" A warm Breeze and a starry night, a travellers lullaby"-J.L McEneany

  • 12 Feb 2021

A quick climb to the Kelso summit

A quick climb to the Kelso summit. Always helps the writer as he looks at the blank screen, hoping that a fantastic story or anecdote will be siphoned itself through his fingers. Then ending in a magnificent tale filled with intrigue, complimented by outstanding prose. Sadly that rarely happens. The goal would be to concoct […]

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  • 18 Jan 2021

An enchanted secret of the Pacific Northwest

The pacific North has some of the most breathtaking scenery to be found anywhere on the planet. Between its expansive coastline to the vast rainforests are genuinely a naturalist’s ideal. There lies an enchanted secret of the Pacific Northwest. The picturesque mountains that gaze down at you like that of any older wiser ever present […]

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  • 08 Dec 2020

10 ways to ensure a great holiday road trip.

Wow! We find ourselves in early December during a year that many of us will never forget. As many of us have experienced difficulties, being a grounded travel writer has been difficult. By comparison to many people, this is nothing more than a minor annoyance. Yet, it is our mandate, almost duty if you will, […]

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  • 30 Oct 2020

10 exclusive Halloween traditions

On October 31, many North Americans spend Halloween dressing up and trick-or-treating, while others will be observing Christian traditions. Around the world, many other countries have their unique way of celebrating their interpretation of Halloween. We will look at 10 exclusive Halloween traditions that you may not be familiar with. Have a cup of “grog” […]

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  • 28 Oct 2020

Halloween The Ghoulish Beginnings

There has been an attempt throughout history and specifically modern-day history to end Halloween celebrations. Here in Halloween The Ghoulish Beginnings, we hope dispel some of the myths. Some of these people fail to recognize that Halloween transcends many cultures and thrives at various locations worldwide. It would be unfair to criticize these people for […]

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  • 14 Oct 2020

Fairwell to the old Fall Fair

Often we take for granted some of the events that have become synonymous with the seasons. As is similar in many areas across the country in Ontario, we have had to say Fairwell to the old fall fair for now. These festivals on the surface seem like minor feats, but do not be enticed by […]

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  • 07 Oct 2020

21 best travel educational websites

One of the most critical issues we currently have is to keep the young people of the planet well educated and safe. That is why we have compiled the 21 best travel educational websites. Safety comes in many reasonable ways. You can keep your children at home, but the long-term ramifications of this are still […]

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  • 30 Sep 2020

A Tale of two falls

While some may have seen (through the movies) of newlyweds as they head off to a tale of two falls. En route off to Niagara to fulfill the long-awaited honeymoon and enjoy one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Taking that berth on the train and enjoying the rails’ clatter as they embarked […]

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Photographer & Blogger

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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