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The Village of St. Jacobs: A Glimpse into Ontario’s Mennonite Heritage
The Village of St. Jacobs: A Glimpse into Ontario's Mennonite Heritage Join Margaret Deefholts on this Magic Carpet Journal as she takes you to a heritage Mennonite village in the heart of Ontario St. Jacobs Mennonite village At nine o'clock on a perfect summer...
A Norwegian Coastal Voyage
Come with us, as we cruise the Norwegian Fjords and Villages above the Arctic Circle on the Hertigruten’s Cruise ship, the Polarlys.
Switzerland: On the Path of the Pilgrims
The Way of St. James or Jakobsweg in Switzerland is the destination for Magic Carpet Journals as we visit Swiss portions of the pilgrim’s pathway.
Malaysia’s Rainforest World Music Festival Thrives in the Heart of Borneo
The Malaysia Rainforest World Music Festival Thrives in the Heart of Borneo. The Sarawak Cultural Centre hosts the world-class musical festival originally dreamed up by two Canadians.
Kimberley Wilderness Adventure in Australia
Join Magic Carpet Journals fellow travellers, Heather and Barry Minton, in this full featured story, as they take you on A Wilderness Adventure into Australia’s vast northwestern wilderness known as “The Top End.”
White Water Rafting in Borneo – Malaysia’s Sabah
Magic Carpet Journals embarks on an adventure into the heart of the former North Borneo, Malaysia’s Sabah, to go white water rafting!
Dog Sledding in Quebec
A team of beautiful Malamute dogs give Magic Carpet Journals the ride of a lifetime, a never to be forgotten adventure – a dog sled ride in Quebec’s wilderness!
Rudinara, A Malaysian Cultural Experience
Via Magic Carpet Journals. Story and Photos by M. Maxine George
Stein am Rhein, an Enchanting Medieval Village in Switzerland
Magic Carpet Journals takes you on a fairy tale journey to Stein am Rhein, a Swiss Village on the Rhine River.
Tequila Mexico – a World Heritage Site, Not Just a World Renowned Liquor
Magic Carpet Journals invites you to come with Lenora Hayman to visit the World Heritage Site Tequila and learn how the liquor is produced there.
The Batu Caves of Malaysia
This Magic Carpet Journal Joins Maxine as she climbs to Malaysia’s Batu Caves, home of a Hindu Temple and a family of long-tailed macaques.
Switzerland’s Graubünden
Magic Carpet Journals invites you to join Alison Appelbe as she visits Graubünden, Switzerland where their history dates back to the days of the Romans.
Your Fantasy Vacation – Live Like a Rajah – Visit India’s Incredible Forts and Palaces
Magic Carpet Journals touches down in some of India’s ancient forts and palaces for an exotic experience with Barbara Kingstone.
Echoes of Past Splendour: India’s Golconda Fort
Margaret Deefholts takes you on a tour the fascinating Golconda Fort near Hyderabad, India
A Surprise Attraction – Art Deco in New Zealand
Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand is Home of Napier’s Art Deco and is a Premier Food and Wine Region of the country of New Zealand.
Floriade Holland, The World Horticultural Exhibition is a Gardener’s Delight
Magic Carpet Journals takes you to Holland, to experience the World Horticultural Exhibition – a Gardner’s Delight that only occurs every 10 years.
Edinburgh Castle, Spectacular Site of the Military Tattoo
Magic Carpet Journals takes you to the impressive Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.
Fun Activities on and off the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip
Lenora Hayman discovered a variety of Nevada’s activities within easy driving distance of Las Vegas – horseback riding, historic mining towns, UFO’s, a winery and zip-lining.
Adventures in Belize
Lenora Hayman travels to Belize and finds unexpected luxury and adventure.
Malaysia as a Destination for Medical Tourism
Magic Carpet Journals’ Editor Maxine George looks into Medical Treatment Available to Tourists in Malaysia.
Xiamen China on the Maritime Silk Road
Come with us to Xiamen, China, where the ancient wonders of China unfold.
Visiting a Tulou in Yongding China
The Ancient Wonders of China Unfold in Yongding China.
Guilin China, a Tourist Haven and Heaven
The Ancient Wonders of China continue to unfold in Guilin China.
Come With Me to A Masai Village in Kenya
Magic Carpet Journals invites you to join us as we visit a Masai village in Kenya’s Masai Mara.
The Emperor’s Treasures
Magic Carpet Journals takes you to Taiwan looking for the treasures of the Emperors who lived in the Imperial Palace in China’s Forbidden City.
Madame Chiang – The Dragon Lady Who Bridged the East and the West
Join Magic Carpet Journals as Maxine travels to Taiwan to discover the story of the famous Madame Chiang Kai Shek.
Taiwan offers a Taste of the Orient
My taste buds were tempted by a variety of the foods offered while touring Taiwan. Come with me on a tantalizing culinary adventure in Taiwan, a taste of the Orient.
Dinosaur Utopia
Jade invites you to come on Magic Carpet Journals to see what became of the dinosaur who once roamed in central Alberta, Canada.
Come With Me on an Adventure to the Jungles of Borneo in Malaysia’s Sabah
Magic Carpet Journals invites you to come with Maxine George as she finds adventure in Borneo’s jungles
Kenya: The Witch Doctor Is In
Come on this Magic Carpet Journal as Robert Scheer searches for a witch doctor in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park and the Ngomongo Villages.
Caerleon, a Roman Amphitheater in Wales
Maxine George takes you to Wales to visit an ancient Roman ruin, a site dating to 75 AD
Plas Newydd and the Legacy of the Ladies of Llangollen
Two leading ladies leave a legacy not only of their home, but also on the psyche of their society
Giants of the North – The Historic Welsh Caernarfon Castle is Truly Majestic
Caernarfon Castle, a giant of the North that still may have a role in Welsh History
Giants of the North – Conwy Castle, One of King Edward I’s Iron Ring of Castles
The next leg of this journey takes you to the Medieval Castle of Conwy in North Wales or Gwyneddrr
Giants of the North – Owain Glyndwr and Harlech Castle – The Pride of Wales
A flashback into the history of Harlech Castle produced fascinating information about a revered Welsh Hero: Owain Glyndwr (Owen Glendower)
Murder, Mayhem, and Mystery on the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail
Magic Carpet Journals invites you to join Margaret Deefholts as she takes you on a journey along British Columbia’s historic Cariboo Gold Rush Trail.
The Commissioner’s Tea and Commissioner’s Klondike Ball in Dawson City, Yukon
Lenora Hayman takes you on a flying trip to Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon to attend the Commissioner’s Tea and a Ball in true north style.
The Celebrity Osoyoos Wine Festival
Lenora Hayman takes this opportunity to check out the Okanagan wineries: Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, Walnut Beach Resort, Watermark Beach Resort & Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre in Canada’s only true desert.
Christmas in the Canadian Rockies
VIA Rail takes us from Vancouver, through the rockies, to Christmas at Fairmont’s Jasper Park Lodge.
The Heart of Halifax
Come visit Canada’s east coast maritime city, the port of Halifax, with our good friend and travel companion, Margaret Deefholts.
A Visit to King’s Landing, a living museum by the St. John River
Our Three Day Immersion into Life in Nineteenth Century New Brunswick
Terengganu, It Seemed Like a Dream Come True
We invite you to join us aboard Magic Carpet Journals while we visit three of Terengganu’s resorts: The Aryani, Gem Beach and Gem Island bordering on the South China Sea.
A Journey to Nordkapp or “North Cape” Reveals the Home of the Reindeer
Join Magic Carpet Journals as Maxine George travels above the Arctic Circle on Hertigruten’s Norwegian Coastal Voyage. Is This the Home of Santa’s Special Reindeer?
Adventure in the Taman Negara Jungle
Come with me, as we journey along the Tembeling River, into the Taman Negara National Park, Malaysia.
Come with me to Malaysia’s own special paradise, Langkawi Island
Come with Maxine, as she visits Malaysia’s own Special Paradise, Langkawi Island
Masada, a Mystical Mountain Top with a Heroic History
Magic Carpet Journals takes you to King Herod’s Mountain Fortress for a fascinating adventure.
The Dead Sea Scrolls, the Treasure of the Written Word
Magic Carpet Journals travels to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, then we visit Jerusalem’s Shrine of the Book.
Megiddo, Overlooking the Plains of Armageddon
Magic Carpet Journals takes you to Israel’s ancient tell, Megiddo.
The Dalai Lama Brought His Message of Peace to Jerusalem
Magic Carpet Journals passes the Dalai Lama’s message on to our readers.
Investigating Israel
This Magic Carpet Journal takes you with Ursula Maxwell Lewis as she travels to Israel visiting Jerusalem and a Spa near the Galilee.
The Mena House Hotel, my first stop on my return to Egypt
Come with Marion and I to the Mena House Hotel, our first stop on our return to Egypt.
Come With Me to the Pyramids of Giza
Share Maxine’s journey as she visits the Pyramids and their guardian Sphinx, then explores the heart of Chephren, the middle Pyramid
Return to the Pyramids of Giza
Join maxine on her return visit to Giza, and the Pyramids of Giza
The Egyptian Museum Cairo
Visit the Artefacts of the Ages at The Egyptian Museum, in Cairo Egypt
Tutankhamen’s Treasures
Come with me as I revisit the fabulous treasure trove of King Tut
Come with me to Abu Simbel, Egypt
Come with me to Abu Simbel, to visit Ramses’ Temple and Nefertari’s Temple of Hathor, above Lake Nasser
Isis Temple of Philae
We travel by boat to Agilkia Island, in Lake Nasser to the Historic Temple of Philae
Aswan, The Gateway to the Upper Nile
Memories of Aswan, the New Aswan Dam, and the Mausoleum of the Late Aga Khan
Cruising down the Nile to Kom Ombo
We embark on a four day voyage down the Nile River on the Sonesta Star Goddess between Aswan and Luxor.
The Edfu Temple and the Temple at Esna
Come with me to the The Temple of Horus at Edfu and the Temple of Khnum at Esna.
Karnak Temple by Night and Day
Come with me to Karnak Temple located near Luxor Egypt, the second most visited historical site in Egypt.
Luxor Temple
Come with Magic Carpet Journals on our tour of the Legendary Luxor Temple.
King Tut’s Tomb and the Valley of the Kings
We travel to see the Pharaoh Tutankhamen himself. We travel across the river to the “dead side,” to find the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Statues of Memnon.
The Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir El Bahari
Come with me to the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir El Bahari, the magnificent temple of a woman who ruled Egypt.
The Colossi of Memnon
The Legendary Singing Statues of Memnon were our last stop on the West side of the Nile.