Hannibal's Quirky Fourth Of July Celebrations | Sharon Henry Barbeques, watermelon and fireworks aren't the only things our American friends will be celebrating their fourth of July holiday with today - some will be slopping around playing mud volleyball. It’s A Dirty Sport Yes the champions of the 37th Annual Mississippi Mud Volleyball Tournament
MEMORIAL DAY, USA | Darrin Henry Memorial Day in the USA is a public holiday held every year on the last Monday in May, created to remember those who gave their lives in the American Civil War (1861-1865) but in the years since has been widened to include all subsequent conflicts.
VIETNAM EDUCATION MEMORIAL | Sharon Henry The Temple of Literature in Hanoi aka Quoc Tu Giam is an excellent place to visit for respite when the bustle of the Vietnam capital becomes overwhelming. It’s one of the cool things to do in Hanoi – literally.
School With A Difference | Sharon Henry Climbing a 43m mast on sailing ship 'Gulden Leeuw' crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a gale blowing 40 knots is what 18 year old Marcus, from Montreal, Canada, recalls as a memorable experience. It was “the scariest moment” said the student.
Graffiti in Toronto is big. The city’s vibrant street art gallery places it amongst the world’s best, making it a totally cool, fun and edgy place to visit. Opinion about graffiti, or street art, is split down the middle; one person's art is another's vandalism.
Top Of The Beanstalk | Sharon Henry Just like a magic, giant beanstalk would, the Toronto CN Tower demands your attention. Its gangly, rocketing height is hard to ignore, plus the tower pretty much photo bombs every picture you'll take in the city.
PADDLE, PEDDLE AND SAIL POWER | Darrin Henry Have you ever counted how many different modes of transportation you’ve used in a year? Try it, you may be surprised, especially if you live in ‘the big world’ as we islanders like to say. Looking
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OUTDOORS WITH THE CAMERA | Darrin Henry Recognising good photography light for landscapes is sometimes confusing for beginners. I mean, midday or early afternoon with clear blue skies and brilliant sunshine is when scenery looks fantastic, doesn’t it? It's easy to think this might
A Quick Stop In The Bluegrass State | Sharon Henry The sight of cute gangly foals grazing on a haystack compels an impromptu stop along Kentucky Route 80 to jump out the car and take a photo. It's too adorable a shot of rural America to pass by
