By Bonnie & Bill Neely We had heard of Joshua Tree National Park and seen pictures but never been there. Our son, who loves the desert, decided to introduce us to this wonderful place in which he loves to hike. …
10 Holiday Gifts for Healthy Travel
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Traveling this holiday season isn’t easy, not only because of the usual hurdles that come with winter weather and more and more common these days (yet no less frustrating) airport delays, but also …
Alamogordo, New Mexico, White Sands
By Bonnie and Bill Neely The Tularosa Basin in New Mexico, which has been inhabited by people since the end of the Ice Age, has some very unusual, protected areas which are not-to-miss. The first known people were Jornada Mongollon …
Carmel Mission Inn, a Polished Gem of Central California
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov No matter how many times you travel to California’s Central Coast, the magnetic pull of this gorgeously rugged stretch of the Pacific, framed with ancient rocks, lined with Monterey pines and cypresses, covered …
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Chiricahua National Monument at Willcox, New Mexico
By Bonnie & Bill Neely Whenever we drive West, we try to go through the small town of Willcox, Arizona, where for years we found the best coffee and cinnamon rolls anywhere. The little sweet shop was right on the …
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Seven Days in Maine: Everything but the Moose
By Saul Schwartz My wife Fern and I spent four days in and around Acadia National Park and then three days in the Portland, Maine area. Because there is no lodge with Acadia, we stayed at an Airbnb off State …
Calistoga Resorts: Modern Chic with Nostalgic Charm
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov The city of Calistoga, California, is located in the northern part of Napa Valley, between the Mayacamas Mountains to the west, and Vaca Mountains to the east. The geologically young, sill active volcanic …
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Four Days in Verdant Vermont
By Saul Schwartz My wife Fern and I spent four days in September in the Green Mountain State during the time of year when the leaves were just beginning to color in hues other than green. Our first trip together …
Valley of Fires in Carrizozo, New Mexico
By Bonnie & Bill Neely On this RV trip across the USA in summer of 2021 we were discovering places we had never heard of, but which were real finds! Valley of Fires Recreation Area is part of the Bureau …
When Wine Tastings Return to San Francisco
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Founded back in 2010 to promote Italian wines paired with Chef Donato’s authentic Italian cuisine, Enoteca 100 had to resort to its virtual form last year, but now it has returned in all …
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