Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures

If you’re planning time in Honolulu, two stops that consistently surprise visitors are the Waikiki Aquarium and the Honolulu Zoo—both compact, easy to explore, and rich in island character. Tucked along the shoreline near Kapiʻolani Park, the Waikiki Aquarium offers an intimate look at the Pacific’s vibrant marine life. Instead of overwhelming you with massive halls, it invites a slower pace colorful coral exhibits, hypnotic jellyfish, and endangered Hawaiian monk seal

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

Dive into the wonders of Hawaii’s marine world at Sea Life Park! From playful dolphins to majestic sea turtles, this family-friendly attraction offers unforgettable up-close encounters with the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. Perfect for animal lovers and adventure seekers alike.

An annual autumn trip through Yellowstone National Park is a tradition we honor and enjoy. On this year's trek, we took along a California friend. Phyllis had never visited Yellowstone and although we didn't have time to give her a complete "immersion," we shared a few favorite nooks and crannies of this magnificent wilderness recreation area.

Yellowstone National Park in winter is a place of profound silence and striking contrasts, where boiling geysers meet a landscape blanketed in deep snow. While most of the park's interior roads close to private vehicles by early November, the winter season (typically mid-December to early March) opens a rare door for those willing to trade their cars for snow coaches.