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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 25, 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 18, 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 11, 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 4, 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 27, 20244 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 9, 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 2, 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 24, 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 23, 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 28, 20244 min read


SCAD sends artful ripples from Georgia, to Hollywood and the world
Bruce Keller poses in one of the many intriguing spaces in the SCAD Museum of Art, where constantly changing exhibitions feature...

Christene Meyers
Feb 22, 20245 min read


Charleston, the belle of South Carolina, offers history, color, gentility
Charleston's marina is a busy but peaceful place with shops, restaurants, 17,000 linear feet of dock space for both motorized boats and...

Christene Meyers
Feb 15, 20245 min read


Savannah's wonders: stately buildings, lovely parks, lively River Street, theater, boats, cafes and trolleys all invite inspection
Savannah is famous for its inviting squares, beautiful oak trees and peaceful parks. The Capitol Building of Savannah is one of many...

Christene Meyers
Jan 25, 20243 min read


CityPASS offers an economical fun way to enjoy a city's attractions
Put yourself in the center of the action with CityPASS, a great money-saving concept available in many U.S. cities and Toronto. Here,...

Christene Meyers
Jan 11, 20245 min read


Cruising the light fantastic on Viva, a floating city with so much to do
VIVA HAS IT ALL: VITALITY, GLITZ, STYLE, OLD WORLD DECORUM, WITH SPIRIT AND MODERN TOUCHES TO APPEAL TO FAMILIES, ROMANTICS OF ALL AGES...

Christene Meyers
Jan 4, 20244 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


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


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 5, 20234 min read


Madeira: gardens, parks, artwork beckon visitors to Portuguese island
The drama of Madeira is partly because it rises from sea level to 6,000 feet. One can drive it in less than an hour, experiencing the...

Christene Meyers
Sep 7, 20234 min read
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