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Body Glove Hawaii fits like a charm for Kona Coast ocean activity and sightseeing pleasures
Body Glove Hawaii offers Kona Coast ocean activities, sightseeing pleasures

Christene Meyers
Jan 264 min read


Arizona Food Tours: Eating Your Way Through Old Town Scottsdale in a Fun, Flavor-Packed Adventure
Scottsdale is a standout in foodie towns, for it has hundreds of restaurants. This spirited Arizona city offers a delightful range of dining options, here a luscious roasted corn salad and chicken and avocado salad. Story by Christene Meyers Photos by Bruce Keller "The Carpe Diem Kids" Visiting Scottsdale, Arizona with Arizona Food Tours If you believe the best way to understand a destination is through its food, then Scottsdale, Arizona, is about to become one of your favo
Keller Keller
Jan 226 min read


Discovering Paradise Point a Hidden Gem in Mission Bay Park San Diego
STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" Nestled within the expansive Mission Bay Park in San Diego, Paradise Point offers a unique escape blending natural beauty, recreational activities, with a touch of luxury. This hidden gem is a destination beloved by locals for years. It offers a wealth of experiences for all tastes -- both for those seeking a peaceful, inexpensive retreat and those in search of an active day by the water with all the resor
Keller Keller
Jan 65 min read


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

Christene Meyers
Nov 5, 20253 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 30, 20253 min read


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

Christene Meyers
Oct 16, 20251 min read


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

Christene Meyers
Oct 2, 20253 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 25, 20252 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 11, 20253 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 6, 20253 min read



Christene Meyers
Jul 31, 20255 min read


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

Christene Meyers
Jul 23, 20255 min read


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

Christene Meyers
Jun 25, 20255 min read



Christene Meyers
Jun 18, 20254 min read


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

Christene Meyers
Jun 4, 20254 min read


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

Christene Meyers
May 28, 20256 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 30, 20255 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 16, 20255 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 2, 20254 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 26, 20255 min read
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