Upon our arrival in Stockholm, via Wow Air and Flybus, we navigated the subway and buses without difficulty. Although signage in English is limited, English speaking transportation workers did not hesitate to direct us to the correct line when asked. …
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My Pilgrimage, Part II by Darryl Romeo
What was expected to be a Peaceful 16 day Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain, France and Italy turned out to be, for me, a tour of tribulations. Looking back it seems so strange that we can laugh about things that were …
In Denver, at Leisure by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov Denver, Colorado, is a gateway to advanced skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and so many other wonderful outdoor activities so many of my athletic friends appreciate and pursue here. I love mountains, too, but we have an …
Wellington, South Island, New Zealand by Bonnie and Bill Neely
We don’t enjoy big cities but we had to see the capital of all New Zealand, Wellington, a big, thriving and pretty city with ocean bay all around it. We are always drawn to capitol buildings and docks and both …
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Hot Spots on the Highway 1 Discovery Route on California’s Central Coast by Linda Ballou
Immense waves crashed against black volcanic rock on the wild stretch of beach seen from Highway One. I was on my way to Piedras Blancas three miles north of the infamous Hearst Castle. Each year thousands of elephant seals haul …
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Exploring Venice: Lost and Found. And Special Finds. Repeat by Fyllis Hockman
Walking home to our apartment in Venice, we share a wave through the window with the owner of Baba, our local osteria. Leaving for a day of sightseeing, a cup of my favorite pistachio gelato awaits me despite the early …
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My Pilgrimage by Darryl Romeo
Having said our goodbyes to those opulent and bewitching hills of Monserrat in Spain, we were finally on our way to Lourdes in France. The majority of us had never ridden a cable car so it was quite a surprise …
My Lucky Stars on AmaWaterways by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov AmaStella was the name of a brand new AmaWaterways ship I happily boarded for a 7-night river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen a few weeks ago. With “Stella” (star) in its name and a rich, saturated …
Rainbow Springs is a Must in Rotorua, New Zealand by Bonnie and Bill Neely
In New Zealand North Island State Highway 27 from the north to Rotorua is a beautiful road of wineries and dense conifer forests mixed with jungles of tall jungle fern trees. We stopped just inside Rotorua to see Rainbow Springs …
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Sailing with HAL by Howard Hian
There is nothing easier than cruising roundtrip from your hometown; no TSA lines or airline delays and, once onboard, you immediately begin your vacation. That’s what it was like sailing from San Diego on Holland America Line (HAL for short). …
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