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A Grenadian Love Affair
Having passed through well over forty different countries I’ve have found something to awe, impress, excite, fascinate or calm me in every single one. But I’d never found a place to which I thought I’d be content to return every single year…at least until I met Grenada.
Scuba Tourism And The Death Of Coral Reefs – Part 2
The only region in the Caribbean that has a completely intact major coral reef eco-system is the Jardines de la Reina (Queen’s Gardens) coral reef off Cuba’s south coast.
A Cruise to Burma
The 270 passengers on our ship, Aegean Odyssey, were among the first in many years to be welcomed to Burma (also known as Myanmar), now that the military/civilian regime has finally opened itself to democratic reforms. Part of that openness is the realization that tourists bring dollars and should be encouraged to visit.
Scuba Tourism And The Death Of Coral Reefs – Part 1
While there are several underlying causes for the decline of coral reefs world-wide, a serious contributor to the degradation of coral reefs in popular tourist regions are the swarms of scuba divers brought out daily to the reefs by scuba tour operators, like locusts on a wheat field.
Chicago’s Skyline Superstars
It’s impossible to summarize all there is too see of Chicago architecture in a single article. Guest Author Alicia Russo highlights 6 of the most significant buildings in the city’s skyline.
Paris to Provence on the Rhone
We’ve always wanted to experience the culture and cuisine of Southern France and friends recommended a river cruise with Tauck, a touring company that’s been in business since 1925. The “French Waterways and Vineyards” itinerary along the Rhone sounded ideal.
The Angel of Bangkok
In the usual way of women meeting on the road, we got down to business and shared our life stories thus far. Or rather I did, under her expert questioning.
Lord Of The Swings, Cradle Mountain: Part 2
Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania’s west coast is picture-book pretty with proximity to ancient pines, a revamped steam engine train and dazzling gemstones.
The Halifax Farmer’s Market
Founded in 1750, the Halifax Farmers’ Market is the oldest continuously operating farmers’ market in North America.
Lord Of The Swings, Cradle Mountain: Part 1
In the living heart of a temperate rainforest, Cradle Mountain Lodge in Tasmania’s high country is a place of serene comfort for humans and Hobbits alike.
