Four Faces of Argentina
Mist soaked, we clung to the railing of the wooden platform, watching in awe as tons of water thundered over the horseshoe-shaped precipice and plummeted 350 feet down into the chasm of Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat) on the Argentina side of Iguazu National Park.
Accessible Austria
Salzburg If you have never been to Austria, here is a suggestion for an eight-day excursion that will give you a close-up introduction to a country rich in history and beauty with enough time to explore three very different cities. You’ll get to meet the people, visit a number of Austria’s highly accessible sights and […]
The Ultimate Safari
Morning mists rose over the golden savannah of Botswana’s Okavango Delta as our Overseas Adventure Travel Land Rovers did the African mambo through deeply rutted sand.
Savor Northern Ireland, One Bite at a Time
I didn’t have high hopes for good food during my stay in Northern Ireland.
Bran Castle: Caught Between Legend and History
From its foundation on the naked rock near the riverbed, the fortress of Bran rises majestically above the valley. An imposing, yet graceful structure that seems to be gazing down upon the hordes of visitors that flock to its entry.
On the Whisky Trail
A trip to Ireland and the Scottish island of Islay uncovers a storehouse of local quirks—along with a few special drams.
Lakeside Retreat: Escape to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
[quote align=’left’]“They both listened silently to the water, which to them was not just water, but the voice of Life, the voice of Being, the voice of perpetual Becoming.” – Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha[/quote] What’s the antidote for stress? A lakeside retreat My journey began in southeastern Michigan as I traveled west to Wisconsin and ultimately […]
From Roots to Soup
For those who know Moshe Basson, they’ve probably heard how his story begins.
Spirited Away to Tottori
It’s a mere 80mn flight between Tokyo Haneda airport and Yonago, yet a world apart. And, from the moment you land, the mood is set. You have reached “Manga Kingdom”!
Exploring the Cherohala Skyway
Most people have heard about the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive which highlight the Blue Ridge Mountains from just outside Washington D.C., all the way down past Asheville, N.C. No one would disagree that these are among the great scenic drives in the world.