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Guy Fawkes Day
Guy Fawkes Day celebrates a plot's failure with bonfires, fireworks,

Christene Meyers
5 days ago3 min read


Halloween, sacred days abroad blend religious traditions, pagan fun, new and old customs
A pumpkin carving contest on Queen Mary 2, offered a mix of spooky and amusing results, some irreverent, some ghoulish. Travelers find Halloween displays along with Day of the Dead and All Saints Day decor in hotels in Europe, Mexico, and other countries around the world as autumn holidays and celebrations merge and overlap. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" ALL THE WORLD seems to enjoy a celebration, be it pagan inspired or religious bas
Keller Keller
Oct 303 min read


We've moved -- excited to share our new look!
Whereiscookie.Com our new website

Christene Meyers
Oct 161 min read


Tippet Rise adds fall concerts, play, biking, hiking to world famous venue
Tippet Rise nature and music converge

Christene Meyers
Oct 23 min read


Vancouver: bustling, busy city has splendid museum with Canada's finest artists
Vancouver: bustling, busy city has splendid museum with Canada's finest artists
Keller Keller
Sep 252 min read


Alaska Railroad features close-up views of nature's vast and magnificent scenery
A journey on Alaska Railroad offers ringside seats to striking landscape and a pleasant experience in comfortable seats, with dining...

Christene Meyers
Sep 113 min read


Australian Museum features engaging displays, artful cultural history
The venerable Australian Museum is centrally located in Sydney, Australia, a treasure trove of art, nature inspired history, intriguing...

Christene Meyers
Aug 63 min read



Christene Meyers
Jul 315 min read


Grand Hotel in Big Timber, Montana, undergoes facelift to glory days
Grand Hotel. Big Timber

Christene Meyers
Jul 235 min read


Goats galore in Maui: enterprise yields quality tours, cheese and more
Surfing Goat dairy

Christene Meyers
Jun 255 min read



Christene Meyers
Jun 184 min read


City Cruises offers smooth sailing, tasty fare, elegance, beautiful sights
City Cruises by whereiscookie.Com

Christene Meyers
Jun 44 min read


Two award winning aquariums offer insights into life under the sea
Marine aquariums devoted to the underwater magic

Christene Meyers
May 286 min read


British trains offer organized, relaxing way to see the UK your way
Bruce Keller poses by one of the UK's many efficient and comfortable trains. By using a BritRail pass, we were able to visit several cities during a brief trip, making the most of our time. TRY A TRAIN ON BRITRAIL FOR YOUR NEXT UK VISIT STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER IF A VISIT to the United Kingdom is on your bucket list, you might be overwhelmed by the variety of historic places vying for attention. Bruce Keller and Christene Meyers in Edinburgh's Waverle

Christene Meyers
Apr 305 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 165 min read


Gaudi's Guell Park invites visitors into his world of wonder and magic
With a rooftop view of Barcelona, our road trippers visit Park Guell, on Carmel Hill in the Gracia district of Barcelona. It was designed...

Christene Meyers
Apr 24 min read


Dabbling with Dali: 3 days of dizzying delight with the art of a genius
The Dali Theatre-Museum is a magnificent, over-the-top creation designed by Salvador Dali himself. He supervised construction upon the...

Christene Meyers
Mar 265 min read


Bathroom tips: pointers on how to find one abroad, plus unique ones!
A men's bathroom in Singapore offers greenery along with sparkling clean urinals. Not all bathrooms abroad are as clean or nicely...

Christene Meyers
Mar 196 min read


Put yourself on a Segway for fun, frolic, sights of Fort Lauderdale
Enjoying their Segways: Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers are Segway devotees, thanks to a terrific guide and a beautiful...

Christene Meyers
Mar 124 min read


Fantastic Fort Lauderdale: fun water taxi and new Jungle Queen show
Jungle Queen is an institution in Fort Lauderdale, a beloved icon of the city and a four-generation enterprise. She's "reinvented" her...

Christene Meyers
Mar 65 min read
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