“Beautiful. And frigid”. That’s the comment left by one brave guest at Canada’s famed Ice Hotel on the shores of beautiful Lac St-Joseph, a mere 20 minutes west of Quebec. The frozen fortress gets its name, not surprisingly, from the …
Ocean Grove, NJ: A Seagull Shangri-La by Linda Oatman
Just an hour from Philly or New York City, there’s a seaside haven of rocking chairs on porches and a boardwalk bandstand, old-time penny candy and homemade ice cream, free parking, quiet streets, and more Victorian houses than the famed …
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The Region The World Forgot by Ron Kapon
It was two months since my heart operation; 1 ½ months after I returned from South Africa. I got a phone call from someone I did not know and who seemed to know me solely by reputation. What are you …
Around South America:Wondrous Sights-Cultural Delights by Larry and Gail Taylor
The ocean was calm all around the ship-as if we were on a lake. We hadn’t really known what to expect, but certainly not this. After all, we were sailing around the tip of South America-around Cape Horn-through what can …
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Chivero: Barbeque in Oaxaca, Mexico by Alvin Starkman
Some say it’s one of the oldest professions in Oaxaca, yet it garners little if any respect from most of the population notwithstanding the tradition and ceremony that has been its trademark for generations: the chivero, or slayer and preparer …
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Smiles and Suffering Amongst India’s Poorest Children
India. A country with a dizzying mix of cultures, languages and religions, all merging together to make a unique cocktail of sights, sounds and smells. India is home to over a billion people, making it the second most populated country …
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Manuel Antonio, Pacific Beaches of Costa Rica by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Manuel Antonio is known as the most beautiful National Park on the Pacific Ocean side of Costa Rica. En route there by car service we had the thrill of crossing a large concrete bridge where we got out to see …
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Harriman Hikers Guide to Winter & Cold Weather Hiking
The Harriman Hikers have been hiking weekly, year-round, in every type of weather imaginable for over 30 years. That said, we feel like we have a good deal of collective experience and knowledge to share regarding winter hiking and making …
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Lasting Impressions of Malta by Barry Napier
It was our third trip to Malta – said to be the hottest part of the Med – and the first few days sent us variable weather, just like a UK Spring. After that, we got the sun and heat …
Maryland’s Sea Shore in the Mountains
Vacation Time – the beach or the mountains? Hmmm – I can never decide, but what about both at the same time? Well, it is possible and I am not kidding. Within driving distance of many east coast and upper …
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