You can see the Great Wall of China from the Moon, right? Wrong. Despite the myth, you can’t see the Great Wall from that distance*. You can’t see the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine from the Moon either. Regardless, both man-made …
Category: North America
Explore Sebastopol and the Russian River by Patty Burness
Planning a trip to wine country? One advantage of living in the San Francisco Bay Area is that you can go in any direction and discover some of the best wines in the world. Try driving northwest to the friendly …
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The Diplomat Hotel- Then And Now by Ron Kapon
“A diplomat’s life is made up of three ingredients: protocol, Geritol and alcohol.”- Adlai E. Stevenson Jr. The Diplomat hotel in Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida, began in 1953 as the 150-room Envoy, erected by Samuel Friedland, the founder of the …
Sportsmen’s Lodge Celebrates a Half Century of Happy Travelers
Just off Highway 101 on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, California, lies quietly hidden from the noisy traffic of one of the busiest centers of Greater Los Angeles, the Sportsmen’s Lodge and Resort. We stayed there recently to enjoy its …
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Memories of Oklahoma City by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov I could never imagine that an empty room with a two-minute recording of a court proceeding would become a memory so powerful. Every time I think about it, my eyes tear up. A visit to the …
Independence, Missouri: Americana at its Best by Terry Zinn
Independence, Missouri is best known as the home of President Harry S. Truman and for his presidential library – but Independence has so much more to offer. I was pleasantly surprised at the expertise of exhibits at the Harry S. …
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A Winning Trifecta Dining Experience by Sandra and John Scott
It had been several years since, my husband, John and I had visited Niagara Falls, New York. While it is impossible to improve on the falls they are spectacular we were really impressed with the Seneca Niagara Casino. A winning …
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Juneau: Alaska’s Frontier City
Locked between mountains and the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is a great portal for visitors to be introduced to the rugged and beautiful “last frontier” state of Alaska. With a population of 31,000, Juneau is a cross between a city, a …
A Couple Exposes the City of Roses by Perry and Brandi Montoya
Okay, take it now. I will admit that it is there for the taking. More, I will gladly give it to you. Indeed, if my “man card” is to be surrendered after an article such as this . . . …
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SO MANY “Oh’s” — and “Aah’s” — IN OKLAHOMA CITY by Dean & Nancy Hoch
You’ve heard of “BIG D.” Dallas, Texas, of course. Now there’s a new descriptive vowel on the travel scene. It’s “BIG O,” and it stands for OKLAHOMA CITY, the gem of the great state of Oklahoma. Wanna learn more about …
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