They say it’s hard to walk in another’s footsteps, but those were exactly the instructions we received when trekking along the ridge of an approximately 350-foot-high sand dune in Namibia. The old mountain-climbing adage applies here, as well: “The slower …
Author: Real Travel Adventures
Hong Kong, Asia’s Golden Gate by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov Most flights to South-East Asia change planes in Hong Kong. So there I was, just a 14-hour flight from San Francisco, jumping a day to reach the very future of Asia. I surely wouldn’t miss an …
KOA Welcomes Kampers All Over North America by Bonnie and Bill Neely
We have been RVers for many years and many miles. We have enjoyed all kinds of camping sites in 49 states (not Hawaii) l but we find the most reliably well equipped places are the KOA Kampgrounds, where you can …
Read More "KOA Welcomes Kampers All Over North America by Bonnie and Bill Neely"
The Lore of Champagne by Ron Kapon
Champagne, Taittinger & Reims: The lore of champagne is filled with courageous acts and bold people. Napoleon was a great lover of champagne and personally protected his favorite champagne house from invading armies. Churchill used champagne to elevate his spirits …
Hooray for Hollywood by Patty Burness
Hollywood is one fun place to visit. If you think it’s the playground for only the rich and famous, forget that notion and hop on the next plane to Southern California. Hollywood Boulevard, from North Highland to North Vine, is …
More Gastronomic Opportunities for Visitors to Southern Mexico by Alvin Starkman
The accolades tell it all: “I had a terrific and very inspiring time in Oaxaca. Your knowledge of the culture and region introduced us to so many interesting people, all willing to share their passion, whether it was for pottery, …
Read More "More Gastronomic Opportunities for Visitors to Southern Mexico by Alvin Starkman"
Visit Santa Fe and Its Remarkable Bishop’s Lodge
Combine the great history-building legacy of Jean Baptiste Lemy, first Catholic Archbishop of Santa Fe, New Mexico, with all the amenities of an outstanding resort, and you have the remarkable and lovely Bishop’s Lodge, located just three miles north of …
Read More "Visit Santa Fe and Its Remarkable Bishop’s Lodge"
Las Vegas Includes Family Fun by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Okay, so it is Sin City for some, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy many other types of activities in Las Vegas, Nevada, the amazing interruption in the middle of a vast wasteland of desert. Vegas is perhaps America’s …
Read More "Las Vegas Includes Family Fun by Bonnie and Bill Neely"
High Water Level on Danube River Doesn’t Dampen E. European Cruise
We were certainly enjoying our cruise up the Danube on Uniworld’s River Countess. The food was wonderful; the sites visited were interesting and life aboard was relaxing. This fifth day on the river, though, we passengers were wondering why the …
Read More "High Water Level on Danube River Doesn’t Dampen E. European Cruise"
In the Lap of Luxury in Sonoma Wine Country Inns by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov The Pacific was not pacified. Between the strong wind and the deafening sound of rushing waves there was no place for a peaceful stroll on a beach or a picnic under a rock. I had to …
Read More "In the Lap of Luxury in Sonoma Wine Country Inns by Emma Krasov"
Real Travel Adventures 