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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
Colonia's history, Punta del Este's shopping and beaches beckon roadies
An historic wooden bridge and stone gate welcome visitors Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers to the old part of Colonia del...
Christene Meyers
Jul 24, 20244 min read
Montevideo's magic: history, stately buildings and many free attractions
This group of students came to our aid when they saw us looking at our city map. This friendliness is typical of Uruguayan people, we...
Christene Meyers
Jul 17, 20243 min read
Casapueblo with its Santorini look attracts nature lovers to Uruguay
ARTIST DREW HIS INSPIRATION FROM GREEK VILLAGE AND THE BIRD NESTS HE LOVED AND STUDIED STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS Top photo: The colors...
Christene Meyers
Jul 10, 20243 min read
Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, World Trade Center honor best of New York
Highlights of New York include a visit to Tower One, the Empire State Building, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, holding her torch...
Christene Meyers
Jul 3, 20244 min read
A fond farewell to fellow traveler John: amiable, adventuresome friend
Yorkshire farmer and world traveler, John Speight, and his wife, Sue, enjoy a laugh with friends Bruce Keller, left, and Christene...
Christene Meyers
Jun 26, 20244 min read
Tippet Rise '24 season attracts international attention in Montana
Tippet Rise Art Center
Christene Meyers
Jun 19, 20244 min read
Make it a carpe diem summer: go camping, take the cruise, plan a trip
Veteran cruisers, Christene "Cookie" Meyers and Bruce Keller have made travel and cruising the world a priority. They offer enthusiastic...
Christene Meyers
Jun 12, 20245 min read
Pampered pooches cross the Atlantic in style aboard Queen Mary 2
DOGS AND CATS CROSS THE POND IN COMFORT WITH A CERTIFICATE TO PROVE THAT EVERY PET IS A TRUE SAILOR Owners are welcome to visit their...
Christene Meyers
Jun 5, 20244 min read
Yellowstone, Grand Teton parks greet summer after holiday weekend
Grand Teton National Park, above, is in glorious color as the Memorial Day weekend arrives, noting the unofficial beginning of summer in...
Christene Meyers
May 29, 20243 min read
Transplant Tale: Celebrating 7th 'Liverversary' with travel, joy, gratitude
TRAVELING TO HEALTH WITH GRATITUDE, HAPPY HEARTS AND A BORROWED LIVER STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER SEVEN YEARS ago...
Christene Meyers
May 23, 20244 min read
Turtles, dolphins invite tourists to learn, enjoy on Hawaiian islands
The graceful sea turtles of Kauai are protected under the Endangered Species Act. It is a crime to endanger them. COME WITH US TO WATCH...
Christene Meyers
May 15, 20245 min read
Exploring Buenos Aires with a native son yields touring at its finest
Buenos Aires is known for its savory red wine, sultry tango halls and succulent steaks, and we found them all with a spirited local. He...
Christene Meyers
May 8, 20246 min read
'Museo Evita' fascinates, taking tourists into colorful life of Eva Peron
A short pleasant walk from the hop on bus takes visitors to Museo Evita. It's also an easy taxi ride from most of the centrally located...
Christene Meyers
May 1, 20245 min read
Up, up and away to the top of the world on Palm Springs Tramway
At Palm Springs Tram, the Coachella Valley spreads out in the far distance, looking from the mountain-top vista. Far below is the city of Palm Springs The tram is a great escape when temperatures in Palm Springs can climb to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It's 35-40 degrees cooler at this lovely vista. TRAM RIDE YIELDS GORGEOUS VIEWING PLEASURES HIGH ABOVE PALM SPRINGS Layers are appropriate for Bruce Keller & Christene "Cookie"Meyers in late spring. By early May, the park is war
Christene Meyers
Apr 23, 20244 min read
Buenos Aires opera house has world's greatest acoustics, ornate interior
Above, Bruce Keller, Christene "Cookie" Meyers and Rolando Ossowski pose in casual afternoon touring clothes. If they were at the great...
Christene Meyers
Apr 22, 20244 min read
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