Like most of the coast lines of Greece and its islands, Thasos has many beaches to choose from for visitors and tourists to this island. Some get great reviews online, and Atspas Beach is no exception to this. Located at the village of Skala Marion (Maries), the drive from Skala Potamia was scenic and beautiful. …
Back in early July when we began planning a trip to one of the Greek islands, we did not really know where we wanted to go. We made a list of all the possible islands and then did some research in regard to accommodations, ferry costs, and what each island might offer that was unique. …
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Sometimes I come across extraordinary people and I think it’s worthwhile to let others know. They can be extraordinary for a number of reasons including life experiences, accomplishments, being interesting, and having special knowledge and skills. Ali Nasr of Orangeville ON fits into all of those. Talking about feet can be a smelly topic of …
No matter what type of footwear I am looking for, I always have a very difficult time getting a shoe or boot that fits. My feet are long (thanks Mom!) and narrow (thanks Dad!) and I often need to spend hours trying on different brands, different models, and different styles before finding something that fits, …
As most of those who know me, know that I really enjoy cooking and trying different exotic as well as good old fashioned recipes. My kitchen has spices and herbs from various parts of the world and they get used up often. One spice that I’ve always been reluctant to purchase is saffron because there …
I’m not a vegetarian and the chances of me ever becoming one are pretty much zilch. I did try a vegetarian diet some years back for about 6 weeks, but I just did not feel great on it, even though I followed the advice of some of the so-called “top” vegetarian diet nutritionists. Having said …
Okay, calling them “worse company ever” might be an exaggeration. But it certainly is a pathetic company that seems to not care one bit about customer service. They tell lies, give you the run-around, and you should not bother dealing with them. Even the worst telephony companies in Canada are ten times better than Wind …
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My mom made me take typing lessons in Grade 9. It was not a Grade 9 course, but I had to fill my high school schedule with something and the Grade 10 typing course was available. To be honest, I was not really keen on taking typing lessons and new I would be one of …
I haven’t ordered a lot of stuff from Amazon over the years, but the odd book here and there. Last year, I decided to check out what was available on the website after hearing about some great prices. Generally though, I’m more of a “loyal” person and it takes more than to save a few …
Accidents happen. When you buy an expensive appliance, you would think that if you had an accident with it, replacement parts would be available. But not so for the Oster “New Horizons” coffee maker, available exclusively at Canadian Tire. I used to love shopping at Canadian Tire. I grew up on buying Canadian Tire merchandise …
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