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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


Kualoa Ranch Oahu's Premier Adventure Destination
Kualoa Ranch Hawaii's Premier Adventure Destination. Take a horseback ride or try a zipline tour, enjoy a boat ride, shop for homegrown produce and prowl famous movie locations.

Cookie & Keller
Apr 95 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


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

Cookie & 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


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

Cookie & Keller
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
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.

Cookie & Keller
Apr 23, 20244 min read


Colonia itinerary: City's charms attract international visitors to quaint historic town
NOW A QUAINT little tourist town in southwestern Uruguay, Colonia del Sacramento has a rich and stormy history.

Cookie & Keller
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, 20244 min read
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