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The new urban explorer seeks a return to rural roots. You can stay on a farm in France, Italy, Britain, or all over North America.

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Chemin de fer -- a toute vitesse *
New European train service promises to be a boon for business and leisure travellers alike. [More]

Farm-friendly Slovenia (Peachin feature) *
Fancy a farm-stay? Slovenia is still relatively unspoiled, says Mary L. Peachin. [More]

Hastings House, Salt Spring Island and the elusive Crab (Alexander Moser feature) ****
Alexander Moser discovers that one does not need to travel far afield from Vancouver for a deep-sea adventure -- and luxury. [More]

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Calgary Insider: Beyond the Stampede *
As Calgary gears up for the annual madness of its world-famous rodeo, The Globe's DAWN WALTON and PATRICK BRETHOUR explore the places that only locals know about, from the best breakfast joint in town to a fly-fishing spot in the middle of the city [More]

Getting back to Nature bites *
Down the road from our place in the country, the neighbours have thrown in the towel. I'll be sorry to see them go. They bought the house two falls ago because they liked the clean air and the splendid views. Nobody told them about the wind, which howls down from the northwest and peels the paint right off a place. [More]

Journey into the B.C. Interior *
All eyes may be on Vancouver and Whistler this week, but on a road trip through B.C.'s less-travelled Kootenay and Slocan Valleys, LASZLO BUHASZ finds diverse landscapes and summer attractions deserving of attention in their own right [More]

Romantic Getaway: Provence *
Author: Travel story by Nathan Fong
On our way, as the road wound through fields of lavender dotted with bobbing poppies, we spied quaint villages perched on hillsides. We promised ourselves we would visit the wine makers as we passed the numerous roadside "Degustation" signs. [More]