" A warm Breeze and a starry night, a travellers lullaby"-J.L McEneany
When we come upon places where time stands still, the immediate question is why. During their history, they undoubtedly had meaning and purpose. An abandoned site can be a fantastic location. They allow us to focus on a period and look back and view life through a unique perspective. But, unfortunately, some places seem to […]
Read More10 regions with ghastly names and why. Have you ever heard the phrase” what is in a name?” Why it is called the Skeleton Coast or Death Valley? As we know, many areas of the planet have disturbing designations, but how many have an accompanying backstory to shed a “dark light” on them?
Read MorePack your bags and be prepared to spend your vacation in the best hideous tourist destinations one can find. There is no resort, no server with a cool drink at the swimming pool, and no buffet. You will not want one! Instead, you are about to enter the realm of the most frightening and macabre […]
Read MoreThroughout history, fairy tales and fables have shown us more about our society (past and present) than we would like to imagine. The Top 10 Origins of Disturbing Fairy Tales point out some bizarre and gruesome stories that have changed how we look at things. Many of these classic tales have been gentrified to allow […]
Read MoreUpdated October 2021. The old fall fair is back for 2021. Due to Covid -19 restriction in different parts of the Province, it is advisable that you contact the event that you intend on enjoying prior to leaving the comfort of your home. Follow the links below to allow for ease of navigation. Have a […]
Read MoreThe Australian Open has just finished, and baseball season will soon begin. For the tennis hungry, this can only mean two tennis tourneys in two towns in three days. Unlike many contests, the National Bank Open (Canadian Open) is held in early August (6-15th) in the heart of glorious summer. Oddly, both the men’s and […]
Read MoreFrance There were some very recognizable faces on our sea-going vessel, many of whom we spoke to at the London pub. Well into the fifty hours of one day. Chris and I had friends. The seas were calm, and the 90-minute crossing was very smooth. Frequently the seas become unpredictable, and balance is at their […]
Read MoreRecently I asked myself what can one day be fifty Hours? The concept seems obscure. Fifty hours, this is often someone’s workweek. This could also be recognized as two days and a little extra for good behaviour. Most of us do not see the world from this construct of time. Many see the day as […]
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Hi I am glad you could spend a few minutes with me. I am Jon, or JL or some people refer "to me as that guy with the most amazing blog site"-unfortunately I don't hear that enough. Maybe you can help with that. Welcome to Vacation Time Escapes. Here I hope we can entice you move away from your comfort zone and step out into the forever abundant pastures of your life. Hop aboard, you have the ticket to your own escape, the adventure is yours. Your Vacation, Your Escape.
Hi I am glad you could spend a few minutes with me. I am Jon, or JL or some people refer "to me as that Guy with the most amazing blog site"-unfortunately I don't hear that enough. Maybe you can help with that. Welcome to Vacation Time Escapes. Here I hope we can entice you move away from your comfort zone and step out into the forever abundant pastures of your life. Hop aboard, you have the ticket to your own escape, the adventure is yours. Your Vacation, Your Escape.
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