistic for you this winter, but fun in the sun can be overrated. There are many world-class accommodation options within a two-hour drive of Calgary; any of them make celebrating the seasonal frost cooler than cruising on a catamaran. Here, five quick … Read More
