...of course it is indeed impossible to do Paris in a day. This great city deserves and rewards repeated visits to take in all it's history, splendor and charm.

On this particular trip we decided to tour the palace of Versailles and were rewarded with a beautiful sunny spring day which blossomed Paris to life after the recent rainy weather.

Experience the splendor of ancient North African civilizations dating back to the Roman Empire. Sumptuous cuisine and expert artisan craftsmanship in pottery, leather, jewelry in the old city market places. Varied scenery from the long coastline bordering the Atlantic and the Mediterranean to the high Atlas Mountains and the serenely mystical Sahara desert.

Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and is situated on Vancouver Island - easily reachable via ferry from Vancouver (city) on mainland Canada. 

Winter in lowland Scotland can be accompanied by quite mild weather. Either way, the rugged landscape always stands out. There are also many historical sites that can be experienced indoors...and many old fine warm pubs waiting for you at the end of the day to add some cheer