by Mary Pat Musick I stood on the balcony of our rented condo in San Pedro and watched the lone fisherman stroll to a small craft at the end of the tired-looking dock. He raised the sails, caught enough breeze to move through the still waters and … [Read More...] about Timeless Adventures in Belize
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A Texas State of Mind
Exploring a Capital City and Remembering the Alamo by Barbara Barton Sloane “Alright, alright, alright,” as one famous and easy-on-the-eyes Texan drawled in the classic film Dazed and Confused. In fact, those were the first words the actor … [Read More...] about A Texas State of Mind
Relocating to the Mountains: A Weekend Escape Turned Permanent Move
Sometimes, a weekend getaway is all it takes to change the course of your life. Picture this: you're sitting on the porch of a cozy cabin, sipping coffee while soaking in the peaceful mountain views. It’s just a weekend trip, but something stirs … [Read More...] about Relocating to the Mountains: A Weekend Escape Turned Permanent Move
On the Trail of the Black and Whites
by Cherie Clement Summer has ended, the nights are drawing in and the majority of tourists are in annual hibernation, so now is the time to enjoy the sensory delights of many parts of the English countryside. My husband likes driving and taking … [Read More...] about On the Trail of the Black and Whites
Fun and Firewalkers Fiji Style
by Irene Butler Day trips from Denarau Island to Fiji's largest island of Viti Levu are just a causeway away! Our Sofitel Resort & Spa on Denarau is a perfect launch from which to seek out the cultural, historical and untamed tropical … [Read More...] about Fun and Firewalkers Fiji Style
Safety Travel Tips for Seniors with Limited Mobility
Traveling is one of the pleasures that should not be restricted by age or physical abilities. Even for those seniors with restricted mobility, going out and discovering new places remains a valuable activity. Older people can travel safely and … [Read More...] about Safety Travel Tips for Seniors with Limited Mobility
Romancing the Stone: Streaking Along the Sunshine Coast and Visiting Rockwater Secret Cove Resort
Story and photos by Cherie Thiessen In the old days we knew it as Lord Jim Resort, a collection of chalets and cottages on a pretty part of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, picturesquely named Halfmoon Bay. We would drop in for a decent meal … [Read More...] about Romancing the Stone: Streaking Along the Sunshine Coast and Visiting Rockwater Secret Cove Resort
Geothermal Wonders and Glowworm Caves in New Zealand’s North Island
By Irene Butler Pohutu Geyser erupts on average twenty times a day… it should not be long now. My husband Rick and I patiently wait before the gigantic rock mound from which intermittent spurts of steam escape through a large central crevice. … [Read More...] about Geothermal Wonders and Glowworm Caves in New Zealand’s North Island
Spain Lives in Puebla, Mexico’s City of Angels
by Habeeb Salloum Our guide's voice came through loud and clear over the microphone as we left Mexico City, the largest urban centre in the world, for the city of Puebla. "My name is Manuel, but I'm always confused about my name. When I enter a … [Read More...] about Spain Lives in Puebla, Mexico’s City of Angels
Nashville’s Steel Magnolias
by Kathleen Walls The history of Nashville, Tennessee is liberally sprinkled with women who didn't know "their place". So if you've been feeling like you have to keep on your toes to survive in "a man's world". Music City is a great place to … [Read More...] about Nashville’s Steel Magnolias
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
Weekend Sojourn in Barcelona
Story by Caroline M. Jackson After commandeering a flip-down seat near the crowded doorway, I hovered over my suitcase like a broody hen as our train left the airport and headed towards Barcelona. A young Spanish student, Francesco, perched … [Read More...] about Weekend Sojourn in Barcelona