By Saul Schwartz At the end of our Viking Cruise in Vancouver, my wife Fern and I decided to stay for an additional two days to explore the city. We had never been there before. Set against coastal mountains and …
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South Carolina Islands and Beaches
By Bonnie Neely It is a warm and eerie feeling to go to a place which belonged to my ancestors before the Civil War. I have heard many fond tales of these Lowcountry islands near Beaufort, SC, and now my …
Why Traveling to Greece is Trending this Year (2023)
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov. In the ever-expanding world of travel, this year’s trend emerged and captured the hearts of history buffs, adventurers, and sun worshippers alike. It popped up in social media posts and casual conversations, and …
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A Practical Visitor’s Guide to The Monterey Bay Aquarium
By Carmel L. Mooney Visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a spectacular excursion for any visitor to the Monterey Peninsula. However, making the most of one’s visit can seem a bit daunting, particularly if the schedule only allows for a …
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Fun Along the Delaware River
by Bonnie & Bill Neely We have returned again and again to the picturesque, historic towns along the Delaware River, which forms the state line of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We enjoy the area largely because there are no “big …
In San Francisco Bay Area, Comfort Food Takes Center Stage
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov San Francisco and its environs have long been known for multi-cultural cuisines and culinary innovation. With a focus on locally sourced, farm-to-table, sustainable, and organic ingredients, some of the recent trends in the …
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Garden Clubs Help Build and Beautify Greenville, South Carolina
By Bonnie & Bill Neely Carolina Foothills Garden Club led an effort to establish Falls Park beginning in 1967 and persuaded the city to move the four-lane vehicular bridge which covered the Reedy Falls in downtown. For decades mills had …
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No Passport Required – Seven Days in the U.S. Virgin Islands
By Saul Schwartz My wife Fern and I spent one week in January in three of the U.S. Virgin Islands: Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Water Island. We used Saint Thomas as our base for our travels. As a …
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In a Melting Pot of San Francisco Cuisines
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov. For the enormous amount of ethnic cuisines that constitute the fabric of San Francisco’s restaurant scene there’s a relatively small number of eateries that venture into a fusion territory. Even if in the …
Segal Music Museum Deemed in Top Worldwide
By Bonnie Neely When our son, TV and film composer Blake Neely, was in Greenville, SC, during holidays recently, we had the privilege of a private tour of the Sigal Music Museum, guided by the Artistic Director and Chief Curator, …
