Tulip time in the state of Washington rivals Holland's
04-03-2022
Multicolored ribbons unfurling as far as the eye can see, acres of blue irises, yellow daffodils and purple lilies all blossoming in the spring sunshine -- sights a traveler might expect amid the fabulous flower fields of Holland. But the state of Washington? |
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Carnegie's Castle in Scotland
03-06-2022
Private club at Skibo makes the affluent feel at home |
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THE MASSAHATTAN SNAP TUBE
02-21-2022
My short story published in the July, 1976 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction is clearly fiction, but nearly half a century later, it still rings ironically true.
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Where the wild things are
05-13-2021
Life is a safari for animals and humans at the Wilds, a vast wildlife preserve in southeast Ohio.
Click here for a short video preview. |
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Doing the Kaibab Shuffle: A 25-mile rim-to-rim hike reveals many Grand Canyon wonders
03-04-2021
Looking up from nearly a mile deep inside the Grand Canyon, I saw only one twinkle in the otherwise total blackness. |
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One week before the mast
02-25-2018
A seven-day vacation on the schooner Heritage, off the coast of Maine, emphasizes relaxation and camaraderie |
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Backpackers brave wild animals, heat and exhaustion in wilderness reserve
10-14-2017
By several measures, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi is South Africa's premier game park. |
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5 Reasons To Plan Your Winter Getaway Now
09-21-2017
Traveler's Journal mentioned in HuffPost article! |
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The melting pot of Malta
08-31-2017
Rich history has given this Mediterranean island an eclectic flavor |
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Getting Gaudi in Barcelona
08-30-2017
Architect Antoni Gaudi's vision left mark on Barcelona |
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The Many Mansions of Marrakesh
07-22-2017
"Colored cottons hang in air, Charming cobras in the square, striped djellebas we can wear at home" |
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King Biscuit Blues Festival
07-14-2017
Kicking out the blues in Helena, Arkansas |
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Rome in a Day
10-16-2016
One of the best ways to explore an unfamiliar city is in the company of a knowledgeable someone who lives there. |
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Bridge walk over the gorge
10-12-2015
You can stroll across under the New River Gorge Bridge anytime, but on only one Saturday a year, you can walk across it. |
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Winging it: Soaring on a glider plane gives a bird's-eye view and experience
10-10-2015
The uplands of Central Pennsylvania have become a mecca for glider pilots |
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Mayan ruins of Caracol provide exclusive experience
01-30-2015
Caracol is the largest and most recently discovered of the ancient Mayan ruins in Belize. |
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Three Great Houses of England
02-10-2014
England boasts dozens of so-called Great Houses, the castles, palaces and sprawling estates established by history's wealthy and sustained by their heirs. Here are quick sketches of three in the East Midlands about 100 miles north of London. |
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In the Cradle of the Industrial Age
02-10-2014
It's common to think of Pittsburgh, with the steel mills that sprang up along tits rivers at the end of the 19th century, was the birthplace of the modern metals industry. But that distinction belongs to the upper reaches of the Severn River, 100 miles upstream from Bristol.
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In Toronto, the arts scene shines
11-25-2013
Canada's largest city is a far more sophisticated place than the recent behavior of its mayor might lead you to believe |
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Put hoodoos on to-do list
10-18-2013
If you're in Santa Fe or Albuquerque, check out Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks, a remarkable geological formation along Interstate 25. |
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Fall's Finest Foliage awaits in Ohio's Hocking Hills
10-08-2013
Although the great glaciers never covered these hills, they left their mark on the landscape. That's especially evident in the Fall. |
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A Visit to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
09-23-2013
Starting October 9, hundreds of hot air balloons will fill the skies of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Here's a preview with a Special video presentation |
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At home on the Sea of Cortez
09-09-2013
The American Safari Quest provides an intimate experience that expands notions of luxury at sea. Special Video presentation. |
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Crossing Alder Creek
08-05-2013
Hikers encounter nature's force in West Virginia's Dolly Sods |
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Door County - Cape Cod of the Midwest
07-25-2013
Peninsula in Lake Michigan makes lovely summer retreat |
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Taking orchids to Jan Mayen on the MS Hanseatic
07-20-2013
An Arctic expeditionary adventure cruising across the sea of the midnight sun to Iceland |
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Malta's Popeye village is strong to the finish
07-17-2013
Movie sets are generally struck when the filming is done, but this one has been preserved as a tourist attraction. |
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Unwinding in the Turks and Caicos
07-13-2013
Geographically, the Turks and Caicos are two clusters of low-lying, reef-ringed, sand cays in the deep South Atlantic some 600 miles from Miami. |
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Capturing a green flash
07-11-2013
A green flash is an atmospheric optical phenomenon. When conditions are right, at either the first moment of sunrise or the last of sunset, a brilliant, tight band of turquoise can flash along the horizon. |
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We come to Bury St. Edmunds ... and to praise it
07-10-2013
Cambridge is the quintessential university town, but many other attractions await visitors to the surrounding English countryside |
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Mex appeal
06-02-2013
Train ride through Copper Canyon provides 'Chepe' thrills |
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The magic of music in Nashville
08-26-2012
For more than a century music has flowed to Nashville like rivers to the sea. We write a pop song. Check out special audio |
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At Sea in the Lap of Luxury
07-24-2011
When it comes to luxury at sea, the Europa is as good as it gets |
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Naming Mount Obama - An Antiguan Adoration
08-23-2009
It is always a notable event when a politician from one nation is moved to confer such a tangible honor on a living politician from another country. |
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Casual Anguilla harbors miles of superb beaches
06-03-2009
Anguilla is nothing if not laid back. Special Note: the Caribbean Tourism Organization selected this article as the “Best Newspaper Feature" and "Best of Show" |
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St. Maarten blessed with serene beaches
03-09-2008
Beach side resort gives whole new meaning to the notion of an airport hotel. |
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Bahamas' Andros hooks travelers looking for sport, relaxation
11-05-2006
The largest of Bahamas' 700 islands, Andros is mostly wilderness with precious little in the way of modern tourism amenities, but plenty of peace and unadulterated nature. |
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A touch of Basque
06-20-2004
A proud people maintain their identity despite competing French, Spanish influences |
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