Stories in this issue Summer 2022 – Summertime And the Livin’ is Easy!

Remote and isolated, the Galapagos Islands are world-renowned for incredibly exciting diving and fascinating land excursions. All the astonishing variety of creatures and plants in …

Of course, Rio de Janeiro has two of the most famous and beautiful beaches in the world.  But while Ipanema and Copacabana are gorgeous, they …

You might not think that roosters, six-toed cats, Hemmingway and President Truman share anything in common. But, they do, having each called Key West home …

When William Cowper wrote, “[v]ariety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavour,” he described his surroundings and reflections on life in …

For most travelers, a trip to Greece means a history lesson in Athens and beach time at one of the famous islands like Santorini, Mykonos …

Baseball players can become free agents, but ballparks never do.  That is why two historic fields have become beloved icons not only to locals who …

Ahh, China, land of General Tzo’s Chicken, chop suey, beef & broccoli. First stop after a long flight and hungry as, well, you know what. …

Exploring New York State’s magnificent 10-county Hudson Valley is a bit like that adage attributed to Nelson Mandela: “How do you eat an elephant? One …

I got a phone call in the middle of the night from a scuba diving buddy saying, “Manta Ray Dive Resort is hosting MantaFest on …

When most people think of visiting French Polynesia, the first places that come to mind are Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in fact that …