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Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac 125 Years Later

At first glance on a visit to Quebec City most eyes spy a towering cliff, Cap Diamant (the promontory overlooking the St-Lawrence River on which the town sits) and the very top of it where history sits.  Enter the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, an icon, a landmark, a beacon on … Read more

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Chef Talk: Carlos Testino

Traveling for food is a new passion point with global travelers on the move. The kings and queens of cuisine around the world inspire us to eat with adventure no matter where we are—and what better place to indulge than in food-centric Lima, Peru. This week on CHEF TALK, TravelSquire introduces … Read more

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Gap Travel: Finding Your New Career

Language and culture both bring people together through travel. A gap year abroad or an exchange student in your household can broaden horizons and open surprising doors. And sometimes behind the door is a new career in a far-off land. The Makings of a French Chef For California high schooler … Read more

Nikko, Japan: City of Zen

You’re in Tokyo and pumped up on all the adrenaline the city has to offer; but don’t forget about getting outside the locus. Consider a day trip to Nikko.  Passengers depart from Tokyo’s Asakusa station via the Tobu Railway, and the smooth, Limited Express train journey takes just under two … Read more

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Newfoundland’s Friendly Vibes

When people hear that I visit Newfoundland, they almost always ask two things: “Where is Newfoundland?” and “Have you seen any icebergs?” The island is larger than the state of Maine and sits in the Atlantic about 1,000 miles northeast of Boston (Nova Scotia is roughly half way there). And … Read more