Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures

Step aboard the historic Madaket and experience the charm of Eureka from the water. As the last surviving passenger ferry of Humboldt Bay, the Madaket offers a unique glimpse into the region’s maritime past. Cruise along Eureka’s bustling waterfront, where working docks, fishing boats, and coastal scenery create an unforgettable Northern California experience.

Since England's first steam locomotives chugged out of Stockton and Darlington in 1825, England has held rail travel close to its heart.

"Cambodian Rock Band" is like no other musical. The writers of this column saw it recently at Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The fine...

As artfully designed Blue Pepper opens for the evening, Cookie pauses with staff to survey the Amsterdam restaurant. Awaiting the first...

Best Food Tour Eating Europe COMBINES TWO favorite past times: sampling food and soaking up history in a new city. There promise: We give people a taste of Europe they'll never forget by exposing them to real food, people and neighborhoods. Our mission is to leave travelers with an unparalleled, non-touristy food experience in undiscovered neighborhoods of the world's most fascinating cities 5 star rated on Tripadvisor and Google

In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono turned a honeymoon suite at the Hilton Amsterdam into a global stage for peace inviting the world to watch, listen, and rethink protest.

Amsterdam blends centuries of cultural heritage with a vibrant modern lifestyle. From its UNESCO-listed canals to legendary museums and historic neighborhoods, the city offers an unforgettable European travel experience filled with art, history, and atmosphere

Autumn arrives in the northern hemisphere. Here, Norway's gentle slopes and hills resemble parts of Montana. FIND BEAUTY IN THE INEVITABLE CHANGE OF SEASONS “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. “ – Albert Camus STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER The grass was just beginning to turn as autumn began earlier this month with Cookie and Keller in the Netherlands. WE LOVE to travel in autumn. The kids are back in school, the evening air is crisp a

Happy in Barcelona, taking a chance on love. NOT OLD, BUT BOLD, IN LOVE! DON'T LET THE CALENDAR STOP YOU FROM JOY Excited to be touring...

Italy's Amalfi coast boasts winding roads with lovely views of the bay and water life below. Honolulu's harbor has beauty and history,...

The home of architect Wayne Gustafson and his artist wife Pamela is an oasis of calm and inspiration. INSPIRATIONAL HOME OF ARCHITECT AND...

With her faithful service dog, a young visitor poses her animal next to a one of the AKC Dog Museum bronzes. DOG DEVOTEES DELIGHT IN...

Children's pools, playgrounds, rowing ponds for all ages, beautifully kept greens greet the eye at Central Park East. A calming stroll...

Experience New York City after dark aboard a City Cruises dinner cruise. Sail past the Statue of Liberty, admire the dazzling Manhattan skyline, glide beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine dining and spectacular waterfront views. It's one of the most memorable ways to discover the magic of New York at night.

Bromeliad, heliconia, anthurium, ginger, mango, spider lily and more await viewers at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. A gecko suns...