Gunkhole is a nautical term loosely defined as “to wander, discovering whatever is around the next bend or just over the horizon.” My wife and I enjoyed a splendid week of gunkholing aboard CruiseWest’s Spirit of Endeavor on their Pacific …
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Winter Reality Skiing by Andrew Der
A common misperception is that skiing is difficult to learn, only best done in one’s younger years, and expensive lessons are required. I am living proof that this is incorrect because I never touched a ski until I was 40 …
Don’t Leave Me!
I heard Bob’s frantic barking before my feet hit our driveway. I cautiously walked into our bedroom. The dog pen bars were bent! The linoleum strip was shredded. The white lab’s frenetic panting distorted his handsome face. I was shocked. …
FLORIDA: Fort Lauderdale to Key West by Neha Kirpal
Florida has some very unexplored and beautiful places that are a must for travelers to see! Our trip to Florida consisted mainly of the sector between Fort Lauderdale, Key West and Miami. One of the smartest ways to get around …
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My Travel Adventures in Washington State by David C. Terr
I have many fond memories of traveling in Washington State. I have toured much of this beautiful state at various times, including Mt. Rainier, Olympic National Park, and the San Juan Islands as well as the cities of Seattle, Spokane, …
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Living History at Mystic Seaport by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Mystic Seaport is a living history museum which replacates an the old whaling village from over 100 years ago. This is a Museum of America and the Sea, not a musty old stuffy museum but a whole village recreated as …
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Winter in Maryland’s Appalachia – or Reality Skiing
Within driving distance of many East Coast and upper Midwest communities lies this under-discovered and relatively secluded resort area – a massive yet cozy vacation community nestled in the natural mountain heritage of the Appalachians. While seemingly out of place …
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Kayaking In The St. Lawrence by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Just beyond Tadoussac at Les Bergeronnes in the wonderful Cote Nord Whale Watching Highway along the St. Lawrence in Quebec, Canada, we lunched at Mer et Monde Café, a bistro restaurant with very fresh and tasty food near the adventure …
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Best Inter-generational Days at Mystic Aquarium by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration in Mystic, CT, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this month. It is the perfect place for an inter-generational experience of great meaning and fun for grandparent, parents, and children alike. Arrive by opening time …
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Going For a Little Boat Ride 1,547 miles in a flats boat in the North Atlantic by Bob Brown
Last year, late in April, my phone rang on a Wednesday night. It was my brother Ralph. He wanted me to go on a boat trip to some island, called Bermuda, off of North Carolina. I was not home, but …
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