by Caroline M. Jackson “Beautiful lady. I like your hat. Can I buy your hat for my mother?” With arms extended, my charming Turkish protagonist made a vain attempt to beckon me into his shop which cascaded with curtains of soft leather purses and … [Read More...] about Istanbul, City of Intrigue
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Victoria’s Gardens: Free for the Viewing
By Chris Millikan Year round floral spectacles may inspire a day trip from Vancouver to Victoria, BC, where a passion for gardening is evident everywhere. Riotous flowers adorn boulevards and store fronts; hanging baskets, wooden tubs, classy … [Read More...] about Victoria’s Gardens: Free for the Viewing
A Texas State of Mind
Exploring a Capital City and Remembering the Alamo by Barbara Barton Sloane “Alright, alright, alright,” as one famous and easy-on-the-eyes Texan drawled in the classic film Dazed and Confused. In fact, those were the first words the actor … [Read More...] about A Texas State of Mind
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
The Enchantment of California’s Central Coast
by Leslie Jones The rugged Santa Lucia Mountains gracefully tumble down to the Pacific Ocean along California's Central Coast. Towering high overhead, their majestic size safely guards many secrets of this intriguing area's cultural and historical … [Read More...] about The Enchantment of California’s Central Coast
Yurting it by China’s Lake Karakul
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
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
Old Quebec Carries the Aura of Canadian History
by Habeeb Salloum From Québec City’s magnificent castle-like Le Château Frontenac with its medieval stone towers, gables and copper turrets, we surveyed the St. Lawrence River. For a long time, we stood enjoying the enchanting view. From our … [Read More...] about Old Quebec Carries the Aura of Canadian History
Natal, Brazil’s Undiscovered Adventure Playground
by John Clites Our buggy hurtled up the dune, and I grabbed the roll bar with both hands, preparing again to leap the crest a la the Rat Patrol. At the last second Sergio, our bugueiro, yanked the steering wheel to the right and we slued to a stop … [Read More...] about Natal, Brazil’s Undiscovered Adventure Playground
Outdoor Adventures in Colorado: A Family Guide
When we moved to Colorado, we quickly discovered that outdoor adventures in Colorado are more than just a weekend treat—they became part of our everyday life. I was amazed by how easily we could plan family outings, whether it was a morning hike or … [Read More...] about Outdoor Adventures in Colorado: A Family Guide
Isan, the Thailand of Old
by Irene Butler A monkey swung on a vine above our heads in metronome-fashion, as if counting the humans entering his domain with each side-to-side movement. I set off into the tangle of jungle with my husband Rick and our guide Yui (U-ey) … [Read More...] about Isan, the Thailand of Old
Romanticism is Alive – If you can find it – At Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher
by Erin Wiggins Shaver My husband and I met in an American Irish pub, over the ubiquitous libation that is well known in the U.S. as the Irish Car Bomb. Five years later we finally experienced the real deal—on our honeymoon, no less—seeking the … [Read More...] about Romanticism is Alive – If you can find it – At Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher