Category: The Toronto Star

Abu Dhabi: Where tourists flock to falcons and camels

by Owen Roberts | Mar 14, 2019 | The Toronto Star

Abu Dhabi may be renowned for its constant sunshine and pristine beaches, but what tourists really...

St. Kitts, Kittitian Hill: visiting a farm with breezy charm

by Owen Roberts | Feb 26, 2019 | The Toronto Star

On a memorable Valentine’s Day recently, I whisked my wife away to a working farm unlike any other...

Montana cattle drive welcomes city slickers

by Owen Roberts | Jun 30, 2016 | The Toronto Star

If you remember the ‘City Slickers’ movies with Billy Crystal, you’ll know why I felt...

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