by John Clites Our buggy hurtled up the dune, and I grabbed the roll bar with both hands, preparing again to leap the crest a la the Rat Patrol. At the last second Sergio, our bugueiro, yanked the steering wheel to the right and we slued to a stop … [Read More...] about Natal, Brazil’s Undiscovered Adventure Playground
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Coastal Road Trips Along California That Ignite Wanderlust
Travelers often dream of hitting the open highway with the Pacific Ocean on one side and rugged cliffs or rolling hills on the other. Coastal road trips along California deliver exactly that feeling. Each stretch of highway offers a unique blend of … [Read More...] about Coastal Road Trips Along California That Ignite Wanderlust
Trekking in Nepal: Lukla to Everest Base Camp
by R. Wayne Hoskins It all started when my wife approached me and asked how my knee was feeling. This question could be the prelude to the next step in her plan to put me to work on some project in the garden or the basement. Reluctantly, I said it … [Read More...] about Trekking in Nepal: Lukla to Everest Base Camp
Ceský Krumlov: The Bohemian Jewel in Europe’s Glittering Crown
by Tom Douglas The child in all of us yearns for a magical land where we can hide away from all our cares – places like Camelot, or Brigadoon, or Shangri-La., or Ceský Krumlov. Ceský Krumlov? Graced with a name that to the North American ear … [Read More...] about Ceský Krumlov: The Bohemian Jewel in Europe’s Glittering Crown
The Heart of Halifax
by Margaret Deefholts Nova Scotia smells of the Atlantic Ocean—there’s a tangy freshness to the air that is different from the pine-scented summer breezes off the Pacific coast. Even though I know that the open sea is quite a long way off, the … [Read More...] about The Heart of Halifax
Afloat in Paradise on the Island of Kauai
by Chris Millikan A day trip from our Wailua resort in central Kauai involves fluming its main irrigation ditch and tunnels. Joining this expedition gives my husband Rick and me a new perspective on sightseeing on the fourth largest and oldest … [Read More...] about Afloat in Paradise on the Island of Kauai
In Aruba, Life’s a Beach
By Barbara Barton Sloane In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth. –Rachel Carson Some people love a parade, some love a rainy night. I love a beach. After a long, hard winter, I … [Read More...] about In Aruba, Life’s a Beach
Exploring Cancun’s Big Neighbor, San Miguel, Cozumel Island
By Rick Millikan Isla Cozumel seems to float alongside the Yucatan Peninsula's eastern coast. Our day trip from Cancun includes a ferry ride to Cozumel's main port, where a Mariachi quintet joyfully strums guitars, blares trumpets and harmonizes … [Read More...] about Exploring Cancun’s Big Neighbor, San Miguel, Cozumel Island
Loose and Lavish on Lana’i Four Seasons in the Hawaiian Sun
by Rick Millikan Adventurous curiosity attracts my wife Chris and I back to Lana'i, a small Hawaiian Island renowned for its longtime production of Dole pineapples. Only twenty acres of this luscious golden fruit remain...so one could say Lana'i's … [Read More...] about Loose and Lavish on Lana’i Four Seasons in the Hawaiian Sun
Niagara’s River Road
by Guylaine Spencer Picture yourself rollerblading through a gallery of Impressionist paintings. Now you’ve got some idea of what it’s like to cruise the river-hugging Niagara Parkway during the brief but brilliant fall-color season. The route … [Read More...] about Niagara’s River Road
Sister Sojourn To Salt Spring Island
by Jane Cassie "Pinch on a monkey tree," I chant, while gently tweaking my sister's arm. This kid-like prank immediately conjures up warm and fuzzy memories. It also reminds me of the saying, 'when you have a sister, you have a piece of your … [Read More...] about Sister Sojourn To Salt Spring Island
India: Kaziranga’s Wild Kingdom
by Margaret Deefholts From where I sit perched on my elephant howdah, the Kaziranga National Park is a stretch of wild grassland fringed by marshland and thick jungle. The mahout nudges me gently and points. Fifty feet away, small ears … [Read More...] about India: Kaziranga’s Wild Kingdom