by Irene Butler Day Trips from Seoul to the Demilitarized Zone or DMZ attract visitors from around the globe – over three million a year, according to our tour guide Lee. Rick and I, along with another half-dozen tourists exit South Korea’s … [Read More...] about South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
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Riviera Maya Magnetism
by Leslie Jones Ominous clouds pass quickly overhead as torrential rains, thunder and lightening sporadically deliver an impressive show direct from the Mayan Gods. Pristine jungles, intriguing archeological sites and ecological reserves … [Read More...] about Riviera Maya Magnetism
Olympic Peninsula Culinary Tour
by Barb Rees We dined on Scallops Provençale complimented with Columbia Valley “Domaine Ste. Michelle”, a sparkling Chardonnay at the luxurious “Inn at Port Ludlow.” The next day, after staying in one of their comfy suites with Jacuzzi tub, we left … [Read More...] about Olympic Peninsula Culinary Tour
Trekking Around the Wild and Mysterious Shetland Islands
by Jamie Ross I sit on the stone wall that protects Burrastow House from the sea, looking out over Vaila Sound. The beautiful twilight Shetland sky of the Summer Dim is blood red, and reflects off the shimmering ocean waters. "Back home we have a … [Read More...] about Trekking Around the Wild and Mysterious Shetland Islands
Lucerne to Leukerbad Switzerland: in the Footsteps of Mark Twain
by Caroline M. Jackson Intrigued by the exploits of Mark Twain in his novel A Tramp Abroad, I decided to follow the Swiss section of his footsteps and travel from Lucerne in Central Switzerland south to the alpine spa town of Leukerbad. My … [Read More...] about Lucerne to Leukerbad Switzerland: in the Footsteps of Mark Twain
Trekking in Nepal: Lukla to Everest Base Camp
by R. Wayne Hoskins It all started when my wife approached me and asked how my knee was feeling. This question could be the prelude to the next step in her plan to put me to work on some project in the garden or the basement. Reluctantly, I said it … [Read More...] about Trekking in Nepal: Lukla to Everest Base Camp
Culinary Markets Around the World Travelers Should Visit
Travel often begins with food, and markets give the clearest view of local life. Culinary markets around the world bring together farmers, cooks, and families who share daily meals and time-tested habits. In Istanbul, vendors line busy streets with … [Read More...] about Culinary Markets Around the World Travelers Should Visit
Just for Couples: Deluxe-Style Camping
by Lauren Kramer Long known as a sleepy strip of land where many an older couple has aired out the kids' empty rooms and hung a "Bed & Breakfast" shingle out front, British Columbia's Sunshine Coast is finally coming into its own and … [Read More...] about Just for Couples: Deluxe-Style Camping
Turtle Trekking – In Search Of Costa Rica’s Arribadas
by Cherie Thiessen Beneath a dense black ledge of clouds a full moon hoists itself above the horizon, revealing the best place to cross the swollen rivers. We can’t believe our luck. The downpour that has assailed us since dawn, has stopped just … [Read More...] about Turtle Trekking – In Search Of Costa Rica’s Arribadas
Getting Away From it All – And Then Some
Story by J. David Cox. “We have seals, whales, bears, bazillionaires and hurricane-force winds up here in Calm Channel. It may be a lot of things, but it ain’t calm!” Mark said this with his trademark grin on his face. My wife and I had just … [Read More...] about Getting Away From it All – And Then Some
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
London: Prince Henry’s Room: 17 Fleet Street EC4
by Anna Marie Benton The guidebook stated that there was not much worth looking at in London’s Chancery Lane. When the courts were open, one could see the bewigged barristers, or there was the original Twinings Tea, the oldest continuously run … [Read More...] about London: Prince Henry’s Room: 17 Fleet Street EC4