Photography by Yuri Krasov ‘It’s snowing in Chicago,’ said my friend Marina, showing me her iPhone. I looked at the pic sent real time by her daughter who was about to shovel their driveway back home, and averted my eyes. …
A Funny but True Story of Cave Tubing in Belize by Kelly M. Sumner
A little while ago my husband and I decided to take a cruise. It had been awhile since our last vacation with just the two of us, and we were really looking forward to getting away without the kids. We …
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A Superb Destination Pair in Pennsylvania by Dean & Nancy Hoch
Not long ago, the two of us decided on the spur of the moment to spend a few days in Reading, Pennsylvania, before heading to our original objective of Valley Forge. When we made this decision, however, we never realized …
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Time Travel In Laos by Julie Emrich Fredrick
“Just how far outside of the box are you thinking?” My husband’s concern was mounting when I announced that Laos should be the destination to celebrate our 10th anniversary. We had agreed that we wanted to visit a country that …
Reborn at Iceland’s Golden Circle
Day 1 How do you react when a dream begins to materialize and when it leaves the comfort of the mind and becomes merciless reality? Me? I sleep like a baby. I startle awake as the drink cart bangs …
Don’t Miss Downtown Napa
It used to be that people would drive through Napa on their way to someplace else. Not any more. There are so many choices: great accommodations, fantastic restaurants, delicious wine tasting, a lively marketplace. I stayed for a few days …
The Beauty of Wyoming by Olga Straatsma
If you want to be close to the wild nature, to feel the wind of Freedom in the morning, to ride a beautiful horse on the prairie, to try to find peace in your soul, then, Wyoming is a place …
Ancient Spiritual India : Khajuraho by Bonnie and Bill Neely
After experiencing the Golden Triangle of India with its cities of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and the relics of the era of Maharajas, the next experience SmarTours had for us was traveling by train from Agra to Jhansi and then on …
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A Visit To Long Island, NY by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Our first visit to Long Island was a delightful respite from the extreme Texas summer heat. The beaches are beautiful golden sand with the blue Atlantic waves rolling in gently unless the weather is windy or inclement. Fire Island National …
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Santa Barbara SBIFF 2011 Attracted Winning Stars by Barbara Singer
No wonder everyone flocks to Santa Barbara each Winter. It’s a yearly phenomenon to be there for the winning movie star tributes, non-stop screenings, food dining feasts and round about parties. Speaking of film festivals the Santa Barbara International Film …
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