by Jane Cassie Swiss Family Robinson had been a favourite bedtime story when I was young. Before lulling off to sleep, I'd imagine being swept away to an island paradise where palm trees swayed in sugar white sand. Although I eventually learned … [Read More...] about Fairytale Reality on Aitutaki, Cook Islands
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Common Travel Habits That Make Trips More Stressful Than They Should Be
Travel should feel exciting, yet many people unknowingly follow routines that increase tension. These common travel habits often develop from past trips or advice that no longer works. People repeat the same mistakes because they feel familiar and … [Read More...] about Common Travel Habits That Make Trips More Stressful Than They Should Be
The Giant Ogoh-Ogohs of Bali
by Connie Motz Located in South East Asia, the mystical island of Bali is only one of 18,110 islands making the world’s largest archipelago – Indonesia. I have had the wonderful privilege of visiting this exotic island twice – this second trip was … [Read More...] about The Giant Ogoh-Ogohs of Bali
Seattle in 24 Hours
by Rita Cook What could be more fun than a trip to Seattle with thoughts of coffee, grunge, computer genius protégés and of course, the Seattle Seahawks. On a recent trip to this popular Pacific Northwest town however, I found there was a whole … [Read More...] about Seattle in 24 Hours
Kauai’s Downhll: Sightseeing on Wheels
By Chris Millikan Kauai’s idyllic tropical surroundings provide for a wide variety of outdoor adventures, from the mildly energetic to wildly adventurous. On a day trip from Poipu, my husband Rick and I join six fellow enthusiasts for a unique … [Read More...] about Kauai’s Downhll: Sightseeing on Wheels
Enjoying the Heart of Spain – For Free
by Darlene Foster Imagine waking up each morning to fresh mountain air, dew glistening on terracotta-tiled roofs and the melody of Spanish songbirds. Imagine wandering well-kept, lush grounds, as picturesque as a pastoral painting, a pond to … [Read More...] about Enjoying the Heart of Spain – For Free
The Reward of Choosing Small
Hidden European Villages Worth Exploring This Year I arrived just before dusk, suitcase rattling over cobblestones, church bells echoing across an empty square. The air smelled of woodsmoke and bread. No tour buses. No souvenir stalls shouting for … [Read More...] about The Reward of Choosing Small
The Heart of Halifax
by Margaret Deefholts Nova Scotia smells of the Atlantic Ocean—there’s a tangy freshness to the air that is different from the pine-scented summer breezes off the Pacific coast. Even though I know that the open sea is quite a long way off, the … [Read More...] about The Heart of Halifax
Turkey’s Beautiful Black Sea
by Barbara Barton Sloane “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. –Jacques Yves Cousteau A world of wonder is what you find at Turkey’s Black Sea. The region is rich in heritage, in sights, in culture – from … [Read More...] about Turkey’s Beautiful Black Sea
Sweetheart Sites of San Francisco
by Jane Cassie How do time-deprived couples manage to stay blissfully connected these days? While juggling jobs, kids and homestead, who has the energy to keep love alive and sparks flying? Desperate for a pulse-quickening gift, and one that’s far … [Read More...] about Sweetheart Sites of San Francisco
An Alaska Cruise Offers Many Sights
by Lauren Kramer With a deafening roar, a 600-pound chunk of ice breaks suddenly from the edge of the tidal glacier and plunges with a ginormous splash into the ocean."You've just seen an iceberg calving, folks," comes a too-cheerful voice from … [Read More...] about An Alaska Cruise Offers Many Sights
Wandering Around Historical Alberta
by Barb Rees Drumheller, Donalda, Bruderheim, and Wainwright … What do they have in common? They are a few of the places and history in Alberta we discovered when we wandered around Alberta the summer of 2015. The theme was history. Following … [Read More...] about Wandering Around Historical Alberta