By Jane Cassie It’s that time of year again –when chocolate boxes are carved into hearts, roses brim from corner grocers, and cupid comes out of hiding. So, how are you going to celebrate the big day of romance? What love-struck surprise can you … [Read More...] about Sweetheart Sites of Seattle
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Valley Isle Venues
by Karoline Cullen Do you like interacting with locals or are you someone who likes to retreat from the world? Perhaps you’re in between, preferring the luxury of space and modern surroundings? Decisions, decisions, decisions. Depending on … [Read More...] about Valley Isle Venues
Braying in Aruba
By Lauren Kramer It’s easy to stick to the beaches when you’re visiting the Caribbean isle of Aruba. But head off the beaten track along a dusty road not far from the Arikok National Park and you’ll find yourself in the company of gentle-eyed … [Read More...] about Braying in Aruba
Turtle Trekking – In Search Of Costa Rica’s Arribadas
by Cherie Thiessen Beneath a dense black ledge of clouds a full moon hoists itself above the horizon, revealing the best place to cross the swollen rivers. We can’t believe our luck. The downpour that has assailed us since dawn, has stopped just … [Read More...] about Turtle Trekking – In Search Of Costa Rica’s Arribadas
History’s Ghosts in Old Lucknow
by Margaret Deefholts India's history holds many ghosts. It is a land of old loves, ancient hatreds, tarnished dreams and fleeting glory. I am in Lucknow in North India, and I am drawn into a story of extraordinary courage in the face of … [Read More...] about History’s Ghosts in Old Lucknow
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
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)
Vienna – Austria’s Jewel in the Crown
by Caroline M. Jackson Situated on the river Danube, Vienna is the ideal place to experience a cornucopia of culture. We based ourselves in a Benedictine monastery bordering the inner city and from here we were able to walk or take the underground … [Read More...] about Vienna – Austria’s Jewel in the Crown
All Aboard For Chattanooga
by Rita Cook After being notably horrified as named one of America's dirtiest cities, Chattanooga, Tenn. took a 180 degree turn and became one of the most pleasant little finds in the south. Indeed, Chattanooga has been a tourist destination for … [Read More...] about All Aboard For Chattanooga
Relaxing at the Painted Boat Resort
by Darlene Foster Pender Harbour is a great place to visit by boat and we have always enjoyed the pleasant marinas and boating community. At one time we had an unplanned, extended stay as we awaited a part for our disabled boat and decided it was a … [Read More...] about Relaxing at the Painted Boat Resort
Tastes of Sicily
by Theresa Perenich What a surprise! A heavy box arrives in the mail. I thought I ordered a book on the history of sea salt but when I opened the box, it was sea salt from Trapani, Sicily. In September 2010, Phil and I visited Sicily using Palermo … [Read More...] about Tastes of Sicily
Pisa: Discovering La Dolce Vita – Beyond The Tower
by Susan Van Allen The Tuscan sky put on a twilight show, complete with rosy clouds and amber rays, as a pair of nuns crossed the River Arno's pale stone bridge. The nuns eclipsed a couple at the bridge's center who fell into an embrace. … [Read More...] about Pisa: Discovering La Dolce Vita – Beyond The Tower