Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures

CRUISE BRISBANE'S WATERS, WALK, TALK WITH THE ANIMALS IN AUTHENTIC AUSSIE ADVENTURE Plus a delightful, informative boat ride to get you there in sight-seeing comfort

All aboard! Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers took a pair of spectacular train trips on a recent Celebrity cruise around New Zealand. Trains allow prime viewing of the country's spectacular scenery. Cruise tours are the best way to see the most in a short time in port. Celebrity's are tops. STEP ABOARD TRAINS FOR A TRIP BACK IN TIME WITH STUNNING SCENERY STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" Editor's Note: This piece was reviewed and

The Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb is world famous for its challenge and spectacle. Below: Dwarfed by massive steel, climbers at far right make their way up the side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Directly in front of the first climber are the steep ladders one climbs to the top

More than just a shop, Casa da Guitarra is a cultural center near the Sé Cathedral dedicated to the preservation of traditional Portuguese guitars

A fine collection of seafaring artifacts combines with beautifully curated changing exhibits to show off Santa Barbara's proud maritime...

Take a behind-the-scenes adventure at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, one of the most historic movie studios in Los Angeles. Explore the famous Bronson Gate, backlot streets, soundstages and fascinating corners of a working Hollywood studio while discovering the stories behind the movies and television shows we love.

Valenca, in the far north of Portugal, offers a relaxing, artistic place to visit for a few days. Sturdy, stunning buildings date back to...

Cruise through the glitz of Hollywood on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, where iconic sights like the Walk of Fame and Beverly Hills unfold at your own pace. With open-top views, multiple routes, and 40+ stops, it’s an easy, flexible way to explore LA’s highlights in one unforgettable ride.

A Taste Buzz Food Tour of the Arts District in Las Vegas offered a fun outing for Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers. Consider...

Hop-on, hop-off bus tours are one of the easiest ways to discover a new destination. Learn how they work, when they're worth the money, and simple tips to help you see more attractions while saving time and energy

High atop Sydney's famous Harbour Bridge, with the iconic Sydney Opera House at the far right, Christene "Cookie" Meyers and Bruce...

Enjoy each day and celebrate holidays with a trip to the beach -- or a favorite restaurant. Here, Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers kick holidays up a notch in Vietnam. FOOD, FUN, FINDING A NEW PLACE HIGHLIGHT HOLIDAYS ON THE ROAD and our recipe for holiday jambalaya This Vietnamese meal was prepared for a special holiday gathering at our hotel in then Saigon. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Shopping and schmoozing in the Caribbean, Cookie made a n

Clerigos Church and its magnificent cathedral host a light-filled wondrous show, "Spiritus." Gorgeous lights highlight windows and offer...

Luiz, our fine Brazilian born guide in Porto, Portugal, took us around the city to its hidden corners as well as exploring its famous...

Antoni Gaudi viewed the natural world as perfect, a creation from which he drew his inspiration. This connection is visible in all his work but critics believe it is most present in his masterpiece, Barcelona's famous Sagrada Familia.