Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is an international treasure, visited by thousands each year and home to a carefully supervised grouping of 3,000 animals sharing 1,800 beautifully landscaped yet "wild looking" acres.

Explore Hawaii’s nautical side with WhereIsCookie.com your guide to island sailing, snorkeling, whale watching, harbor towns, sunset cruises, and ocean adventures across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Discover travel tips, hidden coastal gems, beach culture, and unforgettable experiences on and around Hawaii’s beautiful Pacific waters

The season carries many meanings whether we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, or simply the turning of the year.

Introducing our family to the pleasures of our much loved Hawaii added pleasure to the trip in many ways. Here we are -- Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers, at left, with our Bay Area family, the Ganners: Steve, James, Amarylla and Peny, on the shores of Hilton's Waikoloa Resort on the Big Island. Story By Christene Meyers Photos By Bruce Keller "The Carpe Diem Kids" WE LOVE to travel with our niece, nephew-in-law and their kids. Seeing a new place with a youngster g

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.

An annual autumn trip through Yellowstone National Park is a tradition we honor and enjoy. On this year's trek, we took along a California friend. Phyllis had never visited Yellowstone and although we didn't have time to give her a complete "immersion," we shared a few favorite nooks and crannies of this magnificent wilderness recreation area.