Every year, Toronto celebrates Winter Solstice with a lively parade through one of its most interesting neighbourhoods. Learn how you can join in the fun and make your own lantern.

Some of Canada’s best hiking is around Squamish, B.C. Halfway between Vancouver and Whistler, home of the famous Stawamus Chief, you’ll find great hikes for all skill levels.

When did you last revisit a place where you lived many years ago? For me, sneaking into a German castle hotel where I once worked was a reminder that nothing stays the same.

On our trips, we always try to schedule one “big night out dinner” in every major city. In Berlin, we chose the Michelin starred Reinstoff which was quietly spectacular in all aspects.

This beautiful village is where Vincent Van Gogh spent his last few months and painted many of his masterpieces. It’s just an hour from Paris. If you’re a fan, a visit to Auvers is a must.

You’re in Paris. You want to do what Parisians do every day – buy a baguette. That’s easy, right? But they’re not all the same. Learn how to buy the best – it doesn’t cost any more.

When you think of Paris, you immediately look to the icons: the Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. But one of its jewels is Ste. Chapelle, a chapel hidden in plain sight.

If you’re in Paris between October and March, why not go to the circus? The Cirque d’Hiver has all the panache that you expect in Paris. Live jazz, and even the clowns are stylish.