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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


Ghosts of the Gaslamp: A Haunted Walking Tour of San Diego with US Ghost Adventures
The Horton Grand Hotel - Named after Alonzo Horton (who helped build modern San Diego), the hotel is rumored to house the ghost of Roger Whitaker, a gambler who never checked out.

Cookie & Keller
Mar 54 min read


Las Vegas Sphere Guide: What It’s Like Inside, Tips & Is It Worth It?
Step inside the future of entertainment at the Las Vegas Sphere—where massive visuals, immersive sound, and mind-blowing design redefine what a live experience can be. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.

Cookie & Keller
Feb 264 min read


Las Vegas shows - Ticket Tips, Highlights, Discount Ideas for Sin City's Greatest
Las Vegas shows - Ticket Tips, Highlights, Discount Ideas for Sin City's Greatest

Cookie & Keller
Feb 196 min read


San Diego Whale Watch, a top-rated whale watching tour operator in San Diego, offers year-round excursions from Mission Bay, specializing in whale & dolphin watching tours
San Diego Whale Watch is a well-reviewed whale watching tour operator in San Diego, offering year-round excursions from Mission Bay. They specialize in whale and dolphin watching tours

Cookie & Keller
Feb 165 min read


Whale watching wonders in Dana Point and Oceanside: Top Southern California Tours
Set out along the Southern California coast for an unforgettable whale watching adventure from Dana Point and Oceanside. Known for year-round sightings, these coastal harbors offer front-row views of migrating gray whales, blue whales, dolphins, and more. From winter migrations to summer giants, each trip brings a new ocean story making this stretch of the Pacific one of the best whale watching destinations in the world.

Cookie & Keller
Feb 126 min read


The Art of Banksy Without Limits: Exploring the Impact of the Iconic Artist in Del Mar
Banksy has reshaped how people think about art and its role in society. His work blurs the lines between public space and gallery, protest and performance, anonymity and fame.

Cookie & Keller
Feb 54 min read


Scottsdale Segway Tour for a fun tour showing off the city in new light
A Scottsdale Segway tour is the best way to see the town's historic
Old Town, learn about local landmarks and soak up desert scenery.

Cookie & Keller
Jan 294 min read


Body Glove Hawaii fits like a charm for Kona Coast ocean activity and sightseeing pleasures
Body Glove Hawaii offers Kona Coast ocean activities, sightseeing pleasures

Cookie & Keller
Jan 264 min read


Arizona Food Tours: Eating Your Way Through Old Town Scottsdale in a Fun, Flavor-Packed Adventure
Old Town Scottsdale is a food lover’s playground, blending Southwestern flavors, modern culinary creativity, and vibrant desert culture. On an Arizona food tour, you’ll stroll historic streets while sampling Sonoran specialties, chef-driven small plates, and local sweets. From lively taco spots to craft cocktail bars, each stop reveals a taste of Scottsdale’s past and present one delicious bite at a time

Cookie & Keller
Jan 226 min read


Exploring the Passion - Flamenco comes alive in Barcelona
Exploring flamenco's roots in Barcelona's most lively venues is a dance of fire and emotion, born in Andalusia and influenced by the region’s rich and diverse cultures. One hears gypsy rhythms and both Jewish and Moorish influences along with Andalusian syncopation. The result is a lively and haunting sound - a musical

Cookie & Keller
Jan 154 min read


Barcelona Aquarium: Take A Deep Dive into the wonders of Marine Life
Exploring Barcelona Aquarium: A must see Attraction in Port Vell

Cookie & Keller
Jan 84 min read


Discovering Paradise Point a Hidden Gem in Mission Bay Park San Diego
Nestled within the expansive Mission Bay Park in San Diego, Paradise Point offers a unique escape blending natural beauty, recreational activities, with a touch of luxury. This hidden gem is a destination beloved by locals for years. It offers a wealth of experiences for all tastes -- both for those seeking a peaceful, inexpensive retreat and those in search of an active day by the water with all the resort amenities

Cookie & Keller
Jan 65 min read


Big Bus pleasures shed new light on San Francisco as 3 generations hop aboard to experience and learn about the adventure
Big Bus a great way for 3 generations to explore and bond together

Cookie & Keller
Jan 15 min read


Traveling around the world with Holiday spirit! Hold it in your heart every day of the year -- enjoy our differences, appreciate friends and family and celebrate the joy of life
The season carries many meanings whether we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, or simply the turning of the year.

Cookie & Keller
Dec 25, 20253 min read


Take a kid along to enrich your travel pleasures: Tips for Traveling with Children
Introducing our family to the pleasures of our much loved Hawaii added pleasure to the trip in many ways. Here we are -- Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers, at left, with our Bay Area family, the Ganners: Steve, James, Amarylla and Peny, on the shores of Hilton's Waikoloa Resort on the Big Island. Story By Christene Meyers Photos By Bruce Keller "The Carpe Diem Kids" WE LOVE to travel with our niece, nephew-in-law and their kids. Seeing a new place with a youngster g

Cookie & Keller
Dec 18, 20253 min read
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