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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures



Christene Meyers
Feb 10, 20225 min read


Hitting the highlights of European cities is a delight off-season
Here in late November, Paris streets are not jam-packed as in the summer. Here, the boulevard by Notre Dame Cathedral is sparsely...

Christene Meyers
Nov 16, 20183 min read


Alaska whale watching in the Inside Passage - Whales astonish, amuse, delight on the whale trail from Seattle to Alaska
A juvenile orca learns how to swim next to his mother, south of Vancouver, near U.S. waters with Wild Whales Vancouver. In Alaska, Juneau Tours offers spectacular whale watching farther north. Juneau Tours offers up close, personal opportunities to see whales, with skilled drivers and guides to get you "there." ORCAS, HUMPBACKS ENTERTAIN, INFORM-- AND EVEN PROVIDE EYE-POPPING ANATOMY STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Alaska whale watching CAN ONE ever get enoug

Christene Meyers
Sep 23, 20165 min read


mixed story...Lillian - Cygnet Theatre:
Cygnet Theater in Old Town is a fantastic night out, with a stop at nearby Hacienda de las Rosas Winery before or after. 'A CHRISTMAS...

Christene Meyers
Dec 2, 20143 min read


Helena bed and breakfast offers history, pride, piano, family ties, fun and location
The Barrister Bed and Breakfast in Helena offers a warm, history filled stay in a stately mansion near the cathedral. BROTHER AND SISTER ACT MAKE THE BARRISTER B&B A HAPPY, HISTORIC HIT Beverages are available in the dining room, which sports a portrait of young Queen Elizabeth II. The Barrister takes its name from its owner's law career. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Special touches and an artful eye mark each Barrister guest room. THE BARRISTER B&B is th

Christene Meyers
Oct 14, 20145 min read


Sunset sail shows off Puget Sound as ferries, tour boats beckon
Seattle is at its best viewed from the water. Options include ferry, Argosy boat or private sail on lovely Far Niente yacht. FAR NIENTE...

Christene Meyers
Sep 14, 20134 min read
Baby Christena has Hillary's "Village" behind her, meeting her Down Syndrome handicap head on
Child born with Down Syndrome sparks love, unity, courage in Cosgriffe family Christena's auntie Misha bestowed a pretty new dress!...

Christene Meyers
Jul 27, 20136 min read
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