Weather can’t spoil a trip to remember down the Grand Canyon
Finally! Five hours after we were scheduled to leave, the helicopters started to fly again, taking two or three passengers at a time rather than four because of the conditions
A Quirky but Fascinating World War II Collection in Norway
Discover the hidden gem of the Lofoten Kirgsminnemuseum in Norway, filled with intriguing World War II artifacts and captivating tales.
The reason for the Bear Jam in Grand Teton NP
Meet Grizzly #399, perhaps the most famous bear in North America not only because of her advanced age (24) but her fertility (she has had seven litters—20 cubs. This year’s quadruplets, Smith said, account for only two percent of Grizzly Bear litters.
A Walrus bachelor party and a hundred thousand special birds
We discover the hidden treasures of the Arctic on our unforgettable Polar Bear adventure. We encounter a lively bachelor party with walruses and a mesmerizing spectacle of unique birds.
The Miracle of Camp 60 – in the Orkney Islands north of Scotland
In the Orkney Islands, north of Scotland, our cruise excursion takes us to an unexpected place: The Italian Chapel at a former POW camp, also known as The Miracle of Camp 60.
Visit Barbados for African/British heritage and adventures
Plan your next adventure in Barbados, a Caribbean island with a rich African/British heritage. Discover the beauty of the island’s white sand beaches and exhilarating activities.
Returning to Tokyo after 60 years revives old childhood memories
60 years ago my father, a U.S. Air Force officer, moved his growing family to Japan for four years. So when we had the opportunity to visit Tokyo this month, I naturally thought of my childhood and wondered if we could try to find some of my old haunts.
Confronting Germany’s dark history: how the mighty had fallen
As I kept thinking about all of those architectural monstrosities that we saw on our tour of Nuremberg, I reminded myself of that photo I saw in Berlin of the Nazis crouching in fear at war’s end. How the mighty have fallen, I thought.
From British Columbia to California on a Family RV Trip
Memorable campsites. There is special beauty in travel when the campgrounds and the places we stay in become more than a backdrop
When a grown daughter and her pooch join the fun
SLO has bountiful outdoor space, dozens of Central Coast wineries, public art, great restaurants and dog-friendly lodgings