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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
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
Mate magic: Uruguay's national drink infuses energy, ritual, tradition
Our lovely Uruguayan guide, Paulo, takes a mate break at one of our stops. NATIONAL DRINK HAS ANCIENT HISTORY, GIVES JUST THE RIGHT BUZZ...
Christene Meyers
Apr 10, 20243 min read
On the passionate tango trail with magnificent dancers, musicians
Tango began in brothels and tawdry dance halls to become a much admired and very popular dance form, known for its fabulous dancers and...
Christene Meyers
Apr 3, 20244 min read
Colonia's charms attract international visitors to quaint historic town
Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos, the bullring in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, was built in 1909 but soon closed after prohibition...
Christene Meyers
Mar 27, 20244 min read
End of the world in Ushuaia with wondrous birds, parks and more
Cormorants abound off the tip of South America, with a motor boat trip from Ushuaia. From a distance they resemble penguins, which are...
Christene Meyers
Mar 20, 20244 min read
On the penguin trail: fascinating tours go far into the southern hemisphere for treasured viewing opportunities
Gentoo penguins are recognized by their bright orange feet and their reddish beaks. They are a bit over three feet tall when mature and...
Christene Meyers
Mar 13, 20245 min read
Palm Springs drag show marks six years of fun, community service
Oscar's is a fun gig for both full-house audiences and performers, who rake in tips and work hard for them. The "Bitchiest Brunch"...
Christene Meyers
Mar 6, 20244 min read
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