The Telegram

Moscow’s a big, sprawling— and amazingly clean — city, full of towering monuments, modern skyscrapers, golden onion bulb-spired churches and stunning historic architecture. But some of its most beautiful sights lay buried ...

Many of Europe’s time-warp houses — sights that bring you back to a bygone era — get only a few thoughtful travellers, overshadowed by big-name museums. Some of the ones I highly recommend may make people say “Huh?” But ...

Sailing into the stony harbour of the island of Malta, surrounded by ramparts and turrets, you realize that this strategic and much fought-over rock midway between Sicily and Africa has had a long and difficult history. But its parade of foreign ...

The amazing monarch migration is giving Point Pelee visitors a rare chance to see thousands of the endangered butterflies leave mainland Canada’s southernmost tip at once. And people around the world may even be able to hear the migration ...

If you aren’t lost in the grand view at the top of the hill, you may catch a glimpse of someone’s wishes still fluttering among the leaves in the field of sunflowers. Ken and Jennifer Wilson of Dakeyne Farm, are growing old fashioned ...

Few cities can match Prague’s over-the-top romance, evocative Old World charm … or its tourist crowds. To escape the masses and experience more of the real Czech Republic, take a bus or train ride outside of the city to see some of ...

The 15th annual Wharf Rat Rally was being held in Digby Aug. 28-Sept. 1. Here are some images from the event, including amazing tricks by Mike Jensen; the Bike Rally Breakfast; the Ladies Coastal Ride; scenes from around the town and catching up ...

GINA ALWARD I lay my head back and close my eyes as I listen to the sounds of the forest. I’m half-floating in warm, still water, nestled inside the wood-burning hot tub just outside of our weekend home. I didn’t realize how much I ...

The mountain town of Smithers is the gateway for many northern B.C. visits, as it’s less than two hours by plane or a 13-hour drive from Vancouver. The downtown Alpen Man statue reflects Smithers’ mid-20th-century Swiss influence. ...

When touring any city, it’s fun to drop in on the local university. But in Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing, as some are home to great architectural, artistic and cultural treasures. In medieval Europe, higher education was ...