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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


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
4 days ago5 min read


Ghosts of the Gaslamp: A Haunted Walking Tour of San Diego with US Ghost Adventures
The Horton Grand Hotel - Named after Alonzo Horton (who helped build modern San Diego), the hotel is rumored to house the ghost of Roger Whitaker, a gambler who never checked out.

Cookie & Keller
Mar 54 min read


The Art of Banksy Without Limits: Exploring the Impact of the Iconic Artist in Del Mar
Banksy has reshaped how people think about art and its role in society. His work blurs the lines between public space and gallery, protest and performance, anonymity and fame.

Cookie & Keller
Feb 54 min read


Arizona Food Tours: Eating Your Way Through Old Town Scottsdale in a Fun, Flavor-Packed Adventure
Old Town Scottsdale is a food lover’s playground, blending Southwestern flavors, modern culinary creativity, and vibrant desert culture. On an Arizona food tour, you’ll stroll historic streets while sampling Sonoran specialties, chef-driven small plates, and local sweets. From lively taco spots to craft cocktail bars, each stop reveals a taste of Scottsdale’s past and present one delicious bite at a time

Cookie & Keller
Jan 226 min read


Barcelona Card (Official Tourist Card) saves time and money touring Gaudi's architectural masterpieces and more
The Barcelona Card is one of the easiest ways for visitors to explore the vibrant city of Barcelona while saving both time and money. Designed for travelers who want to see more and stress less, this official tourist card bundles free public transportation with discounted or free entry to many of the city’s top museums and attractions. Instead of juggling tickets and waiting in lines, the Barcelona Card lets you focus on what matters most—wandering historic neighborhoods, adm

Cookie & Keller
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Vancouver: bustling, busy city has splendid museum with Canada's finest artists
Vancouver: bustling, busy city has splendid museum with Canada's finest artists
Keller Keller
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Grand Hotel in Big Timber, Montana, undergoes facelift to glory days
Grand Hotel. Big Timber

Christene Meyers
Jul 24, 20255 min read


Take a tasty bite of Brisbane on a fun, enlightening food & history tour
Food tour Brisbane

Christene Meyers
Jul 10, 20255 min read


Happy Fourth: Let's kick our holiday up a notch, learn something new
STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER A family hike included talk about the Constitution. L-R: Bruce Keller, Christene Meyers,...

Christene Meyers
Jul 3, 20254 min read


San Diego Maritime Museum is world class and offers ships, subs, displays, nautical history and a fun cruise on San Diego Bay
World class San Diego Maritime Museum offers ships, subs, displays, nautical history and a fun cruise on San Diego Bay

Christene Meyers
May 22, 20254 min read


Museum of Latin American Art offers stunning Long Beach diversion
Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers enjoy an afternoon at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, where Latin American...

Christene Meyers
May 8, 20254 min read


Falklands lure Yanks to discover "Islas Malvinas," learn about the war
Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, or "Las Malvinas" to Argentine people, is a peaceful town of less than 3,000 people. It is one of the...

Christene Meyers
Oct 3, 20244 min read


Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, World Trade Center honor best of New York
Highlights of New York include a visit to Tower One, the Empire State Building, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, holding her torch...

Christene Meyers
Jul 4, 20244 min read


'Museo Evita' fascinates, taking tourists into colorful life of Eva Peron
A short pleasant walk from the hop on bus takes visitors to Museo Evita. It's also an easy taxi ride from most of the centrally located...

Christene Meyers
May 2, 20245 min read


Buenos Aires opera house has world's greatest acoustics, ornate interior
Above, Bruce Keller, Christene "Cookie" Meyers and Rolando Ossowski pose in casual afternoon touring clothes. If they were at the great...

Christene Meyers
Apr 23, 20244 min read


Colonia's charms attract international visitors to quaint historic town
Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos, the bullring in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, was built in 1909 but soon closed after prohibition...

Christene Meyers
Mar 28, 20244 min read


SCAD sends artful ripples from Georgia, to Hollywood and the world
Bruce Keller poses in one of the many intriguing spaces in the SCAD Museum of Art, where constantly changing exhibitions feature...

Christene Meyers
Feb 22, 20245 min read


Savannah food tour
Savannah food tour mixes history, tastings, parks, monuments and more A happy, well fed group of travelers and foodies finish a fun Savannah tasting tour, with guide Brenden Davis giving the enthusiastic group a "thumbs up" send-off. SAVANNAH FOOD TOUR OFFERS DELECTABLE TASTINGS, LIVELY COMMENTARY, HISTORY, FACTS, AND WALKING TO WORK IT OFF Food tour participants sweetened their day with tastings of delicious honeys at Capital Bee Company in Savannah . STORY By CHRISTENE MEYE

Christene Meyers
Feb 4, 20244 min read


Savannah's wonders: stately buildings, lovely parks, lively River Street, theater, boats, cafes and trolleys all invite inspection
Savannah is famous for its inviting squares, beautiful oak trees and peaceful parks. The Capitol Building of Savannah is one of many...

Christene Meyers
Jan 25, 20243 min read


England's oldest operational theater, Georgian Theatre Royal, is a gem.
Elegant boxes and beautiful curtains, ornate original design touches and perhaps the oldest known theatrical set piece mark the historic...

Christene Meyers
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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