Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural 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.

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.

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

Vancouver: bustling, busy city with multiple attractions including a splendid museum with Canada's finest artists

Brisbane’s food scene is a vibrant blend of fresh local ingredients, global influences, and relaxed riverside charm—making it one of Australia’s most underrated culinary destinations. On a Brisbane food tour, every stop feels like a discovery, from bustling markets filled with tropical produce to tucked-away eateries serving everything from modern Australian cuisine to authentic Asian flavors. What makes this experience special is the food and stories behind it, shared by pas

Celebrate Fourth of July by learning American history in a fun way! Discover engaging activities to enrich your Fourth of July holiday.

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

We all remember when Queen Elizabeth 2 famously requisitioned her namesake ship, QE2, converting it to a troop ship during the 1982 conflict in the remote Falkland Islands, known as Las Malvinas in nearby Argentina. We take you there.

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...

Step inside the legendary Teatro Colón, the Buenos Aires Opera House, where world-class acoustics and stunning architecture create an unforgettable experience. From grand opera and ballet to guided tours, this cultural icon offers a glimpse into Argentina’s artistic soul in the heart of Buenos Aires.

Bruce Keller poses in one of the many intriguing spaces in the SCAD Museum of Art, where constantly changing exhibitions feature...

SAVANNAH FOOD TOUR OFFERS DELECTABLE TASTINGS, LIVELY COMMENTARY, HISTORY, FACTS, AND WALKING TO WORK IT OFF

Richmond's Georgian Theatre Royal is the oldest still operational theater in England, a charming, small venue where regular performances and concerts are held as they have been since 1899

Birds are plentiful at Brevard Zoo, where guests can feed lorikeets and cockatiels. Heron and other birds native to Florida and other places enjoy the sun in beautifully landscaped grounds. These handsome longhorns snooze while Brevard Zoo visitors admire them.They are also known as Florida Scrub or Florida Native. FLORIDA ZOO IS HOME TO 900 WELL CARED FOR CRITTERS AND BIRDS, WITH OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL EMPHASIS AND THOUSANDS OF HAPPY FANS AND SUPPORTERS Flamingos are a fav

Wearing leis at Hilton Hawaiian Village are Bruce William Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers. The lei is an ancient tradition of...

Artist Mark di Suvero's "Beethoven's Quartet" is a stunning work. An art tour participant in the left of the photo gives a sense of the...

More than five decades after Little Big Man transformed the Western movie genre, Christine "Cookie" Myers returned to celebrate the film's enduring legacy. As a 20-year-old cast member during production and a featured speaker at the Little Big Man Symposium, she shared behind-the-scenes memories of one of Montana's most influential films.

Smiles abound in the Body Glove "Super Raft Tour" along the historical Kona Coast. We had our eye out for dolphins, whales and other...

Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers enjoy one of many splendid views on a day-long circle tour of Oahu, which takes tourists around the island with many interesting stops. OAHU CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR FEATURES BEST OF A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND, FROM SCENIC STOPS TO CULTURE, ART, FOOD, SHOPPING, FUN Oahu's much visited Byodo-In Temple is part of the tour and one of its most popular stops. Take time to ring the gong. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER IF YOU'VE been to

The famous Sydney Opera House is aglow with "Pride" colors, a proud rainbow celebrating Australia's strong support of the progress toward inclusion, tolerance and embrace of all people. PRIDE month encourages professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER LGBT Pride Month is celebrated worldwide. It stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Sto