Suite101 is proud to welcome a visionary globetrotter to our Outdoor & Recreation section as one of Guest Writers. Nate Cavalieri has authored a range of books for Lonely Planet including recent guides to Chicago, California and Puerto Rico. He is the co-author of Volunteer: A Travelers Guide To Making A Difference Around The World. Nate offers tips for travellers thinking about this field in two articles on Suite101, and also shares his views on travel writing in a wide-ranging, three-part interview with Suite101 writers Jennifer Miner, Alan Sorum, and Karen Lotter.

In 1658, barber-surgeon Jean Madry was granted a royal commission to practice in New France. Between then and 1825, little progress was made in surgical procedures.

Pan for gold, dig for gemstones, or collect minerals for both fun and profit at some of the best places for gem and mineral digging available.

Recently released reports detail common side effects experienced by recipients of the vaccines recently approved by the FDA for the prevention of the swine flu.

Christmas parties have gotten a bad 'wrap' over the years as being boring and stuffy. Here is a new twist on an old holiday tradition.