We spotted the Inn Above Tide during our very first trip to Sausalito. Perched over the San Francisco Bay, it was tucked away in a quiet corner, yet smack in the center of town, and before I ever stepped foot …
A Sea Turtle Summer On Ana Belle Island by Andrew Der
My previous coverage of Anna Maria Island (see A Florida Secret) revealed a myriad of subtropical undiscovered family fun to be explored during the off season. A family destination truly worthy of a visit is one where there is always …
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IRISH INDEPENDENCE MONUMENTS IN DUBLIN by Rachel Decker
I had never touched bullet holes. I had never read a condemned man’s last letter to his wife. I had never sat alone, silent, in the stony rain and reflected upon the fierce sense of pride and sadness that accompanies …
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Living in Iceland by June Lee
“Hurry up, June,” said eight-year-old Carol. “We don’t want to be out here when it gets too dark.” Carol shifted in her Girl Scout uniform while holding her sister’s hand. Carol and June, two siblings living in the southwestern region …
Ties that Bind: Falling in Love with the Aran Islands by Guylaine Spencer
I am always baffled when people call me brave for travelling alone, for at heart I know I’m a coward. My fear flared up in full force that morning, as I stood in the two-room airport, just outside of Galway, …
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Garmisch-Partenkirtchen, More Than a Ski Resort by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Garmisch-Partenkirtchen is famed as the largest ski area in Germany, but we were there in summer to discover the other wonderf of this historic little town in Bavaria. We opted for a walking tour, even though it was a bit …
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Visiting Alpacas by Cecilia M. Miller
Whether you are a family looking for an outing, an animal lover, an Alpaca owner, a prospective Alpaca business associate, or any combination thereof, you will be assured an unforgettable visit if you arrange a tour of an Alpaca ranch. …
Health Spa – All Natural on Florida Beach by Rona Gilbert
It was an innocent invitation issued to my mother– a little mother-daughter bonding and relaxation at a health spa for Mother’s Day. While the invitation was genuine, I did have an ulterior motive. The real motivation was that I …
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Blackout in Barstow by J.C. Bailey
It was a dark and stormy night..No, really—it really was dark and stormy. We were driving south on Interstate-15 in California late one summer afternoon. The clouds had built up all day, and the storms were beginning to vent …
Confronting Fear & Other Things In the Wilderness : Part 3
First there was the morning’s agenda. Nick had described it as a ride “up the mountain” offering spectacular views. Spectacular views? All the ones we’d seen so far involved standing at the edge of a cliff. But I was willing …
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