Author Archives: On Top Of The World

USA: Buffalo, New York – The Other Buffalo

The City of Buffalo borders Lake Erie. We explore the revitalized waterfront, buildings in the downtown core, and the gracious homes of nearby east … Continue reading

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Taiwan: The Marble Gorge – Taroko National Park

We flew from Taipei in Taiwan to Hualien our entrée to Taroko National Park and its marble gorge considered one of the seven wonders … Continue reading

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Caribbean: Turks & Caicos – The Underwater World

The novice diver can stay in an all-inclusive resort, learn the basics of scuba diving, and safely experience a shallow dive in the underwater … Continue reading

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Taiwan: Taipei’s Treasures – The National Palace Museum

The National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan, is home to the world’s largest collection of Chinese art. The collection dates back over 1,000 years … Continue reading

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South Africa: The Taste of Travel

Beef may be a mainstay in the South African diet, but on our travels we enjoy a diverse culinary experience including scallops, shrimp, Cape … Continue reading

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Responsible Traveller: Malaria – A Healthy Decision

If mosquitoes love to make a meal of you, don’t risk your health when you travel to tropical and sub-tropical regions. The Responsible Traveller … Continue reading

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The Middle East – A Taste of Travel

Cookbook author, Habeeb Saloum, and restauranteur Said Mukhayesh introduce us to the traditional colourful, fragrant, healthy, spicy, and mouth-watering dishes that can be found … Continue reading

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USA: Detroit – Henry Ford Museum

Detroit in Michigan is aptly named ‘Motor City’ for its historical connections with the automotive industry. Here’s another historical connection with which you might … Continue reading

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Hong Kong: Gateway to China

Hong Kong may be the gateway to China but on our travels we found it much more than a simple stop-over destination. We take … Continue reading

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Denmark: The Fairytale Kingdom

Did the Vikings discover the route to China? Findings in the graves of a Viking burial site discovered near Lindholm Høje near Aalborg in … Continue reading

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