Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures

Palm Desert is a haven for sun seekers, hikers, bikers, lovers of the desert and its beauty.  Since 1989, tourists and locals alike have...

FABULOUS CONCERT, GREAT TOUR WITH 'GET YOUR GUIDE' -- A SPLENDID DAY Elvin Dhimitri turns a page on a score, backed by one of two second...

Norwegian Cruise Lines is known for its flashy artwork and distinctive designs on the ship.  Here, NCL's Getaway is photographed on a...

Hooray for Hollywood, where the famous letters stand in a well preserved forest near Griffith Observatory.  A day on the road with...

Clerigos Church and its magnificent cathedral host a light-filled wondrous show, "Spiritus." Gorgeous lights highlight windows and offer...

Queen Elizabeth II, watches a "fly-past" of the Royal Air Force, with Prince Charles, heir to the throne, and her great-grandchildren,...

Founder and band leader of Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, Carlos Samaniego, is a talented, classically trained musician who formed the...

Celebrating a joyous return to live theater at San Diego Repertory Theater are, Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers, here before...

Finishing touches are complete as the Alberta Bair Theater, formerly the Fox Theatre, opens its doors  once again. The 1931 building...

Tony Bennett sang to two packed houses Aug. 3 and 5, capping a two-night concert celebration of his 95th birthday, attended by Bill and...

Lady Gaga's moving rendition of the National Anthem set the tone for a day of musical celebration. Music highlighted the inauguration,...

Stockholm, with its beautiful location on the water, is considered one of the world's prettiest cities. From street bazaars to Nobel...

During a period of challenge, loss and tragedy, a fine production of "A Chorus Line" at Welk Theatre, buoys the spirits. This week's...

Happy in Barcelona, taking a chance on love.  NOT OLD, BUT BOLD, IN LOVE! DON'T LET THE CALENDAR STOP YOU FROM JOY Excited to be touring...

Friends from the UK, John and Sue Speight, visited Cookie and Keller in Montana, where we took them exploring. We met on a Southeast Asia...

Hotel with music lessons: Christene Meyers, aka Cookie, and Bruce Keller, known by his surname, signed up for ukulele lessons at Hilton...

Barry Manilow last week in Las Vegas, at 75, singing, playing, engaging with the audience. He returned to Broadway in 2019, to critical...

AccuQuest hearing specialist Nathan Bruce-Black walks Bruce Keller through the steps in adjusting and monitoring his hearing aids. Keller...

Hershey Felder channels Beethoven via a father and son who knew him in Vienna in a glorious production at San Diego Repertory Theatre's...

Flamenco dancers dazzle with their movements and hypnotic footwork. CENTURIES OLD DANCE TRADITION LIVES ON IN ENGAGING SPANISH VENUES...