I have watched scores of National Geographic specials and the ones that intrigue me the most were the river explorations. My adventurous side longed to join such a trip but the sybaritic side wanted the adventure to include excellent accommodations, …
Mounting Moab by Perry and Brandi Montoya
Do surfers feel squeezed when we summer sun gawkers skim their swells? Are artists alienated by onlooker amateurs? Can climbers feel crunched by this casual crest crawler? Sadly, and admittedly, guilty as charged in all cases, particularly with our most …
Year of Russia in Monaco is Russian Through and Through by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov According to The Monaco Times article, dedicated to this year’s record numbers of tourists flocking to the second smallest and most densely populated country in the world, Russian visitors closely follow the tourism avalanches descending on …
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Moss Landing KOA near Monterey, California by Bonnie and Bill Neely
We had a hard time finding Moss Landing KOA, and fortunately we called 1 831 663 2886 because the directions in KOA book were not clear. This is a tiny little harbor town about 30 minutes from Monterey, CA. The …
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My Fantasy Road Trip by Howard Hian
As a travel writer, I’m often questioned about my dream vacation. My answer is a “poker getaway.” I’d follow my personal yellow brick road in the direction of a casino or card room to play in Hold ‘Em and/or Omaha …
A Road Trip Through Georgia by Terry Zinn
Photography by Terry Zinn When you think of visiting Georgia you may only think of the big towns like Atlanta or Augusta, but there are other fascinating towns if you can make the time to travel by car which produces …
Nova Scotia and its Wineries by Ron Kapon
Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s three Maritime Provinces that include New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Its capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the second smallest Canadian province, the first being Prince Edward Island. The population was 921,000 in …
Tea at the Palace by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov The more I travel around the globe the more I appreciate home. Granted, my home is San Francisco – the legendary American city of sophistication, elegance, and intellectualism as well as artistic spirit, inclusiveness, and openness …
Island Packers Excursion to Channel Islands by Bonnie and Bill Neely
On an overcast and chilly day in late May we boarded our Island Packers all day boat trip to Santa Cruz Island, about 20 miles out from Oxnard/Ventura, California. The five Channel Islands are protected as a National Park and …
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Making the Most of Museum Day Live in NYC by Jill Thompson
It’s no secret that New York City is home to some of the best museums in the world. But did you know that one day a year a slew of museums open their doors to patrons free of charge? Museum …
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