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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


San Diego Maritime Museum offers ships, history, views, harbor tour
Ahoy, maties! A re-enactor tells tales of a sailor's life, impersonating explorer Juan Cabrillo, aboard San Salvador at Maritime Museum of San Diego. GO DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS AT A WORLD CLASS CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Christene "Cookie" Meyers and her brother Rick Cosgriffe aboard Pilot, which takes visitors on a fun harbor tour. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER IF YOU WANT a taste of the sea, with the vessels which explored the world, you won't find a better pla

Christene Meyers
Apr 7, 20224 min read


Astoria Maritime Museum offers superb look at Pacific Northwest's stormy sea connection
Crossing the fabled bar where the Columbia meets the Pacific is the focus of several exhibits at the engaging Columbia River Maritime...

Christene Meyers
Dec 9, 20213 min read


9/11 Memorial & Museum - RISING FROM THE ASHES, NEW TOWER REFLECTS AMERICA'S SPIRIT
Located on eight acres of the 16-acre World Trade Center complex, the 9/11 Memorial is a place of remembrance and contemplation within the bustle of lower Manhattan.

Christene Meyers
Sep 9, 20213 min read


Monterey Aquarium: one of the world's finest in an old fish cannery
After more than a year of closure, the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium is open for lovers of marine life once again. Masking and...

Christene Meyers
Jul 8, 20214 min read


Awesome Oslo: Norway's capital, handsome hybrid of old, new and artsy
Oslo is a proud city, which grew from a rustic 9th Century village to a bustling region of nearly a million people.

Cookie & Keller
Sep 11, 20204 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


Pisa Italy tips for making the most of your time
Discover the charm of Pisa, Italy, beyond its famous Leaning Tower. From riverside strolls along the Arno to quiet piazzas, this Tuscan gem blends history, architecture, and authentic Italian moments perfect for curious travelers and first-time visitors alike.

Cookie & Keller
Jul 17, 20127 min read
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