Last year, while in Sri Lanka, I found myself on a path to Sigarya Rock, a 200 metre outcrop which is climbed regularly by tourists. A series of metal steps were bolted to the side of the rock, however, once you are underway you quickly realize

Tipping: here's a tip

Oct 2nd, 2017 5m 37s

I should start out by explaining where the concept of tipping comes from. In days of old, when knights were bold… you would walk into an Inn and the serving wench would tell you what the specials were. Once you decided on your choice you would

Bobbie Drew: representing the people

Sep 25th, 2017 5m 57s

The responsibility that accompanies being a member of government is immense, in that you are tasked with the challenge of representing constituents in many different decisions, conflicts and challenges. I often wonder why anyone undertakes the

Eat, Drink and be Merry

Sep 18th, 2017 4m 39s

One thing I have lately become much more aware of, is reading labels on products. Some of the stuff in foods is unbelievable. Know how much salt you need and how much is in the foods you eat. Too much salt is a major contributor to heart relate

All Pigs are not Alike

Sep 11th, 2017 4m 47s

I found it interesting that they took me to their yard to see a small cage with dozens of guinea pig pets. They kept motioning to one and I nodded. An hour later I was dining, enjoying a very expensive Bolivian delicacy: guinea pig.

Boston, so much history in one place

Sep 4th, 2017 5m 12s

Boston is filled with history, as it was, after all, the origin of the American Revolution. The old State Capital is where the likes of John Adams, John Hancock and Samuel Adams, met to discuss plans for a potential break-away from Britain.

Leslie Ann Bradley, Making Beautiful Music

Aug 28th, 2017 6m 11s

Not many people are born with the gift of talent, and even fewer have the desire to hone that talent into a beautiful craft. Such is the case in Leslie Ann Bradley, one of the finest symphonic and operatic singers in today’s world. Believe it o

It Costs and Arm and a Leg... Really?

Aug 21st, 2017 4m 6s

I have often walked into a store or found myself in a retail environment and heard people say, ‘It costs an arm and a leg”. A rather strange saying, which seems to have nothing to do with the fees associated with a product.

Ayers Rock: climb every mountain

Aug 14th, 2017 6m 13s

The giant, red monolith is certainly one of Australia’s most recognizable landmarks. It rises 350 metres with two thirds of its bulk still buried beneath the ground. The rock is located in the centre of the country and is surrounded by desert,

Latvia: Northern Europe's hidden gem

Aug 6th, 2017 6m 7s

My very first stop was Rundale Palace. This unbelievably beautiful castle dates back to 1736, however, during the Russian occupation the palace was used as a school, a granary and offices for the Soviet Union.

Costa Rica: exploring the rainforest

Jul 31st, 2017 3m 54s

Costa Rica is a small landmass located in Central America between Panama and Nicaragua. It borders on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the east by the Caribbean Sea. It is on the Caribbean side that one of earth’s most magnificent rainfores

Joseph Bigelow, the Story Behind the Person

Jul 24th, 2017 6m 25s

When Joseph was 22 his father heard of the death of Peter Perry, a visionary in Port Perry who had great ambitions. His death left a large gap, which needed to be filled. Hiram immediately saw this as a great opportunity for his sons. He purcha

Me in Your Car

Jul 17th, 2017 4m 40s

I know you're thinking I have reached my techno limit, and so did I, until recently, I discovered something brand new to me… the fast growing world of... podcasting.

Out of Africa

Jul 10th, 2017 7m 16s

I had never been to East Africa, and had no concept of the distance from London to Nairobi. I assumed the journey would take three or four hours, and was quite surprised when nine hours after our departure the flight attendant finally announced

Savannah & Charleston, a Journey Back in Time

Jul 3rd, 2017 5m 53s

History has always been a favourite interest of mine and coupled with travel, I am amazed at the historic significance of places I visit. Two months ago, in an effort to escape the winter blahs, I flew to Savannah, Georgia and found myself imme

Canada is almost as old as Port Perry

Jun 26th, 2017 3m 46s

Wow, I can’t believe Canada is 150 years old! It seems as if it was yesterday when our town actually began. I was fortunate to be a young journalist back in the day, and remember looking at Peter Perry’s plan for the village. It was in fact, dr

Doug Brown - The Story Behind the Person - June, 2017

Jun 19th, 2017 5m 28s

“I was a music geek,” Doug explained, when I asked him what his interests were during his high school years. “I was quite small, only five feet tall, until I was 16.” Although Doug was interested in sports, his love for music was greater and he

Texas, Rose of San Antone

Jun 12th, 2017 6m 37s

There are hundreds of wonderful places to visit and explore on this planet, but the question is always, which ones to choose to avoid disappointment? One such place, I recently had the pleasure of visiting was the South Texas town of San Antoni

In Canada we get to see it all

Jun 5th, 2017 6m 21s

Having had the privilege of travelling the world, I have learned one thing: how fortunate we are to live in Canada. We are virtually free from daily threats, we have a relatively decent economy, our social programs are second to none and we are

Capetown, any further south and you'll be on ice

May 31st, 2017 5m 59s

I have had the pleasure of visiting nearly a dozen countries on the Dark Continent and among my favourite is South Africa and its wonderful 'English-style' city of Capetown, located on the southernmost tip of this fantastic continent.

Paul Arculus - The Story Behind The Person - May, 2017

May 31st, 2017 3m 17s

North Durham is fortunate to have many excellent authors within our borders, but few are as historically minded as Paul Arculus, author of nine novels, all of which focus on the history of our area.