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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


Glacier As Labor Day approaches, time to visit your nearest national park
This scenic turn-out in Glacier National Park made an ideal picnic spot when we visited, just before colors began to change. Bring layers...

Christene Meyers
Aug 283 min read


High Line's hurrah: Wondrous park reflects New York's spirit, diversity
The High Line in New York is a wonderful place, born of a grassroots effort to save a derelict elevated train track. It is now a much...

Christene Meyers
Aug 213 min read


Central Park's wonders attract international crowd to enjoy variety, beauty
New York's Central Park is a welcoming oasis any time of the year. A PARK FOR ALL SEASONS AND ALL PEOPLE IN CENTRAL NEW YORK CITY STORY...

Christene Meyers
Aug 143 min read


Cool off, enjoy at Borrego's Palms at Indian Head, a boutique treasure
The Palms at Indian Head offers a tranquil, beautiful escape from city life, with its open airy feel. DESERT HIDEAWAY DESERVES YOUR VISIT...

Christene Meyers
May 156 min read


As Earth Day approaches, celebrate, help improve our fragile planet
At Monterey Aquarium, beautiful works of art are created from plastic and other junk pulled from our oceans. Eight million metric tons of...

Christene Meyers
Apr 175 min read


Lions, tigers, rhinos, kangaroos, giraffes roam, pose, preen for public
Meet Bo, who posed for us this week, a handsome nearly 9-year old male lion, the head of his pride which includes three females.  The...

Christene Meyers
Feb 134 min read


Yellowstone, Grand Teton parks greet summer after holiday weekend
Grand Teton National Park, above, is in glorious color as the Memorial Day weekend arrives, noting the unofficial beginning of summer in...

Christene Meyers
May 30, 20243 min read


Kualoa: Oahu working ranch offers magic, entertainment and education.
Part of the educational fun at Kualoa Ranch is watching workers prepare the harvest for sale in the store on the property, and for...

Christene Meyers
Feb 6, 20244 min read


Lights up on Honolulu's trolley and best holiday lights in the country
Magazine's top city lights Honolulu is aglow with city lights, and Waikiki Trolley takes holiday revelers to the highlights. Bruce Keller...

Christene Meyers
Dec 14, 20234 min read


Trek through Yellowstone celebrates summer, never fails to delight
Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers are all smiles at the iconic Roosevelt Arch in Yellowstone. NATION'S OLDEST PARK GREETS...

Christene Meyers
Jul 27, 20233 min read


History, culture, food, fun await on a 'Super Raft' ride up Kona coast
Smiles abound in the Body Glove "Super Raft Tour" along the historical Kona Coast. We had our eye out for dolphins, whales and other...

Christene Meyers
Jun 22, 20233 min read


Head to Honolulu, happy place! Explore it on fun Waikiki Trolley
The best hotdog in Honolulu is one of the treats you'll discover aboard the Waikiki Trolley, which offers various tours for discovering...

Christene Meyers
Mar 30, 20236 min read


Busy Brisbane: bustling, booming, fun, and a nighttime wonderland
Brisbane's majestic skyline is an impressive, sky-high mix of contemporary architecture, artfully set off by well established trees, and...

Christene Meyers
Mar 23, 20237 min read
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