I went out to get a cup of java in Java and ended up on an infernal coffee odyssey through the Indonesian archipelago. Stretching out like a Komodo Dragon some 6,400 kilometers across the Ring of Fire, from the coffee …
The Charming Valley of the Moon, Ojai, California by Bonnie and Bill Neely
We had the opportunity of spending time in Ojai in April. Any time you choose to go is delightful because in Ojai (pronounced “O Hi”) they have four seasons every month! It can range from about 40 to 90 degrees …
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It’s Not Just Copper…It’s Gold
You can see the Great Wall of China from the Moon, right? Wrong. Despite the myth, you can’t see the Great Wall from that distance*. You can’t see the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine from the Moon either. Regardless, both man-made …
Explore Sebastopol and the Russian River by Patty Burness
Planning a trip to wine country? One advantage of living in the San Francisco Bay Area is that you can go in any direction and discover some of the best wines in the world. Try driving northwest to the friendly …
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The Diplomat Hotel- Then And Now by Ron Kapon
“A diplomat’s life is made up of three ingredients: protocol, Geritol and alcohol.”- Adlai E. Stevenson Jr. The Diplomat hotel in Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida, began in 1953 as the 150-room Envoy, erected by Samuel Friedland, the founder of the …
Sportsmen’s Lodge Celebrates a Half Century of Happy Travelers
Just off Highway 101 on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, California, lies quietly hidden from the noisy traffic of one of the busiest centers of Greater Los Angeles, the Sportsmen’s Lodge and Resort. We stayed there recently to enjoy its …
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Memories of Oklahoma City by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov I could never imagine that an empty room with a two-minute recording of a court proceeding would become a memory so powerful. Every time I think about it, my eyes tear up. A visit to the …
Independence, Missouri: Americana at its Best by Terry Zinn
Independence, Missouri is best known as the home of President Harry S. Truman and for his presidential library – but Independence has so much more to offer. I was pleasantly surprised at the expertise of exhibits at the Harry S. …
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A Winning Trifecta Dining Experience by Sandra and John Scott
It had been several years since, my husband, John and I had visited Niagara Falls, New York. While it is impossible to improve on the falls they are spectacular we were really impressed with the Seneca Niagara Casino. A winning …
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Juneau: Alaska’s Frontier City
Locked between mountains and the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is a great portal for visitors to be introduced to the rugged and beautiful “last frontier” state of Alaska. With a population of 31,000, Juneau is a cross between a city, a …
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