Coffee is part of Colombian culture IAN STALKER Some Colombian coffee enthusiasts might wear their hearts on their sleeves when expressing appreciation for a beverage that is hugely popular in the country. And Julian Jaramillo in turn frequently and literally wears his liking of coffee under his sleeve....

Utah boasts it has the best snow for skiers IAN STALKER Should Park City, Utah’s High West Distillery rename its primary product whi-ski instead of the traditional whisky? Well, such a change might be fitting, given the distillery is found virtually at the base of the Quit’n Time ski slope,...

Health and wellness abound in India IAN STALKER Those promoting Indian tourism say Canadians can return from the Asian nation in better shape than they were when they arrived. Apoorva Srivastava, India’s consul-general in Toronto, told a recent Toronto gathering that India is involved in the medical...

Bogota’s street art scene takes off IAN STALKER Does Bogota graffiti constitute urban blight or an alluring sight? Well, a growing number of Bogota residents — including some elected officials — are increasingly adopting the latter stance, with many now becoming tolerant of what they...

Surfing is one of many popular activities in Santa Monica IAN STALKER Todd Mitsuhata says the Los Angeles-area oceanfront destination of Santa Monica is a fun, fun, fun sort of place for those eager to rekindle memories of 1960s southern California beach culture underscored by the likes of The Beach...

All are welcome to join Muay Thai classes at Anantara Chiang Mai Natthanicha Suparat has been fighting for women’s rights in a non-mainstream manner. The world Muay Thai champion is eager to share her in-ring skills in her martial art with both Thais and foreign tourists who venture to northern...