In Women’s Travel, there was Amelia Earhart, then there was Evelyn Hannon
Today I am so pleased to speak with one of my idols in the travel world, Evelyn Hannon. The title of this article may sound a bit over the top, but it’s the least I can do to shout from the rooftops about how much I love, care, and respect Evelyn, who has been promoting women’s travel so a very long time.
Evelyn’s interview answers made me stop for pause, and I certainly hope both our male and female readers will appreciate their poignancy. Without further ado….
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Hiking the Great Wall from Beijing – Jinshanling to Simatai
It has been said that if you haven’t been to Walk the Great Wall of China, then you have not truly been to China. Hiking the Great Wall should be on the “to-do” list of every traveler. It’s a truly rewarding experience that does not disappoint.
One of the best places to explore the Great Wall is from Beijing, as there are many sections of the wall one can easily get to in a day-trip from the city. The most popular section of the wall to visit is Badaling. It was the first section of the wall opened to tourists and is located only 70km from Beijing. However, the section has been heavily restored, and has been reported as being very commercialized and crowded. Regardless of the crowds and commercialization, it’s still the Great Wall.
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Good Morning: Breakfast Around the World
Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day – I often have it for lunch or dinner. At least when I’m home, that is – it’s hard to order a round of pancakes (or is it flapjacks?) in a foreign port after noon. But when I travel, this is one meal I don’t miss. Sometimes, I’ll have the free hotel breakfast, then I’ll squeeze in second round of local foodie goodness before the menus switch. Naughty? Yes. Delicious? Oh yeah. Join me in a tour of my favourites, breakfast around the world.
English Breakfast
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Famous Trains: The World’s Named Passenger Trains
As we’ve discussed before, train travel is my favourite mode of transport. But I’ve been fascinated by something called “named passenger trains” – or the famous trains, as it were, since most of the famous trains have names. But which came first, the fame or the name?
The reality is they go hand in hand. Lots of trains have been ‘named’ over the years, and even some of the more famous trains have went through several names. And trains without names often get named anyway – travel magazines like this one have to have something to call them, right?
So, if you’re thinking that a train getaway might be something you’re interested in, here are some recommendations for the world’s best named passenger trains and famous trains. I’ve been on many, but not all – but I know for a fact you won’t have a bad experience on any of these classic rides.
The Ocean
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Nova Scotia Sightseeing
I is one of my personal goals to visit every Canadian provinces, as it is such a wonderful country. So after a belly full of Quebec food, I boarded my berth on VIA Rail’s The Ocean (more on that another day), and relaxed in for an overnight rail journey to Nova Scotia, a peninsula that juts out off Canada’s east coast, dipping down into the Atlantic Ocean. With several friends in the area and having heard nothing but good things, I was looking forward to visiting, and I wasn’t disappointed.
Nova Scotia is very rural – and that’s part of the charm, so many stretches of land nearly untouched. I encourage you to spend some time off the beaten path – which isn’t hard in Nova Scotia, just head towards the coast. However, I’d like to point out a few Nova Scotia sightseeing highlights that you’ll find along your way.
Halifax
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Try Something Different Next Time You Travel
In the quest for finding the ultimate travel experience, sometimes we are apt to follow the leader a bit. While here at Sharing Travel Experiences we try to offer a well-rounded picture of your options and alternatives, we can’t cover everything. Nor have we been everywhere (despite the impression). That’s why I love the advice of today’s special travel interview guest, Dan Haneveer. As Dan says, his travel isn’t extensive, but it’s passionate. Isn’t that what counts?
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Dusseldorf Sightseeing
We continue our tour of Germany’s most popular sites with a stop in Dusseldorf. One of the largest cities on the Rhine, it is considered a fashion capital, though most tourists skip it in favour of some Cologne Sightseeing in the city’s more popular neighbour. However, if you have the time, I do suggest you spend some time exploring my recommendations for the best of Dusseldorf sightseeing. I was lucky in that my visit was guided by a local and a friend, so I do feel my tips are something special!
Shop
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The Best Ottawa Day Trips
Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, can fill several days with shopping and sightseeing. Once you’ve explored the historic downtown – both the museums as well as the parliamentary district – be sure to explore some of the city’s wonderful neighbourhoods. But then get out of town: some of Ottawa’s best travel experiences can be had just a few miles away in either Ontario or Quebec. Here are a few recommendations for the best Ottawa day trips.
Hiking the Gatineau Hills (Quebec)
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Photo Essay: Biggest Islands in the World
I always wondered what the difference was between an island and a continent; for example, why is Greenland the biggest island in the world instead of Australia, which is a continent? Isn’t that an island too?
Regardless of my frustrations, many of the biggest islands in the world are surprising. I would have suspected that many of them were countries in their own right, but that’s not the case. Do you know the top ten? Get your geography on with these stunning photos from the ten biggest islands in the world.
Greenland
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Places to go when You’re Bored
Are you bored? I don’t mean bored as in “without things to do.” Because let’s face it, there is always something to do, even if that is an hour of television or half an hour flipping through other people’s photos on our Flickr Group. But are you bored in the sense that the everyday is feeling a bit mundane, typical, and just… well, not enough? Then consider some of these awesome countries for your next vacation, holiday, break, or sabbatical. They are the perfect places to go when your bored!
New Zealand
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