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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First Travel with a Newborn – What You Need to Know
Traveling with a newborn for the first time is never an easy feat. For even the most adventurous parents, the idea of interrupting well-set schedules and exploring unknown grounds may get you goosebumps. Nonetheless, if adequate preparation is made, … [Read More...] about First Travel with a Newborn – What You Need to Know
Old San Juan Sunday: Puerto Rico’s Capital
by Leslie Jones The aromas of tostones (fried plantains) and asopao (a traditional chicken-and-rice soup) drift out of local eateries. Tourists pause in front of colorful storefront displays, and a sea of pedestrians and cars moves past. Narrow … [Read More...] about Old San Juan Sunday: Puerto Rico’s Capital
Ontario’s Niagara Falls Still Exudes Romance
by Lauren Kramer Niagara Falls has inspired generations with romance, Valentine's Day, or no. There was a time when this city was cheesy beyond belief, replete with motels advertising red, heart-shaped hot tubs and tacky attractions. A few of … [Read More...] about Ontario’s Niagara Falls Still Exudes Romance
Oktoberfest: The Largest Party in The World
by Amber Turnau Oktoberfest: one festival, 17 days, 6.2 million visitors, 6.9 million steins of beer, 104 oxen, 521, 872 chickens and 142, 253 pairs of pork sausages. Yes, the hedonistic Munich-based beer festival is rowdy, raucous, and … [Read More...] about Oktoberfest: The Largest Party in The World
Olympia, Greece: Catching the First Games
by Chris Millikan For twelve wonderful days, the newly inaugurated Carnival Freedom drops us at alluring Mediterranean ports steeped in glorious times past…and docking at Katakolon, Greece is no different. This sleepy seaside town of 600 … [Read More...] about Olympia, Greece: Catching the First Games
Exploring a Vancouver ‘Hood
by Julie H. Ferguson When I’m in a big city anywhere, I often avoid tourist traps by exploring a neighbourhood. The experience gets me in touch with the locals and shows me what it’s like to live there. If you happen to be visiting … [Read More...] about Exploring a Vancouver ‘Hood
How to Spend a Week In South Carolina
Exploring the American South rewards visitors with rich history, natural beauty, and flavors that linger long after the trip ends. To truly spend a week in South Carolina, you need balance: time for beaches, time for history, and time for food. This … [Read More...] about How to Spend a Week In South Carolina
Molokai’s Aloha Spirit: High Times and Tentalows
by Rick Millikan Cooing doves, gobbling wild turkeys and whistling exotic birds rouse us from cozy beachside tentalows. Seeking Hawaiian adventures, my partner and I takeoff in a racy red convertible along Molokai Ranch's rust-red roads and onto … [Read More...] about Molokai’s Aloha Spirit: High Times and Tentalows
The Best Hot Springs in Colorado for a Relaxing Escape
I love hot springs, relaxing lands of smoking water and tranquility. Colorado’s hot springs offer a fun escape. I’ve visited several across the state of smoking water, each with its own character and experience. Hot springs in Colorado provide warmth … [Read More...] about The Best Hot Springs in Colorado for a Relaxing Escape
Pampering Made Perfect at “The Point”
by Barbara Barton Sloane We are in the Adirondack wilderness, driving a winding road with snow covered pines forming a narrow passageway. Ahead of us, an intricate gate fashioned from logs and branches and spelling out “The Point.” After punching … [Read More...] about Pampering Made Perfect at “The Point”
Viking Longship Launching in Amsterdam
by Barbara Barton Sloane Biking, busing, tramming or hoofing it, Amsterdam is a city easy to get around. It has beauty, charm, and hundreds of canals connected by 500 pretty bridges - and flowers everywhere! These 17th century canals enjoy the … [Read More...] about Viking Longship Launching in Amsterdam