Aurora viewing in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada Activities and Festivals in Winnipeg, Manitoba Yes, folks, we finally took a tour instead of adventuring on our own. It was the right move as both the location and the activity benefited greatly from local experienced guides and access. We went with Natural Habitat Adventures , specifically their Northern Lights and Artic Exploration tour. Getting to Churchill requires 2 days by train or a 2 hour flight. Going with a tour meant

Bruges, Belgium To do: Bruges is well worth an overnight and perhaps two. Highlights for us were the architecture, chocolate, and museums. We spent a good deal of time just walking random streets–sometimes along the canals–admiring the doors which open on the canals, gardens or facades. The shopping is good with many high-end brands, but also lots of antiques and well-curated collections of whatnot. Old homes which back to the canal have doors permitting water access. The