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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 7, 2007 - 27 Having fun with Honoured The Travel Guy Continued from page 26 in various parts of the world. Each half-hour episode features six to eight activities. "It shows you how to have an active lifestyle when you go away," said Greco, who had recently returned from filming an episode in Rome. "For me, it's better than vegging on the beach all week. You've got to explore. These are all the little things that a first-time traveler might not read in the guidebook." The Travel Guy's motto says it all: "Know before you go." Greco, who worked in the TV commercial industry for years, came up with the concept for The Travel Guy years ago. He and his wife Julia both loved to travel, and wanted to somehow incorporate that love into a job. "I was watching Steve Irwin's show, Crocodile Hunter, and it was just so different and so unique, and it just mesmerized me," Greco said. "I had this idea for a travel show because I loved to travel, and after seeing his show I thought it might work." It's certainly taken off in Europe, Asia and Africa. Greco hopes that success will continue into North America some time in 2008. One of his favourite adven- tures so far was a trip to Belize, one Julia, part-time production director of the show, was able to take part in during time off her day job at TD Bank. "We got on this inner-tube and it guides you through this unbelievable cave system," Julia said. "You have those little miner lights on in the cave, and it's just amazing and so beautiful." While he may not enjoy museums, The Travel Guy does enjoy history and experiencing other cultures. "In Malta, the history that's there and the culture that you learn is just amazing," Greco said. "We visited this church where aristocrats were buried, so it was all about the history of the knights. "We try to bring that bit of history and culture on the show from our point of view." The Travel Guy also includes a segment on each destination's cuisine to "try and bring out a little bit of that part of the culture," Greco said. He goes a step further with some of the episodes, donning costumes depending on the travel destination. "In Canada, I dressed up as a Mountie, in Malta, I was a knight," said Greco, smiling. "We like to have fun with it." LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER IN THE COMMUNITY: Burl-Oak Theatre Group president John Smissen and vice president Michelle LaHaise recently gave Mayor Rob Burton an Honourary Life Membership to the group. Burl-Oak Theatre produces three, full-length, live plays each season, from fall to spring, at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. All its members are volunteers. Oakville's Best Children's Dance Instruction & Music Instruction Theatre as voted by the readers of The Oakville Beaver & Oakville Today Recreational Dance Jazz, Ballet,Tap, Acro, and Lyrical Serving North Oakville Since 1984 Offering Oakville the finest in arts exploration and development. Hip Hop R.A.D. Ballet Toddler syllabus to pre-professional FALL REGISTRATION ON NOW Classes are Filling. Starts September 10 Competitive Dance (Full) HEY Teens! Sell your Hollister Tee's, Abercrombie hoodies, AE jeans, TNA bags, Lululemon... Programs 6 Years and Younger Princess Pre Dance 2.5 to 3.5 years Baby Ballet 3.5 to 4.5 years Kinder Ballet 4.5 to 5.5 years Ballet/Jazz 4 to 6 years Kiddy Hop 4 to 6 years Jazz 4 to 6 years Tap 4 to 6 years Our Time Kindermusik Ages 1.5-3 Imagine That! Kindermusik Ages 3-4 Kindermusik For The Young Child Ages 5-7 Intro to Creativity I N B U R L I N GTO N Revolver turns designer clothes into cash. Fashion savvy teens and young adults are crazy about Burlington's hottest new store. Bring us your stuff TODAY! 3455 Fairview St. (beside Twice the Fun) NOW OPEN! Instrumental & Vocal Lessons Piano Guitar Flute Drums Violin etc. Musical Theatre Drama Fine Arts Come in and tour our state-of-theart facility and meet our passionate, professional, university qualified instructors and find out why we are BURLINGTON 905.639.9105 Call for dates & availability re vol´v r · RESALE CLOTHING OAKVILLE'S BEST! Preschool, JK and SK Programs Afternoon Arts Adventure www.revolverclothing.ca e www.oakvilleacademy.com 1011 Upper Middle Road East & Eighth Line INC. 905.844.ARTS (2787) Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. * Free dance skirt with new registration