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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


Fourth of July learning: Kick it up a notch, stimulate dialogue, offer history, make it fun
Celebrate Fourth of July by learning American history in a fun way! Discover engaging activities to enrich your Fourth of July holiday.

Cookie & Keller
Jul 2, 20254 min read


Visiting Maui's Surfing Goat Dairy: A Fun Farm Experience in Upcountry Maui
IF YOU LOVE goats, you will be in billy goat heaven at Maui's lively Surfing Goat Dairy.
It's an appealing place to spend a few hours. We toured with manager-owner Jay Garnett, who bought the business from a German couple in 2023. They retired, leaving a legacy of goats, surf boards, and a successful dairy which Garnett is expanding in creative ways including chocolate and cheese production.

Cookie & Keller
Jun 25, 20255 min read


Big Bus pleasures: wonderful worldwide way to hit a city's high spots
Discover North America’s top cities with Big Bus Tours. Hop-on hop-off buses make sightseeing easy while visiting famous landmarks and neighborhoods with a popular hop-on, hop-off format that operates open-top double-decker bus tours in many of the world’s top travel destinations. The flexible routes stop at major landmarks and attractions, allowing visitors to explore cities at their own pace while listening to guided commentary about the history, culture and highlights

Cookie & Keller
Jun 18, 20255 min read


Ships sail California's southern shores for education, entertainment
American Pride tall ship Long Beach

Christene Meyers
Jun 11, 20256 min read


City Cruises North America: For Best Sightseeing, Dining & Harbor Experiences
Discover why City Cruises is one of North America’s top travel experiences. From sightseeing tours to sunset sails and dining cruises, there’s something for every traveler.

Cookie & Keller
Jun 4, 20254 min read


Long Beach and Maui Ocean Aquariums - Two award winning aquariums offer insights into life under the sea
Marine aquariums devoted to the underwater magic

Christene Meyers
May 28, 20256 min read


San Diego Maritime Museum: world class enterprise offers ships, subs, displays, nautical history and a fun cruise on San Diego Bay
World class San Diego Maritime Museum offers ships, subs, displays, nautical history and a fun cruise on San Diego Bay

Cookie & Keller
May 21, 20254 min read


Cool off, enjoy at Borrego's Palms at Indian Head, a boutique treasure
The Palms at Indian Head offers a tranquil, beautiful escape from city life, with its open airy feel. DESERT HIDEAWAY DESERVES YOUR VISIT...

Christene Meyers
May 14, 20256 min read


Museum of Latin American Art offers stunning Long Beach diversion
ON THE grounds of California's first movie studio, imagination continues to reign.
In the enchanting Museum of Latin American Art, contemporary works by acclaimed artists from around the world challenge viewers to ponder and offer fresh perspectives.
Friendly, inviting, interactive, MoLAA welcomes, tests and teases the viewer -- urging participation in a fresh, new vision.

Cookie & Keller
May 7, 20254 min read


High speed British trains offer organized, relaxing way to see the UK your way
Glide across Britain on sleek high-speed trains linking iconic cities like London and Edinburgh in comfort and style. Spacious seats, panoramic windows, Wi-Fi, and onboard dining make the journey part of the adventure. With departures from historic city-center stations and countryside views along the way, rail travel offers a fast, relaxed way to explore the United Kingdom.

Cookie & Keller
Apr 30, 20255 min read


Hollywood or bust: How a Wyoming kid became a respected special effects artist
Andy Schoneberg worked on the award winning film, "Inglourious Basterds," here with Jake Garber, just after filming his scalping. The...

Christene Meyers
Apr 23, 20255 min read


As Earth Day approaches, celebrate, help improve our fragile planet
At Monterey Aquarium, beautiful works of art are created from plastic and other junk pulled from our oceans. Eight million metric tons of...

Christene Meyers
Apr 16, 20255 min read


MoMA New York magic mesmerizes as we visit a fabulous world class museum in Manhattan
Step into one of the world's most influential art museums at New York City's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). From iconic masterpieces by Van Gogh, Picasso, and Warhol to cutting-edge contemporary exhibits, MoMA offers an inspiring journey through modern creativity. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a first-time visitor, it's a must-see attraction in the heart of Manhattan.

Cookie & Keller
Apr 9, 20254 min read


Gaudi's Guell Park invites visitors into his world of wonder and magic
With a rooftop view of Barcelona, our road trippers visit Park Guell, on Carmel Hill in the Gracia district of Barcelona. It was designed...

Christene Meyers
Apr 2, 20254 min read


Dalí Museums Spain Itinerary: A Surreal Road Trip Through Figueres, Portlligat, and Púbol
Step into a dreamlike journey through Catalonia with this Dalí museums Spain itinerary, tracing the surreal legacy of Salvador Dalí. From the theatrical wonder of the Dalí Theatre-Museum to the seaside sanctuary of the Salvador Dalí House-Museum and the storybook romance of the Gala Dalí Castle, this unforgettable route blends art, landscape, and eccentric genius into one extraordinary road trip through Spain.

Christene Meyers
Mar 26, 20255 min read
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