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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


Donkey Tours format needs repair rates a huge "hoofs up" for unique European experience
Donkey Tours of Barcelona boasts one of the most engaging guides two veteran travelers have experienced in decades of globe trotting. ...

Christene Meyers
Jan 20, 20192 min read


Best of Europe: Picking the right tour can make a huge difference
The glories of the Amalfi Coast come alive with Can't Be Missed Tours, known for intimate exposure to the landscape. The personalized...

Christene Meyers
Jan 4, 20193 min read


Fire truck tour, a San Francisco treat, rings the bell for good times in City by the Bay
A young fireman, James Brian Ganner, rings the bell and gives thumbs up for a delightful family-oriented tour. A beautiful vintage fire...

Christene Meyers
Jan 19, 20183 min read


Melbourne's artists take to the streets -- and alleys!
UNIQUE AUSTRALIAN ARTWORK JAZZES UP MELBOURNE'S HIDDEN VENUES The variety and caliber of Melbourne's graffiti varies greatly, but the center portrait especially caught our eye. Bruce Keller poses with an enchanting mural painted on a Melbourne, Australia, alley wall. Above right, Cookie listens while a guide shares fascinating tidbits about her city. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER WE ALL know the sadness and frustration of seeing a beautiful wall, bridge

Christene Meyers
Mar 31, 20154 min read


Maori people welcome travelers with art, stories, beautiful landscape
Cookie hamming it up with temp Maori tattoo SLICE OF MAORI LIFEREMAINS WITH TRAVELERSIN MEMORIES OF GENTLEPEOPLE, HOMEMADE GOODIESAND BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN Okains Bay encourages families to live there, providing cheap lodging in exchange for children learning the Maori language. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER We left historic Akaroa, founded in 1840 by the French, for a 50-mile plus drive. We were met by a group of school children who welcomed us with song and

Christene Meyers
Feb 6, 20152 min read


Sydney Opera House - controversial project sails proudly into architectural prime time
DANISH ARCHITECT UTZON'S VISIONARY BUILDING IS A TRUE MASTERPIECE Tourists from around the globe tour Sydney Opera House, enjoy tastings and see plays, dance and concerts in many venues. After the tour, enjoy dumplings, oysters, shrimp; Below, the "sails" from under them. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER IT RANKS with the architectural wonders of the world. The Sydney Opera House is like no other building. Famous for its gorgeous shells -- resembling the sh

Christene Meyers
Jan 16, 20153 min read


Whales, dolphins, critters aplenty play for the crowds off San Diego
STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER It’s spring in San Diego! The dolphins are racing, the whales are heading south...

Christene Meyers
Feb 2, 20133 min read
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