Story and photos by Joanne Lane I'm wading down a Hoi An street with my latest purchase held shoulder high to escape the floodwaters. It's our last day in Hoi An but I'll be danged if I'm going to let the annual rainy season prevent me from … [Read More...] about Lapping it up in Hoi An, Vietnam
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South Africa’s Blue Train
by Nick Walton Invigorate your senses and ease yourself back into the easy chair of nostalgia with Africa’s one and only Blue Train; true opulence on rails. When you travel to Africa or find yourself amidst the company of the jet-set and globe … [Read More...] about South Africa’s Blue Train
Exploring Victoria’s Eccentric Past
by Chris Millikan The historic Galloping Goose rail-line once linked Swartz Bay to Victoria; passengers paid 3-cents-a-mile to chug into BC's capital. These days it's a scenic greenway, and we cycle the thirty-five kilometer trail and … [Read More...] about Exploring Victoria’s Eccentric Past
Unpacking the Charm of Charleston: Tips for New Residents
Moving to Charleston can be an exciting adventure, full of charm and new experiences. Whether you’re relocating for work, family, or simply a change of scenery, this historic city offers an irresistible blend of Southern hospitality, scenic beauty, … [Read More...] about Unpacking the Charm of Charleston: Tips for New Residents
How to Turn a Weekend Getaway Into an Unexpected Adventure
Weekend trips often follow the same routine. Many people check into a hotel, visit common spots, then return home unchanged. You can create a stronger memory by shifting the way you plan and move through new places. Small choices guide you toward … [Read More...] about How to Turn a Weekend Getaway Into an Unexpected Adventure
Getting Away From it All – And Then Some
Story by J. David Cox. “We have seals, whales, bears, bazillionaires and hurricane-force winds up here in Calm Channel. It may be a lot of things, but it ain’t calm!” Mark said this with his trademark grin on his face. My wife and I had just … [Read More...] about Getting Away From it All – And Then Some
Ceský Krumlov: The Bohemian Jewel in Europe’s Glittering Crown
by Tom Douglas The child in all of us yearns for a magical land where we can hide away from all our cares – places like Camelot, or Brigadoon, or Shangri-La., or Ceský Krumlov. Ceský Krumlov? Graced with a name that to the North American ear … [Read More...] about Ceský Krumlov: The Bohemian Jewel in Europe’s Glittering Crown
Pageantry and Tradition at Windsor and Eton
By Chris Millikan Pageantry and tradition await us just thirty-minutes away from Paddington station. During an easy day trip from London, my husband, daughter Jessica and I hop an early train and spend an enjoyable day sightseeing in both Windsor … [Read More...] about Pageantry and Tradition at Windsor and Eton
The Reward of Choosing Small
Hidden European Villages Worth Exploring This Year I arrived just before dusk, suitcase rattling over cobblestones, church bells echoing across an empty square. The air smelled of woodsmoke and bread. No tour buses. No souvenir stalls shouting for … [Read More...] about The Reward of Choosing Small
Roman Pompeii: Suspended in Time
By Chris Millikan A day trip from Naples, Italy introduces us to one of Europe’s best-preserved archaeological sites. The catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD entombed Pompeii under six meters of volcanic ash. Entering this sophisticated … [Read More...] about Roman Pompeii: Suspended in Time
India: Kaziranga’s Wild Kingdom
by Margaret Deefholts From where I sit perched on my elephant howdah, the Kaziranga National Park is a stretch of wild grassland fringed by marshland and thick jungle. The mahout nudges me gently and points. Fifty feet away, small ears … [Read More...] about India: Kaziranga’s Wild Kingdom
No More Storms in South Africa
by Lauren Kramer It was called the Cape of Storms by early Dutch settlers, whose ships floundered in turbulent seas on the jagged rocks surrounding the southern-most tip of Africa. When flying in to Cape Town today, however, visitors are … [Read More...] about No More Storms in South Africa