The Theatre of Thorikos: The World’s Longest-Lived Theatre

It may be difficult to believe, but the world's oldest surviving theatre is located in Thorikos, not one of the great towns of ancient Greece. The ruins of the ancient city of Thorikos (or...

Birthday Bike, Whistler

In my group of adventurous friends, we have a rule. At milestone birthdays, particularly 50, you get to choose a vacation destination to celebrate active aging. Josh picked Whistler, BC, Canada, in...

Kypseli, Athens - The Changing Face of a City

One of the city's oldest neighbourhoods is Kypseli, located in the heart of Athens. Before the turn of the 20th century, Kypseli was a rural area with a few estates and country houses (the home...

10 Unique Things to Do After a Visit to Acropolis

Everyone visiting Athens should make time to see the Acropolis at least once. It is one of the most well-known monuments in the world and the city's icon. After visiting Acropolis, there are a...

A Succinct Guide to Mykonos

A brief overview of Greece's party island... Having heard much about Greece's captivating coastline and idyllic temperatures, Connor and I had been itching to visit the country for the first time...

Canadian Rocky Mountains: Explore, Amaze and Enjoy

Life is not easy in an “urban jungle,” and it is just filled with monotonous days, stress, street noise and bustle. Escaping from the city and being in the park always brings me great...