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I have considered Martinique & Guadeloupe. Even Saint Martin / Sint Maarten. But I really try to steer away from the south. I’ve been East (Budapest) & West (Japan) quite far away, but never under NYC (unless Napoli or Malta is on a lower parallel !)…….. My parents and brother have visited...

Excellent adds. My partner often suggests Havana as she is looking to enjoy the sun, while trying to get me some interesting cultural / historical finds in between. I agree wholeheartedly with your tips on ‘being a tourist’. I love “as the Romans do”. Before going to Japan, I tried to...

Thanks for suggesting. I had never heard of Big Bend and now I’m down the rabbit hole !

My partner has visited some of the Southeast Asia countries you mention. And she loved it. Wants to return. My recent visit to Japan has made me emboldened to explore more of Asia. And I hope to accomplish that in coming years. The distance - even to Japan - I think is prohibitive for the...

Petra is on my list as well ! What a masterpiece. Some of the places you mention - Petra & Chinese tombs - are of particular interest. But I think, like our friend who suggests we the Galapagos, Jordan is a tough get when you consider the to and from Halifax. I have ways of getting there...

It’s on the list ! A lot of people from my area go to resorts in Cuba. We have several direct flights and the weather is great. I’ve never “been South” so I have no reference. But if I choose Cuba, instead of doing the pool that leads to a floating bar, I’d want to explore Havana. Maybe...

Heehee. I like your passion. Being in 2024, I am not sure of the ins and outs of using ‘ghetto’ in vernacular. But I will admit to respecting your fervor. I had a student who visited Panama during this very type of spring break several years ago and they seemed to have had a great time...

It’s true that we don’t give it away for free. But - your choice of location will dictate the $$$. Let’s keep it real, Canada is huge. Were like 5 different countries all smooshed into one behemoth. So you can hardly visit Canada and be all “I’ve seen it” if you go to Toronto (which I...

This also makes sense. In a strange way : GETTING there & back - while time consuming - isn’t that tough. There are actually many ways to get there without breaking the bank. I have considered it and it’s not out of the question. The time issue + the money issue are to be considered : it’s a...

That would indeed to quite the long haul ! Haha. While I’m sure we’d love it, I guess this location answers the question “how far is too far from the Eastern tip of Nova Scotia ?” !!

I have - I guess - two weekends and a week in between. I always go to Europe for 6-7-8 days……. In NS, we are only 6hrs away from the UK. So it’s easier to get to Edinburgh (this summer’s family vacation) than to get to Vancouver (which, while is “our country” feels like a much different...

Definitely on my list ! In fact, it always is and we have been choosing elsewhere for a variety of reasons. I think Lisboa and the Algarve are a good call. I’ll look into my avenues to get there.

I love Europe. And that has been a continent I’ve travelled extensively during the last decade. My family lives in NS, Canada. There is no way I’d be able to convince them to go from snow to snow ! Hahaha. We absolutely hate winter now.

We have a direct flight to Iceland during the summer season. For that reason alone; I can’t see choosing March and galavanting all over central Canada when I can take a 4h flight from Halifax ! I do like the way you think, though, as Iceland is on my list for the next few years.

I considered it ! I wonder where would be best. I’m not a nature guy, but the fam is…. Costa Rica ? Is Columbia safe ?