Travel

By Ann Britton Campbell Meridian Writers' Group IN THE COLUMBIA MOUNTAINS, B.C.

Toronto: it's not as bad as you think

Micronesia: a Polynesian bar named for a "rascal of paradise"

Go on, scramble higher at Downton Creek

Luxurious Langara

East contrasts with west in the Jordan Desert

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park brings Canadian history alive

The Gili Islands: world class scuba diving and mellow vibe make this hideaway a treasure

The Prairies are typically a place we pass through on the way to our destination of choice; an incredibly flat stretch of road we're keen to put in our rearview mirrors in our rush to arrive.

In the morning after a heavy rain, Santiago, Chile, is sort of like the basement of paradise. Its ubiquitous smog has been washed down gutters, the acrid smell of diesel replaced by musty garden scents and flowers.