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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
Fun new food, fireworks, family ring in New Year around the world
Fireworks erupt in an artful arch on Waikiki Beach, Honolulu. EAT HEARTILY, RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH FAMILY, FIREWORKS, NEW FOOD, &...
Christene Meyers
Dec 28, 20234 min read
Christmas time around the world is celebrated with lights, parades, food, fun
The Wynn in Las Vegas goes in for the holidays in a big way. Like everything in this exciting, colorful city, it's larger than life and...
Christene Meyers
Dec 21, 20233 min read
Lights up on Honolulu's trolley and best holiday lights in the country
Magazine's top city lights Honolulu is aglow with city lights, and Waikiki Trolley takes holiday revelers to the highlights. Bruce Keller...
Christene Meyers
Dec 14, 20234 min read
Christmas stocking of theater treats draws crowds, kudos in San Diego
Cygnet's final holiday show in its longtime venue in Old Town features a spirited production with a genuine heart, the classic "A...
Christene Meyers
Dec 7, 20237 min read
England's oldest operational theater, Georgian Theatre Royal, is a gem.
Elegant boxes and beautiful curtains, ornate original design touches and perhaps the oldest known theatrical set piece mark the historic...
Christene Meyers
Nov 30, 20234 min read
Thanksgiving blessings abound; be grateful, loving, generous all year
Gratitude comes in family size for Christene "Cookie" Meyers, in center, surrounded by her clan of siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, adopted family and the next generation. GATHER TOGETHER, ROLL MERRILY ALONG, COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS, BE GRATEFUL FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY Editor's Note: Our annual Thanksgiving essay is dedicated to our American friends and family and extended clan and pals abroad who celebrate their thanks on other days. Cookie and Grandpa Gus on Thanksgiving Day
Christene Meyers
Nov 23, 20235 min read
Take a train if you're a world traveler: efficient, clean, punctual and fun.
London's King's Cross Train Station is usually abuzz with people. Bruce Keller removed the crowd from this spectacular photo, to show...
Christene Meyers
Nov 16, 20234 min read
Portland Grotto is a beloved shrine, a place of peace, prayer, beauty
The Grotto in Portland, Oregon, is a place of meditation, prayer and reflection, in lovely gardens surrounded by sculpture and beauty....
Christene Meyers
Nov 9, 20233 min read
Florida zoo wins kudos for education, exhibits and its exotic critters
Birds are plentiful at Brevard Zoo, where guests can feed lorikeets and cockatiels. Heron and other birds native to Florida and other...
Christene Meyers
Nov 1, 20234 min read
Good grub includes barbecue, gator bites on Cocoa Beach foodie trek
Cocoa Village boasts a super food tasting experience with entrepreneur Halim Urban, who runs his popular tour with wife Jessica. With 20...
Christene Meyers
Oct 25, 20233 min read
Florida's Space Center showcases our labors in space
Kennedy Space Center's extraordinary exhibits symbolize American ingenuity while feeding the curious soul. The Center's intriguing...
Christene Meyers
Oct 18, 20234 min read
Have a whale of a time with resident visitors in Depoe Bay, Oregon
Depoe Bay's small, beautiful harbor leads the way to an exciting time with resident whales. Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers...
Christene Meyers
Oct 11, 20234 min read
Eye-popping Honolulu Museum of Art opens minds, eyes, imagination
Honolulu Museum of Art's extensive collection includes significant holdings in Asian art, American and European painting and decorative...
Christene Meyers
Oct 4, 20234 min read
Oregon Cabaret produces lively season with fine food, great seats
Oregon Cabaret Theatre attracts sell-out crowds for a variety of performances. "Kinky Boots" drew raves for its recent run. Up next is a...
Christene Meyers
Sep 27, 20234 min read
Oregon Shakespeare Festival fights back with smaller but stellar season
TONY WINNING FESTIVAL SURVIVES FIRES, LAYOFFS, TURMOIL, PANDEMIC, FINANCIAL WOES STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER The...
Christene Meyers
Sep 20, 20234 min read
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