By Fyllis Hockman There is very little that can entice me to get up at 4 a.m. but how often do you get a chance to bathe a Buddha? And not just any Buddha but one that the actual real …
A Weekend in Wilmington, Delaware
By Saul Schwartz My wife Fern and I met my brother-in-law Paul and sister-in-law Karen for a very pleasant weekend in Wilmington last August. With 73,000 residents, Wilmington is Delaware’s most populous city. Over the weekend, we learned how Wilmington …
Uncommon Flavors of Europe: Finding a Key to the Cipher
By Emma Krasov, photography by Emma Krasov Traveling from Ticino, an Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, to Bolzano (Bozen) – a German-speaking region of Italy, I had an expressed purpose to study the most traditional European foodstuffs that make their way …
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Rafting On Pigeon River, Tennessee
By Bonnie and Bill Neely Whether it is your first time or you are veteran kayak or raft enthusiasts, THIS is the adventure for you! Smoky Mountain Outdoors is located just 45 minutes East of Gatlinburg in Hartford, TN. The …
Brooklyn, New York is More Than Just Coney Island
by Maureen C. Bruschi I have nothing against Coney Island. A bite of a Nathan’s hot dog at the original Nathan’s hot dog stand at the corner of Surf and Stillwell on Coney Island alone is worth the trip. Toss …
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Nova Scotia – Shaped by the Land and Sea
By Marci DeWolf Nova Scotia’s history and diverse cultures are defined by the sea. One senses a rich and storied past entering the capital of Halifax. The iconic Bluenose II Schooner, Peggy’s Cove lighthouse and Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail illustrate …
Four Days of Exploration in the Vibrant Hungarian Capital of Budapest
By Saul Schwartz With a population of about 1.7 million, the Hungarian capital may seem imposing at first. However, the historic areas within Buda and Pest are contained within a manageable geographic area. These now united “twin cities” are divided …
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Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country: Hospitality, Art, Farm-Fresh Food
By Emma Krasov, photography by Yuri Krasov The largest hotel in Sonoma County, located in the heart of California Wine Country, Hyatt Regency in Santa Rosa is definitely more than just a place to stay. Recently renovated with brand new …
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Along Buller Creek, South Island, New Zealand
By Bonnie and Bill Neely What a surprise we had as we were boarding the Interislander Ferry from Wellington on the North Island, New Zealand, to Picton on the South Island! We watched the unloading of the in-coming ship we …
City and Shore: From New Jersey to Manhattan and Back Again
By Linda Oatman High For travelers who love both the bustle of city life and the laid-back relaxation of the beach, the Seastreak Ferry makes it easy with two stops in Manhattan (Wall Street and Midtown) and two in New …
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