There is something to be said for stepping off the usual tourist path, for exploring the small towns, the rugged wilderness or even the winding roads that many travelers miss. True, there may be fewer conveniences, and the path may not be as easy, but sometimes the most treasured experiences can be found in the most unexpected places.
While many visitors head to Ontario to visit Niagara Falls, Canadian writer, Guylaine Spencer, shows off the quiet autumn pleasures that can be found along Niagara’s River Road. In Québec, Stephen Ausherman and his buddies kayak, hike and boat across the natural wilderness of the Gaspé Peninsula, coming face-to-face with some of the ocean’s giants.
Joan Fitting Scott heads her car down California’s San Mateo Coast, one of the last undeveloped coasts in North America, while Julie Skurdenis discovers three sections of China’s Great Wall that are — at least for the moment — nearly devoid of tourists and locals.
Sometimes the most cherished travel memories come from the locals we meet or the fellow travelers who share our journey. Roberta Beach Jacobson introduces us to 88-year-old Greek artist, Yannis Chapsis, who makes his home on the tiny isle of Karpathos, and Sara Schonhardt dances with hundreds of fellow travelers at the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan, Thailand.
Have your own story of an unexpected find or experience? Why not share it with Go World Travel readers in our new Travel Tales section. Every few months, we’ll publish your best travel stories. And in December, we’ll select one story as the “Best Travel Tale” for 2005. The winner will be awarded a US$ 50 cash prize.
We hope you enjoy this month’s issue of Go World Travel.
Happy Travels!
Janna Graber
Managing Editor
Go World Travel Magazine
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