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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


Waikiki Trolley in Honolulu, happy place! Explore it and have a blast with friends and family
The best hotdog in Honolulu is one of the treats you'll discover aboard the Waikiki Trolley, which offers various tours for discovering this exciting east-meets-west city and Oahu's capital. Here, John's World Famous Hawaii hotdog stand is popular with locals and tourists alike. TAKE THE SCENIC TOUR: HOP ON, OFF WAIKIKI TROLLEY FOR FUN TIME SOAKING UP BEST OF HONOLULU Even on a slightly cloudy day, Waikiki Trolley brings a sunny spin to Honolulu sightseeing. We recommend our

Christene Meyers
Mar 30, 20235 min read
Lovely Lone Pine: Australia's the place to cuddle koalas, feed 'roos
It's "kangaroo communion" as Bruce Keller feeds two hungry critters at Lone Pine near Brisbane, Australia. We flew 7,513 miles to...

Christene Meyers
Mar 16, 20235 min read


New Zealand trains offer spectacular scenery, nostalgia, history.
All aboard! Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers took a pair of spectacular train trips on a recent Celebrity cruise around New Zealand. Trains allow prime viewing of the country's spectacular scenery. Cruise tours are the best way to see the most in a short time in port. Celebrity's are tops. STEP ABOARD PAIR OF TRAINS FOR A TRIP BACK IN TIME WITH STUNNING SCENERY STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Passengers have time to admire scenery and take photos. I

Christene Meyers
Mar 9, 20235 min read


Guitar museum offers spectacular music from Portugal's heart, soul
The art of "fado" or music of the soul is a time honored, intricate and emotional rendering ofPortuguese songs with a melancholy theme,...

Christene Meyers
Feb 23, 20234 min read


“Asian cuisine travel guide: Asian culinary traditions at a Vietnam restaurant, colorful salads and soups , healthy dishes across cultures”
Step into a Vietnam restaurant and discover the vibrant world of Asian culinary traditions. Colorful salads burst with fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and bright citrus flavors, while steaming bowls of soup deliver comfort and balance. Across Asia, cuisine reflects culture, history, and a love of healthy ingredients. This Asian cuisine travel guide explores dishes that are as nourishing as they are beautiful, offering a flavorful glimpse into traditions shared across cultures

Cookie & Keller
May 27, 20163 min read


Wellington Auto Museum -- (Southward Car Museum) -- plus sheep ranch, cafes, museums, cable cars, waterfront and a rare organ
Wellington Auto Museum known as the Southward Car Museum - wonders unfold with vintage autos, cable cars and rare organ

Cookie & Keller
Mar 18, 20154 min read
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