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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
Puerto Rico's gorgeous El Yunque Forest: lush acres and a special frog
The El Yunque Rain Forest is one of the smallest, yet with a most diverse "repertoire" to behold. "I went to the woods because I wished...
Christene Meyers
Nov 14, 20244 min read
Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks greet guests with unique treats on each visit
Discover the raw beauty of the American West with a journey through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks—where erupting geysers, roaming wildlife, and jagged mountain peaks create one of the most unforgettable travel experiences in the United States. From iconic landmarks to hidden scenic moments, this guide from WhereIsCookie.com reveals why these neighboring parks deserve a top spot on your travel list.
Cookie & Keller
May 30, 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 21, 20244 min read
Antarctica cruise from Buenos Aires takes travelers on the penguin trail deep into the southern hemisphere for spectacular viewing
Antarctica cruise takes travelers deep into the southern hemisphere to view hundreds of penguins
Cookie & Keller
Mar 14, 20245 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 places enjoy the sun in beautifully landscaped grounds. These handsome longhorns snooze while Brevard Zoo visitors admire them.They are also known as Florida Scrub or Florida Native. FLORIDA ZOO IS HOME TO 900 WELL CARED FOR CRITTERS AND BIRDS, WITH OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL EMPHASIS AND THOUSANDS OF HAPPY FANS AND SUPPORTERS Flamingos are a fav
Christene Meyers
Nov 2, 20234 min read
Gannets galore at wondrous habitat in New Zealand's north island
A spectacular gannet sanctuary in New Zealand offers a rare opportunity to view these graceful, enduring birds close-up, here with their...
Christene Meyers
Jul 13, 20234 min read
Hummingbird hurrah! Let's hear it for this tiny, tenacious bird
I've rescued hummingbirds from cats' paws and Yorkies' jaws. I gently directed one from the rear of the garage when he flew in then couldn't find his way out. (I used a large red silk scarf to guide him.) This week, we helped a hummer recover from a fall on our patio
Christene Meyers
Dec 11, 20203 min read
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