Category: Travel

The name, Silversea, has always meant the best in cruising – small ships and impeccable service amidst luxurious surroundings. So, when we heard about the line’s newest ship, the Silver Spirit, we were anxious to sail on it. With a …

As the two of us travel around this great, old USA, we’re always on the lookout for unique destinations. We certainly found one recently — a city that boasts the following impressive rankings –among numerous others: · 2010 Sunset Magazine’s …

Karen refugee camp in the Thailand-Burma border. The Karen tribe is famous for women’s ornaments (they are commonly known as giraffe-women). Despite conscience issues affecting me during this visit, I was stunned by the elegance and beauty of the women. …

Anytime of the year is the right time to visit Santa Fe, New Mexico, and especially now while it is celebrating its 400th Anniversary. Besides special festival and events, some anytime favorites are the newly opened New Mexico History Museum …

The Power Monkey eXplorer is an amazing gadget we were sent to try. It is so needed for travelers like us that I decided to make an entire article devoted to it. How many times we have been camping or …

Your ducks have been aligned for you by the travel company. You’re amped and ready for a trip going places you’ve never been before with a group of seemingly like-minded adventure enthusiasts. Bring it on! Just wait a quick minute. …

Arroyo Guacamaya is one of the closest ecotourism sites to the City of Oaxaca, accessible by private vehicle in about an hour, or public transportation. La Guacamaya has most if not all of the features and attractions of the more …

Facing the daunting task of preparing to navigate the smallest powerboat ever to cross the North Atlantic and set a distance record, my brother Ralph and I were inspired by the hopes that this might be a wonderful vehicle to …

Confusion regarding tipping at all inclusive resorts, as well as in countries around the world, lead to numerous questions to me on a regular basis as travellers seek advice on the subject. There is no one simple answer as cultures …

Summer is wrapping up, and for many people this signals a much deserved and much anticipated end of summer vacation before the weather turns chilly and the leaves begin to fall. But it’s no secret that the current recession has …