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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


Cave Houses of Puglia Road Trip, Part 2: Matera and the fascinating UNESCO site
Explore the Cave Houses of Matera, Italy. Discover the Sassi region, UNESCO history, cave hotels, and the best things to do in Matera.

Cookie & Keller
24 hours ago6 min read


Southern Puglia Road Trip, Part 1 of 3: Small Towns, Coastal Gems, Senic Drives from Lecce
Travel Tips for Southern Puglia Road Trip: Small Towns and Coastal Gems from Lecce

Cookie & Keller
Apr 306 min read


CityPASS: tourist card is a key to Unlocking Fun, Culture, with Zero Stress in 18 North American Cities
CityPASS saves money. It saves time. And most importantly? It unlocks the doors to the very best experiences without the stress.

Cookie & Keller
Apr 237 min read


Best Circle Island Tour of Oahu by E Noa: Culture, Coastlines & Pure Aloha Spirit
Best comprehensive Oahu tour blends scenery, history, cultural landmarks, island food, personal in an unforgettable day

Cookie & Keller
Apr 167 min read


Waikiki Secret Food Tour: A Delicious Walk Through Paradise in Hawaii's shops, cafes
Why Take a Waikiki Food Tour?
Waikiki has hundreds of restaurants, cafes and snack shops. It can be overwhelming. A guided Honolulu food tour takes the guesswork out of the experience and introduces you to places you might walk past, without realizing what you’re missing.
Secret Food Tours Honolulu
with our savvy local guide, Stella, we explored hidden corners, learned about Hawaiian history, and tasted seven carefully curated stops each representing a different flavor of the

Cookie & Keller
Apr 28 min read


Route 66 Museum, Kingman, Arizona, is a Must-See Stop For Travelers
Route 66 Museum in Kingman Arizona has strong interest decades after the famous roadway was established. Known as the "Main Street of America," this historic highway has inspired countless travelers to explore its unique blend of Americana, nostalgia, and adventure.

Cookie & Keller
Mar 195 min read


Scottsdale Segway Tour for a fun tour showing off the city in new light
A Scottsdale Segway tour is the best way to see the town's historic
Old Town, learn about local landmarks and soak up desert scenery.

Cookie & Keller
Jan 294 min read


Exploring the Passion - Flamenco comes alive in Barcelona
Exploring flamenco's roots in Barcelona's most lively venues is a dance of fire and emotion, born in Andalusia and influenced by the region’s rich and diverse cultures. One hears gypsy rhythms and both Jewish and Moorish influences along with Andalusian syncopation. The result is a lively and haunting sound - a musical

Cookie & Keller
Jan 154 min read


Barcelona Aquarium: Take A Deep Dive into the wonders of Marine Life
Exploring Barcelona Aquarium: A must see Attraction in Port Vell

Cookie & Keller
Jan 84 min read


Take a kid along to enrich your travel pleasures: Tips for Traveling with Children
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

Cookie & Keller
Dec 18, 20253 min read


No place like London for mixing new and old: history, food, theater, architecture, excitement
London is a striking commentary on architectural evolution. This street scene illustrates the blend of history and innovation. With dozens of medieval landmarks like the Tower of London, there are beautiful modern buildings such as The Shard, with 26 stories, dozens of restaurants, residential living and a five-star hotel.

Cookie & Keller
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Vancouver Big Bus Tour has large personality fun options
WE'RE BUS junkies. We've toured dozens of the world's great cities by bus and for our time and money, there's no better tour operation. It's a reliable, pleasant, economical choice.
The worldwide company Big Bus Tours offers sightseeing tours in many cities around the globe.
We've hopped on and off Big Bus in Sydney, Singapore, London, Paris, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles and recently in Vancouver.

Cookie & Keller
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Big Bus pleasures: wonderful worldwide way to hit a city's high spots
Discover North America’s top cities with Big Bus Tours. Hop-on hop-off buses make sightseeing easy while visiting famous landmarks and neighborhoods with a popular hop-on, hop-off format that operates open-top double-decker bus tours in many of the world’s top travel destinations. The flexible routes stop at major landmarks and attractions, allowing visitors to explore cities at their own pace while listening to guided commentary about the history, culture and highlights

Cookie & Keller
Jun 19, 20255 min read


Fort Lauderdale Segway for fun, frolic and adventure
Glide along sun-soaked streets and oceanfront paths on a Fort Lauderdale Segway tour, one of the most fun ways to explore this laid-back Florida city. Cruise past beaches, marinas, and scenic waterways while learning local history on easy, breezy adventure perfect for first-time visitors

Cookie & Keller
Mar 13, 20254 min read


Montevideo itinerary: history, stately buildings, friendly people, fine food, many free attractions
The most appealing aspect of Montevideo is the friendly, welcoming feeling one gets while strolling its streets, visiting a free museum or enjoying a beverage.

Cookie & Keller
Jul 18, 20243 min read


Make it a carpe diem summer: go camping, take the cruise, plan a trip
Veteran cruisers, Christene "Cookie" Meyers and Bruce Keller have made travel and cruising the world a priority. They offer enthusiastic...

Christene Meyers
Jun 13, 20245 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


Christmas time around the world is celebrated with lights, parades, food, fun
The Wynn in Las Vegas goes in for the holidays in a big way. Like everything in this exciting, colorful city, it's larger than life and...

Christene Meyers
Dec 21, 20233 min read


British train: Try one if you are a world traveler: efficient, clean, punctual and fun.
WE HAVE long admired the world's railway system. We've logged thousands of pleasant train miles from Australia to the United Kingdom

Cookie & Keller
Nov 16, 20234 min read


Good grub includes barbecue, gator bites on Cocoa Beach foodie trek
Cocoa Village boasts a super food tasting experience with entrepreneur Halim Urban, who runs his popular tour with wife Jessica. With 20...

Christene Meyers
Oct 26, 20233 min read
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