Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures

Comings and goings at High Chaparral in the Northern Rockies:  another fabulous family reunion features talent galore.  Some had to leave...

"Food, glorious food," as the lyric from "Oliver!" goes.  The appetizers are being devoured as the main course is prepared. FOOD GLORIOUS...

LOCAL VEGGIES, MEATS, POULTRY AND HOMEMADE GNOCCHI GIVE UNIQUE APPEAL TO HISTORIC DISTRICT EATERY From its proud place in the Billings...

The view from Mystic View Cabins near Fishtail is spectacular, with the beautiful Beartooths right out the door. QUIET, QUAINT CABINS...

HARDIN COLLECTION FEATURES CENTURY-PLUS OF ANTIQUE WEAPONS, ARTILLERY Collector and military historian specialist Larry Torske of Hardin...

PRESCRIPTION FOR SUCCESS: PLAY, WORK  COMBINE TO KEEP FAMILY DOCTOR TUNED UP  AND BLOWING HIS HORN FOR HIS TOWN Dr. Robert Whiting tells...

BEAT THE HEAT, ENJOY FINE EATS, SHOP, BROWSE AT THE MARKET ON MAIN JULY 5 Head for Absarokee Sunday, July 5, to continue the Fourth of...

HISTORIC MEETING AS QUEEN MARY WELCOMES HER 'NIECE,' QUEEN ELIZABETH Cunard's majestic Queen Elizabeth sailed into Long Beach Harbor and spent the day, next to the venerable Queen Mary. The Queen Mary has been retired from the seas since 1967 but still draws a million and one-half visitors annually. STORY BY CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER IT WAS A GLORIOUS  meeting!  Two queens -- one elderly, the other a fairly new kid on the royal block -- were side by side for a d

LANGHAM HOTEL DOWN UNDER PERSONIFIES EXCELLENCE, UNDERSTATEMENT, LOCATION View at dusk from our Langham bedroom yields the splendid Yarra River, train station, cathedral and Federation Square. Stately St. Paul's Cathedral and lively Federation Square make a fascinating, well integrated pair in Melbourne.  STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER YOU MIGHT  not remember that you asked your waiter for a cup of mint tea, to point you calmly toward dream land before you h

Expressive hands of a Maori elder welcome visitors and enhance a story in a village on a Waimaramamaori.com tour. Our guide, Denise, ponders a question in a pensive and reflective moment before a musical show. TRAVELERS LEARN OF ANCIENT CULTURE, ENJOY MUSIC, GAMES, TATTOOS, ART, TALES STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER  THE MAORI  people are a proud and noble race, descending from warriors, farmers, healers, astronomers and explorers.   The people go back as f

DANISH ARCHITECT UTZON'S VISIONARY BUILDING IS A TRUE MASTERPIECE Tourists from around the globe tour Sydney Opera House, enjoy tastings and see plays, dance and concerts in many venues. After the tour, enjoy dumplings, oysters,  shrimp; Below, the "sails" from under them. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER IT RANKS  with the architectural wonders of the world. The Sydney Opera House is like no other building. Famous for its gorgeous shells -- resembling the sh

La Casa Del Zorro (home of the fox) encourages a peaceful and magical stay from registration until reluctant departure. The fox logo,...

We took this recent photo of Sydney Opera House on a calm but festive day during holiday time in Sydney.  HERE IN MELBOURNE,  AUSTRALIA,...

Julian's famous Julian Cafe and Bakery has delicious pies and ice cream flavors.  Here, Cookie shares with Nick & Nora. TRY JULIAN,...

Famed Kiwi director Lord Peter Jackson created Hobbiton, on which his award winning films were made. A Maori tattoo was given to Cookie...

AUTHOR THANKS READERS FOR PATIENCE, LOVE, SUPPORT!   Extra : "Something in addition to what is due, expected, or customary" Roll 'em,...

IF YOU HAVE ONLY A BRIEF TIME, MAKE EVERY ROMAN MINUTE COUNT BY HIRING A TOUR GUIDE Rome's Trevi Fountain has been drained and fenced...

Barcelona's La Sagrada Familia is the city's most spectacular architectural feat, Gaudi's masterpiece still under construction. All eyes...

Commodore Everette Hoard welcomes the public aboard the Queen Mary this Friday for an 80th birthday party. HAIL AND LONG LIVE THE LOVELY...

Road trip to the top of the world:  last week, up the Beartooth Pass on the famed Cooke City Highway. John Steinbeck had Charley, and...