Author Archives: TravelKorner

October 17

Haunted Canada

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Halloween’s youthful ghouls will soon ring doorbells and sing a short refrain of ‘Trick or Treat.’ Costumed kids began knocking on doors in North America around the 1940’s for tasty treats, yet the origin is rooted in the British middle ages. ‘Soul Cakes’ were traditionally set out as offerings to ancestors on ‘All Hallows Eve’ […]

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September 18

Big Red Follows Little Blue

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Air Canada adds $25 checked bag fee for economy travel an announcement similar announcement by WestJet. The cost of flying on the cheap is costing more for travellers seated in economy who purchased a tango-class ticket. Currently the fee is only on flights within Canada and to and from the U.S., Caribbean and Mexico. Don’t […]

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September 08

What is your best accommodation?

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We are asking for your top five recommendations to help us develop a list of the best accommodations around the world for real travellers. Visit our survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/W88C977 and share your insight! We will collect all of the data and provide an update of the results at the end of September 2014. Spread the news about […]

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August 30

Musical Winnipeg, Where Canada’s Heart Beats

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Centre stage in Canada is the province of Manitoba, western by default but don’t expect the streets of it’s capital Winnipeg filled with pick-up trucks and cowboy hats. This city can boast a musical swagger that has rocked the world. From underground acts to the biggest names in the world, Winnipeg’s burgeoning music scene has fostered […]

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July 30

Explore Calgary in 48 Hours

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By Rod Raycroft “If you called yourself a cowboy, you’d better be one.” That’s what Calgary-bred wrestler Bret “The Hitman” Hart said when he refused to adopt a cowboy persona with the World Wrestling Federation. Simply being born in the Alberta metropolis doesn’t influence your ability to bust broncos at the rodeo. Nonetheless, the prairie […]

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April 25

2014 WTTC Award Winners

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We have highlighted here five of the six winners from the 18 finalists of 2014 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards from the six categories. In our previous coverage the winner of the Environment award is Jetwing Vil Uyana. This year’s finalists range from local destinations to global hotel groups, international airlines, luxury tour operators and small eco-lodges. Award applications were received […]

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April 10

Jetwing Vil Uyana – WTTC Environment Award Nominee

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Situated on three hectares of land, near Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage site of Sigiriya, is Jetwing Vil Uyana. The resort surroundings are dominated by wetland’s flora and fauna, including half a hectare paddy for growing and harvesting organic  foods using traditional methods.  Two hectares were re-forested using species native to the dry zone after the land had been totally […]

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April 09

Bonito, Brazil – WTTC Destination Award Nominee

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The word Bonito is an adjective common to both Spanish and Portuguese, meaning beautiful, it also the name which describes perfectly a small city and pristine tourism region in Brazil. The key of keeping its natural beautiful started in 1995 by the region’s Tourism Council, which realized managing the visitation would ultimately protect the environment from the impacts of mass tourism. Thanks to that foresight […]

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April 08

Basecamp Explorer Kenya – WTTC Community Award Nominee

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People often talk about a life-changing moments, Norwegian Svein Wilhelmsen experienced one with a Maasai elder. Chief Ole Taek, shared his concerns about threats to his people with Wilhelmsen, who was then motivated to founded in 1998 a company with a mission to care for these indigenous people. One that would leave a positive footprint in the places they operate and […]

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April 07

World’s leading sustainable tourism initiatives

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There are 18 finalists for its 2014 Tourism for the Tomorrow Awards given out by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), one of the highest accolades in recognising sustainable tourism best practices in the global Travel & Tourism industry. Applications were received this year from 56 countries, representing all continents. Finalists in six categories were […]

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April 02

That’s Poker!

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That’s Poker!. Click on the link to enjoy our new site as we share information on that truly North American game that has swept the world, Poker! You can also share experiences and insights on the game, clubs and location.

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March 08

More than a Beach

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Covering 756,000 square miles, Mexico offers everything to make a trip an adventure rather than a mindless beach holiday. Brave a climb up to the snow that covers one of the highest peaks on the continent or throw youseld into exploring a deep chasm filled with birds, ride incredible rapids or try something on the easy side such as […]

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March 07

In Slovenia, Bled is Love!

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Slovenia has only one island but its uniqueness makes it more attractive than many an archipelago. Sheltered by picturesque mountains, the island reigns in the middle of an Alpine lake. Its charm has made it a symbol for centuries of a town to which guests from all over the world love to return. This town, […]

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February 21

News for Wired Travellers

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Today more travellers are using their smartphones to do more that stay intouch,  find the latest events, scour the web for deals and more. Here are a few of the latest innovations that are or will be used for wired travel experiences. Smarter Bike Lock may spark New Rental Businesses Lock8,  developed a smart bike […]

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December 24

Christkindlesmarkts in Germany

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The Weihnachtmarkt in Heidelberg was like walking through a movie set with stalls of crafts, and candies, as well as wursts of many kinds to feed the thousands that attend. The enticing smell of glühwein, more aptly fortified with rum or schnapps, is accompanied with gingerbread to assist patrons soak the alcohol fort hat second […]

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December 08

5 Considerations Before Visiting Foreign Countries

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by Rod Raycroft As more destinations open their doors to explorers, many are wrapped up in the midst of their own beliefs, that our hosts were prepared to welcome us. We find the waiter or hotel front desk challenging in understanding our order or of an online booking. Before going on that foreign holiday, leave […]

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