When I was first blindfolded, I felt disoriented, out of control, with the added annoying question lurking in the back of my head: I am a travel writer, how am I supposed to take notes? But our Mayan guide propelled …
Drinking In Denver Delights by Terry Zinn
With only a short visit to exciting towns, I like to stay within walking distance to its dining and attractions. Not having to rent a car at the airport has its advantages, and takes some of the stress out of …
Gascon Gastronomy: The Farmer’s Armagnac by John M.Edwards
Where Is The Gers? Taking a back road into Auch, France (population: 22,000), the remote ersatz capital of the Gers, in a rented Renault time machine, two hired housesitters pinched themselves. Auch! As the 15th-century Cathedral de Sainte Marie and …
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Saddle Up in Ecuador by Linda Ballou
We cantered along the ancient Inca trade routes with vistas stretching to eternity. While descending on a narrow track into the less-traveled Zuleta Valley, the sky darkened. A mist hit us and a few drops fell on my cheeks. Instead …
In Great Style at Stonepine Estate by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov Heading to Stonepine Estate and Equestrian Center on a calm sunny afternoon, I planned so many things to do in Carmel Valley – one of the most precious jewels of Northern California! Point Lobos State Reserve …
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Patagonia: Mylodon Cave and Torres De Paine by Bonnie and Bill Neely
From our itinerary we had no idea this would be a FULL day of travel! We flew about five hours from Santiago Airport to Punta Arenas, stopping briefly at Puerto Montt, which had the gorgeous backdrop of the Andes Mountains, …
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Baltic Cruising: Russian Gems and Nordic Capitals by Marci DeWolf
In the long, glamorous history of ocean voyages, there has never been a better time to book a cruise. Today, it’s possible to visit exotic ports of call our grandparents could only read about. Holland America’s Baltic Cruise on the …
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Decades of Rock and Roll Cruise Sails Again by Linda Oatman
Rocking the Caribbean since 2006, the Decades of Rock and Roll Oldies Cruise set sail on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, presenting yet another successful event from February 1-9. Kicking off in Fort Lauderdale, the cruise included 200 avid …
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Sacha Lodge, Ecuador – It’s a Jungle Out There by Linda Ballou
“The Earth has music, for those who listen” – William Shakespeare I leaned back on the comfy seat of a canoe shared with five other travelers in the magical maze of canals at Sacha Lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon basin …
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Meddling with Medieval Mysteries: Hiking Through History in Southern France by Fyllis Hockman
Climbing up the wide circular stone staircase to our hotel room in the Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse on the first night, I knew this would be a very different trip. I could just as easily be accessing a medieval …
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