by John Clites Our buggy hurtled up the dune, and I grabbed the roll bar with both hands, preparing again to leap the crest a la the Rat Patrol. At the last second Sergio, our bugueiro, yanked the steering wheel to the right and we slued to a stop … [Read More...] about Natal, Brazil’s Undiscovered Adventure Playground
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Culinary Markets Around the World Travelers Should Visit
Travel often begins with food, and markets give the clearest view of local life. Culinary markets around the world bring together farmers, cooks, and families who share daily meals and time-tested habits. In Istanbul, vendors line busy streets with … [Read More...] about Culinary Markets Around the World Travelers Should Visit
How to Stop Smoking in Two Days in Peru (and other feats)
by Maryalice Wood O.K. I’m not talking cigarette smoking here. In the Peruvian Highlands, women cook over open fires in their primitive mud huts and the soot-blackened walls attest to the state of their lungs! What to do? Volunteer … [Read More...] about How to Stop Smoking in Two Days in Peru (and other feats)
Curacao: Full of Curiosities
By Chris McBeath The tiny Dutch island of Curacao in the Caribbean, seems an unlikely spot for an anthropological dig. Not the kind where the dusty soil coats to the sweat of your skin and creeps beneath your finger nails but the sort where human … [Read More...] about Curacao: Full of Curiosities
Remembrance of Things Past: Route 66
by Margaret Deefholts For the last few days, I have been following a trail blazed by Northern Arizona’s pioneers and settlers, and as my journey draws to a close, I hit a road that is more than just a small diversion into Arizona’s past. It is a … [Read More...] about Remembrance of Things Past: Route 66
Hurry To Hanoi – A City Of Beauty
by Sandra Harper Late one January afternoon I arrived in the center of Hanoi, the capital city of VietNam The sun sets early in the winter so the first thing I did was rush to one of the lakes that dot the city to savour the warmth. Standing by … [Read More...] about Hurry To Hanoi – A City Of Beauty
The Rhythms Of Havana
Story and photos by Susan Deefholts I look down at the cobblestones outside the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales in Havana, Cuba. They are rectangular, and laid flush, like bricks—except that they’re brown and have an intriguing grain to them. … [Read More...] about The Rhythms Of Havana
Legends of the Pony Express
by Kathleen Walls For those of us of a certain age, the legend of the Pony Express is branded into our collective consciousness by images of larger than life heroes engaged in non-stop adventures as they blazed an endless trail across the American … [Read More...] about Legends of the Pony Express
Frolic in Nature and Taste the Culture in Riviera Nayarit
by Irene Butler Curtains of foliage drape the sides of narrow waterways deep in the mangrove forest. Our small boat manoeuvres past the bulging roots needed to hold these towering trees upright in the silt base. “See the crocodiles?” says our … [Read More...] about Frolic in Nature and Taste the Culture in Riviera Nayarit
Seattle in 24 Hours
by Rita Cook What could be more fun than a trip to Seattle with thoughts of coffee, grunge, computer genius protégés and of course, the Seattle Seahawks. On a recent trip to this popular Pacific Northwest town however, I found there was a whole … [Read More...] about Seattle in 24 Hours
Amazon Healer in Colombia
by Roberta Staley After years spent travelling to some of the more grim areas of the world without getting sick, the Patron Saint of Safe Travel, Saint Christopher, seemingly abandoned me. Here I was in a little hotel in Bogotá in Colombia, … [Read More...] about Amazon Healer in Colombia
Lakefront Adventures Near Chicago That Locals Love
Lakefront adventures near Chicago bring energy and nature together in a way few cities can match. Lake Michigan stretches for miles, and the shoreline gives everyone space to move, relax, and explore. Paths connect beaches, parks, harbors, and … [Read More...] about Lakefront Adventures Near Chicago That Locals Love