A Walking Tour of Hong Kong, in Context
Editor's note: As a result of the 2020 pandemic, Context Travel has introduced an excellent series of virtual seminars. These live, scholar-led courses even allow time for discussion and questions….
One Short Week in New Brunswick, Canada
You would think we'd know better, after years of traveling. But we jumped on the chance to visit New Brunswick for a week, not allowing ourselves enough time to stay…
Site of Acadian Exile, Grand Pré, Nova Scotia
L’Acadie, (English: Acadia) established in 1604, was the general name of the French controlled colonies in what is now Canada and the US. During the multiple colonial wars between England…
Adventure Travel in Quebec
Adventures in Saguenay include hikes, via ferrata climbing, wildlife, kayaking, and enjoying the fjord, seaway, and forests not far from Quebec City.
Basilica of Notre Dame, Montreal, Canada
The bright blue Basilica of Notre Dame of Montreal is one of the most striking and beautiful churches we've seen in all our travels. It's elaborate and beautiful decoration is reminiscent of such later gems as St. Matthias in Budapest and Notre Dame in Lyon.
30 Hours in Omaha: A City Break
There's more to Omaha than Steaks, Warren Buffet, the College World Series. Spend 30 hours in Omaha to enjoy food, museums, and lively neighborhoods.
Quebec City at Night
A beautiful city best shows itself at twilight. The lamps and window lights come on just before the sky gives up its job of illuminating man's creations. The air cools…
Finding Montreal’s Identity in Old Neighborhoods
A walking tour of Montreal, Quebec, with Context Travel, covers the history and identity of this historic city.
Midwest Road Trip: Nebraska
You may think of Nebraska as fly-over land–a vast speed-past zone. But stay in Kearney, Lincoln, or Omaha and discover arts, culture, and diverse heritage.