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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


New York's CityPASS is the ticket for making the most of a few days in the Big Apple
TAKE A TASTY BITE . SAVE MONEY, TOO, WITH THE PASS THAT MAKES THE MOST OF MANHATTAN TIME Action-packed CityPASS maximizes precious time,...

Christene Meyers
Oct 27, 20154 min read
Bear break-in: High Chaparral in Montana receives a surprising guest
BEAR MAKES HIS MARK ON OUR SUMMER HIDE-OUT, BUT WE ARE ALL FOUR FINE AND 'BEARLY' UPBEAT Once inside, our bear searched for an exit and...

Christene Meyers
Oct 19, 20153 min read
Rungstedlund in Denmark: Famed writer Karen Blixen's home draws an international clientele
Rungstedlund, the estate where Karen Blixen lived most all her life except the 17 years in Africa. She was born Karen Christence Dinesen...

Christene Meyers
Oct 5, 20153 min read
Last three Montana events begin with Writer's Voice workshop Saturday
LIGHT YOUR CREATIVE FIRE AT SATURDAY WORKSHOP AND A PAIR OF WEEKEND READINGS The last Montana Writer's Voice workshop of the summer is...

Christene Meyers
Sep 23, 20153 min read
Hollyhocks: homage paid to wonderful biennial
Hollyhocks are in full flower here in the northern Rockies, as autumn approaches. CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF FAVORITE FLOWER REMIND OF...

Christene Meyers
Sep 7, 20153 min read
Colorful 'Tradgards Festen' blossoms today through Sunday in Helsingborg, Sweden
Sofiero Palace and Gardens in Helsingborg, Sweden, opens its gates for a three-day festival. Vendors set up late Thursday. Dahlias the...

Christene Meyers
Aug 27, 20153 min read
Tanks for the memories -- collector saves World War II weapons, vehicles
HARDIN COLLECTION FEATURES CENTURY-PLUS OF ANTIQUE WEAPONS, ARTILLERY Collector and military historian specialist Larry Torske of Hardin...

Christene Meyers
Aug 13, 20153 min read
Trip tips for road-tripping Yorkies lead to a happy life on the road
A drive up the California coast from southern California includes plenty of stops so the Yorkies can be exercised and kept to a routine....

Christene Meyers
Aug 7, 20154 min read
Artist finds her outlet in photography of Stillwater Valley and beyond
Barbara Adams photographs reflect her love of landscape, changing by the moment, with all its clouds and colors. CHECK OUT 'ART IN THE...

Christene Meyers
Aug 3, 20153 min read
Resort near Red Lodge blends casual ambiance, fine food in gorgeous Beartooth setting
Rock Creek Resort has an Old World charm, enhanced by its owners' European roots and sensibilities. ROCK CREEK RESORT OFFERS OLD WORLD...

Christene Meyers
Jul 30, 20154 min read
Artful shop in small Montana town integrates talent, locally created art, pleasing displays
JULIANA'S JAMMIN' ART AND ROCK SHOP is ALIVE WITH ENERGY, COLOR, ART, CRAFTS, SPECIALTY FOOD; SCARVES, PENDANTS, PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHY...

Christene Meyers
Jul 27, 20153 min read


Stately Pollard Hotel offers sophistication, relaxation, fine food, history and reputation
RED LODGE'S OLDEST HOTEL IS CITY'S GRAND DAME DOWNTOWN Snow can come to Red Lodge in summer -- but usually doesn't stay down long. But the Pollard is a hotel for all seasons -- stately and beautiful rain or shine, summer, spring, winter or fall. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER IT'S HARD FOR ME to drive through Red Lodge without at least stopping by The Pollard for a glass of wine in the Pub or a stroll through the artfully appointed lobby to take a few mome

Christene Meyers
Jul 23, 20153 min read


Museum in Hardin combines enterprise, artifacts, architecture to merge history with progress
An array of vintage buildings present visitors with a feeling of nostalgia, in Hardin, a town proud of its history. LITTLE BIG HORN...

Christene Meyers
Jul 20, 20153 min read
Bistro plans bang up 'Fifth of July' event in Absarokee, Montana
BEAT THE HEAT, ENJOY FINE EATS, SHOP, BROWSE AT THE MARKET ON MAIN JULY 5 Head for Absarokee Sunday, July 5, to continue the Fourth of...

Christene Meyers
Jul 2, 20153 min read
Custer's final days on Earth were hot and bloody -- myths abound to this day so we set the record straight
INFAMOUS BATTLE BEGAN WITH THIS ADMONISHMENT: 'SAVE SOME INDIANS FOR THE REST OF US' The much visited Little Bighorn Battlefield National...

Christene Meyers
Jun 29, 20153 min read


Cody's Buffalo Bill Center of the West provides returns, surprises time after time
MULTIPLE VISITS NEVER DISAPPOINT AT WORLD CLASS CODY, WYOMING MUSEUM The Buffalo Bill Center of the West draws an international clientele to Cody, Wyo. It houses five fine museums. A painting of Wild Bill Hickock and Buffalo Bill Cody is one of the most admired and talked about in the Whitney Western Art Museum. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER FOR DECADES now, I've enjoyed the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. It's a road trip highlight with family, friend

Christene Meyers
Jun 22, 20153 min read
Itti Bitti Bistro hatches big plans as Saturday street fair debuts May 30
ABSAROKEE ENTREPRENEURS GO ALL IN FOR FUN FAMILY GATHERING, SATURDAY MARKET Absarokee veterinarian and businessman Rex Anderson and his...

Christene Meyers
May 26, 20153 min read
Volunteers save historic building for its history, beauty and functionality
NEARING A CENTURY OLD, COBBLESTONE SCHOOL SHOWS 'CAN DO' SPIRIT IN SMALL MONTANA TOWN The historic Cobblestone School is nearing a proud...

Christene Meyers
May 22, 20153 min read
Back in Big Sky country with a book to sell
Writer's 'Dog and Pony Show' features fun readings, workshops with Writer's Voice between nature viewings Migrating birds happily load up...

Christene Meyers
May 19, 20153 min read
Florist creates gorgeous displays, lives on the bay in San Diego
Albert Sweet's eye for color and design make his flower shop an appealing stop at 11696 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego. MAKING...

Christene Meyers
May 14, 20153 min read
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