February 5, 2025

Spectacular scenic beauty sets this North Indian tourist destination apart

Think of a place where whirling clouds flirt with the wind, and spectacularly abundant greenery uplifts your soul. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Shimla was called the summer capital of British India in 1864 – and today it holds the title of one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. No wonder it is called the queen of hills.  The capital city of the state, Himachal … Continued

Stratford Festival attendance remains steady

By Colin Burrowes, Spoke News Founded in 1953 by local journalist Tom Patterson as the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, the Stratford Festival has helped turn the capital of Perth County into an internationally recognized tourist destination. “We’re always in the vicinity of about 500,000 attendees,” said Ann Swerdfager, publicity director for the Stratford Festival. “Last year we were 512,000. The year before that we were around 480,000. This year we don’t … Continued