“How about a trip to the coast to an abalone picnic,” asked Dave, a long-time abalone diver. “Opening Day of the season is April 1st, and my dive club’s meeting at Fort Ross .” “I’m ready,” I said. What a …
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From the Kalahari to Okavango by Larry and Gail Taylor
That morning in Botswana played out as if it was a tightly-edited film sequence. Our group of five was in a Range Rover on a rough dirt road. Our guides, Dix and Simon, from Mapula Camp, were out on the …
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Of Kings and Castles in the North of Germany by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov Formerly known as East Germany, this land of dense forests and flowering meadows, rolling hills and blue lakes, went from being a part of Prussia to becoming a part of Communist Bloc, and is now waiting …
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Hope Valley’s Majestic Sorensen’s Resort
You can’t help but leave your cares and stress behind at Sorensen’s All Season Resort in Hope Valley, California, where faxes, cell service, and TV’s are not missed and where reservations are still marked by hand in pencil. Nestled in …
Stewart Island: The “Other” New Zealand Island by Fyllis Hockman
Fifteen flashlights shone downward as we gingerly picked our way through the bush. At the appropriate signal, we extinguished our lights, and 15 expectant adults gathered noiselessly behind our boot-and-camouflage-attired leader. As his sole light hopped and skipped across the …
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On the Civil War Trail in North Georgia by Terry Zinn
Some anniversaries are long awaited and some sneak up on us. The One Hundred and Fiftieth remembrance of that “recent unpleasantness” (as the South sometimes recalls the American Civil War) will soon be upon us. Visiting battlefields, memorials, and re-enactments …
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Cabarrus County Offers More Than Races by Bonnie and Bill Neely
As you watch NASCAR racing on TV have you ever wondered how in the world those cars are made to endure so much and keep the drivers safe? Well, it is time to make a trip to Charlotte, NC, and …
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Vienna of Art and Design by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov Designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel, the “non-color” hotel with all rooms entirely monochrome in white, grey, or black, gives the starring role to Vienna downtown seen through its glass walls, with Stephansdom – a …
Chicago Is Second To None by Terry Zinn
Known as the second city, Chicago is second to none. Chicago is a fascinating city with a history documented in its architecture. The best way for a visitor to extract the most information and enjoyment in the least amount of …
A Young Man’s Global Search for the Roots of Gratitude
Ever since I was 16, I was drawn to Buddhism and the magical promise of Nepal and Tibet. While this curiosity continued to percolate in the back of my mind and deep within my soul, I hadn’t thought much about …
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