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  • Getaway Trip, Sonesta Redondo Beach

    Needing a break from wine work and with Los Angeles always a relaxing and therapeutic relatively short drive away (with no traffic), I scheduled … [Read More]

    Getaway Trip, Sonesta Redondo Beach
  • An Introduction to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Culture, Food & Attractions

    When one thinks of Canadian cities, iconic urban destinations quickly come to mind such as Toronto, Montreal, Quebec and Vancouver. Saskatoon is … [Read More]

    An Introduction to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Culture, Food & Attractions
  • Cruising Bordeaux with Viking River Cruises

    Viking River Cruises was established in 1977 as a fairly small operation with just four ships offering Russian River cruises marketed to … [Read More]

    Cruising Bordeaux with Viking River Cruises
  • Chawadee Nualkhair, Thai-American Food Journalist

    Chawadee Nualkhair, who often refers to herself as Chow, is a Thai-American originally from Pittsburgh. She now resides in Bangkok with her … [Read More]

    Chawadee Nualkhair, Thai-American Food Journalist
  • My Time so far in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

    In describing my stay so far to friends and family during the first few days of my travels in San Jose de Cabo, I used the following … [Read More]

    My Time so far in  San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
  • From the Outside In: My Reflections as a Non-Muslim Wearing the Burqa in Silicon Valley

    My curiosity to try wearing the most conservative Muslim, black Burqa drapery in California overcame my dread that I would be found out by a … [Read More]

    From the Outside In: My Reflections as a Non-Muslim Wearing the Burqa in Silicon Valley
  • Follow the Nomadic Footprints in Kyrgyzstan – Interview with Aisha Mambetalieva, Director and co-founder of Kyrgyz Tourism LLC

    Interviewing Aisha Mambetalieva is similar to wearing a Virtual Reality headset and going on a virtual tour around the highlands of Kyrgyzstan. … [Read More]

    Follow the Nomadic Footprints in Kyrgyzstan – Interview with Aisha Mambetalieva, Director and co-founder of Kyrgyz Tourism LLC
  • A Sea to Sky Journey, Vancouver to Banff with Rocky Mountaineer

    In 30+ years the Rocky Mountaineer has created a memorable experience incorporating some of the Rocky Mountain's finest scenery. A trip on the … [Read More]

    A Sea to Sky Journey, Vancouver to Banff with Rocky Mountaineer
  • Nepal – The Trek

    This is a short story about a 12 day trek I took in the Himalayas. This was the trip that turned me on to International travel and was the direct … [Read More]

    Nepal – The Trek
  • LA Freeways, Los Angeles Freeways

    Los Angeles, CA – LA Freeways, Los Angeles Freeways - The freeways of Los Angeles and Orange County. The people of Southern California are in a … [Read More]

    LA Freeways, Los Angeles Freeways
  • Death Valley, CA – Attractions

    Death Valley is the largest national park in the lower 48 states; it houses a diversity of natural and human-made attractions. Based on numerous … [Read More]

    Death Valley, CA – Attractions
  • Layers of History, Jerusalem

    We spent several days here exploring as there is something significant to see around seemingly every step; today was entirely spent in the … [Read More]

    Layers of History, Jerusalem
  • Exploring the Wonders of Palau

    The island nation of Palau is located about 500 miles east of Manilla in the Philippines and about a 2 hour flight from Guam. A number of … [Read More]

    Exploring the Wonders of Palau
  • Julie Stevens – A Model Traveler

    Julie Stevens is a published travel writer, blogger, photographer, and YouTube host with an extensive background in the performing arts. She … [Read More]

    Julie Stevens – A Model Traveler
  • Trekking in Remote Papua New Guinea: Kokoda Homestay

    Kokoda Homestay was set up by several villages around Kokoda with the help of Bruce, his wife Rosemary and her son Mark (who lives in Australia) … [Read More]

    Trekking in Remote Papua New Guinea: Kokoda Homestay

Above the Clouds

Porto & the Douro Valley: A Journey Through Wine,...

We love when cities inspire us, the perfect combination of visual charm, combined with natural beauty and a product known worldwide (port). The part … [More]

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Journals

A Full Day in Mijas Pueblo (And I Still Didn’t See...

Four years living twenty minutes from Málaga, and Mijas Pueblo was the trip I kept bumping to next month. Everyone who'd been gave me the same rundown … [More]

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Guides

Vancouver, Canada - Average Highs

For optimum conditions (assuming you enjoy drier and warmer weather), Vancouver's best months are July and August. The city typically receives plenty … [More]

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Press Releases

The Axolotl’s Garden Blossoms Oct. 21 at Birch...

La Jolla, CA (Oct. 12, 2026)—Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego today unveiled new details about their upcoming … [More]

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Highlight of the Month

Vermillion, South Dakota - October 2026

Located in the far southeast corner of the state in a part of the country the features another very approximate 'four corners' where South Dakota, … [More]

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Book Reviews

Passion & Practice: Secrets of a Surgical Resident by...

Passion & Practice, Secrets is a glimpse into Dr. Weinraub's time as a surgical resident following medical school. This read examines the formative … [More]

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Best eSIM for International Travel: Why I Switched to...

I've tested a lot of eSIM providers over the years. From airport SIM card kiosks in Bangkok to fumbling with a physical SIM card swap on a train … [More]

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Interviews

Lisa Niver: RTW Traveler

I first met Lisa a number of years ago at an event in Los Angeles. Her unbridled enthusiasm for International travel is truly contagious. Few people … [More]

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