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• All The Tea In Victoria, British Columbia

  

  The history of tea drinking spans thousands of years and crosses many continents. If you didn’t know Victoria, British Columbia had a thriving tea culture, get... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Scandinavian Cruise to the Baltic Capitals

  

  A Scandinavian cruise to the Baltic Capitals sat on our travel list for several years, while easier and less expensive trips took precedence. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Where’s the Steering Wheel? Driving Off the Map

  

  Just another day on the road in Kosrae, Micronesia Many years ago, I was a passenger in a ’57 Chevy driven by a maniacal friend. The steering wheel came off in... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Going Green: Alaska Ecotourism

  

  There is a rush to Alaska. In 1898 the stampede was for gold. Today visitors are heading to the 49th state seeking the ultimate wilderness experiences in a... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Not Your Regular Old Haunts: Five Incredibly Spooky Spots Around the World

  

  For aficionados of ghost-hunting and paranormal activity, here’s a short list of destinations you should visit next.Stories of haunted locations are often met... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Phenomenal Fortitude of Cambodia’s Emerging Capital

  

  Phnom Penh, Cambodia: December 15-18, 2016Gray and gritty…these are the two words that rise to the surface when I reflect on our brief 4 days in Cambodian... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Penang – An Embodiment of Creative Disruption

  

  George Town, Penang: January 7-10, 2017Much like the street art and street (“hawker”) food that seem to serve as the first definition of modern day Penang, the... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Four Seasons in Two Days at Yosemite

  

  This was our first time in Yosemite. And we were advised told that Spring was the best time to go, with the mighty waterfalls in full flow as they get fed by th... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Istanbul Travel Tips Even for the Experienced Traveler

  

  Along the Bosphorus in Istanbul there is always something going onIstanbul. Is it the Middle East? Is it Europe? Opinions differ. But as someone who has been... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Sanctuary Camelback Resort and Spa: First Impressions

  

  A Sanctuary in the Valley of the SunAs new residents of Arizona’s Valley of the Sun with a home in Scottsdale, my husband and I are eager to learn about the... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• SFO to Manchester Flight Launch!

  

  I recently had the pleasure of attending a reception to celebrate Virgin Atlantic’s new direct route from San Francisco to Manchester. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Far from the Madding Crowd – Our Half Day Jaunt in San Francisco

  

  Where do you go with half a day to kill in San Francisco? We decided to eschew some of the more touristy hotspots and headed to Potrero Hills, the Mission... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Art of Damasquinado in Toledo Spain

  

  Damasquinado (Toledo Craft) can be found in many shops in Toledo Spain. While in Toledo, we were “pulled” (seduced) into a workshop where the ancient craft of... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Hilton Resorts World Bimini: Limited Lunch Choices, No Limits on Taste

  

  Whenever traveling, I make a point not to eat food from any chain restaurant or eatery. During a recent trip to Bimini, which is the closest Bahamian island to... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Antequera: Andalucia Spain Without the Tourists

  

  Antequera, Spain in the evening when the locals come outWe say we want an authentic local experience when we travel. But do we? Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Top 5 Destinations to Watch the Sunset in Cape Town

  

  Watching the sunset, chilled drink in hand with good company is the typical pastime for Capetonians. With it being the Mother City there’re so many great... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Best Restaurants with a Sea View in Cape Town

  

  An ice-cold drink with the sun setting in the distance, dining to sea views like no other. Cape Town has been ranked second on the list of the most beautiful... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Skiing Tahoe on the Cheap

  

  Lake Tahoe, as seen flying into Reno airportYou can ski for free on Saturday Believe it or not, but you can actually ski for free. The best, and least known,... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Corpus Christi is Really Unique!

  

  All I knew about Corpus Christi, Texas, before I visited my step-daughter, Michelle, and her family there this summer was that it was a seaside vacation town... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Hitchhiking a Boat Across the Atlantic Ocean

  

  My mission was clear: “Hitchhiking from Austria to America” by land and sea. Sailing across the Atlantic Ocean was the last episode of this first part of my... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2017 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION