by Joanne Lane I am yakking in a yurt about yaks. Outside an icy wind is blowing so we've gathered around a fire made from yak dung. This keeps the yurt surprisingly warm and no, it doesn't smell. We have warm blankets, lots of chay (tea) … [Read More...] about Yurting it by China’s Lake Karakul
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Southwest Sensations: Bryce and Zion Parks
by Allan A. Swenson America is blessed with many magnificent natural wonders. Two of the most splendid are Bryce and Zion National Parks. Fifty yeas ago I stood in awe when I first visited these incredible marvels of stone. My wife had never been … [Read More...] about Southwest Sensations: Bryce and Zion Parks
Bears, Brothels and Bards – London’s Bankside
by David Elliott I'm standing on a narrow, cobbled street in London, looking up at a blackened corpse hanging in a gibbet. This guy must have done something pretty diabolical, like steal a loaf of bread, or perhaps he even insulted the Bishop. … [Read More...] about Bears, Brothels and Bards – London’s Bankside
History’s Ghosts in Old Lucknow
by Margaret Deefholts India's history holds many ghosts. It is a land of old loves, ancient hatreds, tarnished dreams and fleeting glory. I am in Lucknow in North India, and I am drawn into a story of extraordinary courage in the face of … [Read More...] about History’s Ghosts in Old Lucknow
An Italian Cooking Festival
by Theresa Perenich Puffs of soft, fluffy clouds caressed my mouth. The tiramisu flowed down my throat like liquid silk. My friends stared as I licked my lips. Reluctantly, I offered a sliver to Ann, Dan and Phil. Immediately, they ordered their … [Read More...] about An Italian Cooking Festival
Pharaohs in the Piazzas: Uncovering Egypt in Rome
by Rick Millikan While rolling our baggage from nearby Termini Train Station, my wife Chris and I contemplate a dream come true: visiting Rome’s regal ruins and gorgeous gurgling fountains. And then…we stumble onto Egypt. Passing an obelisk in … [Read More...] about Pharaohs in the Piazzas: Uncovering Egypt in Rome
Slow Boats on The Mekong
by Joanne Lane I first heard about the slow boat travels on the Mekong River from an Australian Queen over several cocktails. He was looking for his "spot" in Indochina and I was determined never to use road transport again on the shotgun highways … [Read More...] about Slow Boats on The Mekong
On the Trail of the Black and Whites
by Cherie Clement Summer has ended, the nights are drawing in and the majority of tourists are in annual hibernation, so now is the time to enjoy the sensory delights of many parts of the English countryside. My husband likes driving and taking … [Read More...] about On the Trail of the Black and Whites
Remembrance of Things Past: Route 66
by Margaret Deefholts For the last few days, I have been following a trail blazed by Northern Arizona’s pioneers and settlers, and as my journey draws to a close, I hit a road that is more than just a small diversion into Arizona’s past. It is a … [Read More...] about Remembrance of Things Past: Route 66
South Florida is a Blend of Old and New
Story and photos by Robert Nebel "A1A — I know I'm close to it," our driver, Robert Roshkind, insisted as he navigated a residential neighborhood in Hollywood, Fla. Robert, who is both a relative of mine and a former New York City cab driver, was … [Read More...] about South Florida is a Blend of Old and New
The Titanic: Forever Lost, Forever Remembered!
by Margaret Deefholts When tense I'm inclined to clench my teeth, and right now I'm grinding my molars big time. The reason? I'm travelling on MIR I, a submersible that is searching through the debris of the sunken wreck of the Titanic. Should … [Read More...] about The Titanic: Forever Lost, Forever Remembered!
Avoid the Crowds at the Un-Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic National Park
by Joan Fitting Scott In 2004, some 3.2 million visitors made the pilgrimage to the 1,200 square miles of stunning, protected wilderness that is Yosemite National Park, high in California's central Sierra Nevada range. Contrast this to about … [Read More...] about Avoid the Crowds at the Un-Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic National Park