by Anna Bright Surrounded by hell-bent footsteps and a blur of grey scowls, we ducked onto a suddenly peaceful train, to escape the insanity of rush hour London for an altogether more green and more pleasant part of the land. I heard a keen … [Read More...] about A Thoroughly English Day Out in Little Known Norwich
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Pirates, Parrots and Monkeys: Isla Roatan, Honduras
by Chris Millikan For seven glorious days, Carnival’s Valor drops my hubby and me at a series of hot-hot-hot Caribbean ports for sunny adventures. Isla Roatan, a tropical island 30 miles off the northern Honduran mainland is no different. First … [Read More...] about Pirates, Parrots and Monkeys: Isla Roatan, Honduras
Escape into California Wine Country
Story and photos by Theresa Perenich "Are you really cruising the wine country in California?" asked one of our Georgia friends. "Yes," said my partner Phil. "We're going on a three day Culture of the Vine cruise with Cruise West. The ship embarks … [Read More...] about Escape into California Wine Country
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
Reims, France: A Champagne High
by Justin Jangraw A bubbly liquid runs through the veins of the French in the Champagne-Ardennes province and the heart pumping it is Reims. Reims is the epicenter of Champagne production for the world. In fact, Champagne worldwide is only created … [Read More...] about Reims, France: A Champagne High
Wandering Around Historical Alberta
by Barb Rees Drumheller, Donalda, Bruderheim, and Wainwright … What do they have in common? They are a few of the places and history in Alberta we discovered when we wandered around Alberta the summer of 2015. The theme was history. Following … [Read More...] about Wandering Around Historical Alberta
Olympic Peninsula Culinary Tour
by Barb Rees We dined on Scallops Provençale complimented with Columbia Valley “Domaine Ste. Michelle”, a sparkling Chardonnay at the luxurious “Inn at Port Ludlow.” The next day, after staying in one of their comfy suites with Jacuzzi tub, we left … [Read More...] about Olympic Peninsula Culinary Tour
London: Prince Henry’s Room: 17 Fleet Street EC4
by Anna Marie Benton The guidebook stated that there was not much worth looking at in London’s Chancery Lane. When the courts were open, one could see the bewigged barristers, or there was the original Twinings Tea, the oldest continuously run … [Read More...] about London: Prince Henry’s Room: 17 Fleet Street EC4
Old Quebec Carries the Aura of Canadian History
by Habeeb Salloum From Québec City’s magnificent castle-like Le Château Frontenac with its medieval stone towers, gables and copper turrets, we surveyed the St. Lawrence River. For a long time, we stood enjoying the enchanting view. From our … [Read More...] about Old Quebec Carries the Aura of Canadian History
Arizona’s Other Canyon
by Karyn Zweifel Breathtaking. Spectacular. Awe-inspiring. It's no wonder the Grand Canyon is one of the world's most visited spots. But another Arizona landmark, 235 miles to the east, had an equal yet different capacity to steal my breath away … [Read More...] about Arizona’s Other Canyon
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
Victoria, BC: Gardens that Love Built
by Chris Millikan From lodgings at Oak Bay Guest House, my hubby Rick and I ramble daily through quiet Tudor-style neighborhoods and discover wondrous gardens. Ada Beaven established Windsor Park Rose Garden in 1937 by donating over 500 … [Read More...] about Victoria, BC: Gardens that Love Built