Varanasi cityscape on the west bank of the Ganges River. The late afternoon sun cast shadows on Varanasi’s faded buildings. My college-aged son and I approached the Manikarnika Ghat, a holy cremation ground with bleacher-like steps leading to the west bank of the Ganges River. He stopped, but I walked ahead. “How would you like…
Reno, Nevada, known for its casinos, gambling, and nightlife, is taking on a new role. “The Biggest Little City in the World” is attracting younger generations and families who are looking for fun outdoor adventures – many of which can be found within the city limits and in nearby Lake Tahoe. Ditch the slot machines for…
Branson is a patriotic and faith-filled town with shopping, entertainment, and outdoor beauty making this a visit that has it all! The first week in April I had the chance to visit this wonderful place as the guest of Sara Broers of Travel with Sara. A stay at the beautiful Chateau on the Lake offered a…
The Lantern Lobby at Windsor Castle was built after the devastating 1992 Fire. It was here, in fact, where the fire began at what was then Queen Victoria’s private chapel - Royal Collection Trust/©His Majesty King Charles III 2023. Photographer: Peter Smith The idea of visiting Windsor Castle probably first took hold while watching the…
Author Sherry Spitsnaugle casts a line. My heart raced as I struggled to hold the 11-inch rainbow trout, slippery as an iPhone without a case, as I posed for a photo. I froze, spellbound by the glistening creature. “Put her in the water until she’s calm and ready to swim away,” my guide Robert Younghanz instructed,…
Dek: The non-profit community outreach catering organization based in Wisconsin prepares ancestral foods to strengthen Indigenous communities while preserving flavors. Elena Terry is the Executive Chef/Founder of Wild Bearies, a non-profit catering organization that supports those who are overcoming alcohol and other drug abuse issues or emotional traumas. After working in the restaurant industry for…
African masks cover the walls in a section of Dakar NOLA’s restaurant. There are few cities as richly diverse as New Orleans (NOLA) and with such diversity, offers the world on a plate. You can literally travel the world through your palate as you enjoy the global cuisines and traditional Creole dishes throughout the city.…
While I’d always dreamt of going to Tahiti, I could never have imagined how wonderful my time in the remote French Polynesian islands in the South Pacific Ocean would be. Tahiti has a worldwide reputation as a honeymoon destination, known for luxurious and expensive over-water bungalows. The Society Islands and the remote Tuamotu Islands of…
Weaving the Past into the Future Beyond Charleston’s rich history, cobblestone streets, and elegant architecture lies a handmade treasure deeply rooted in the African American heritage of the Lowcountry — the art of sweetgrass basketry. Representing both a symbol and a lifeline for formerly enslaved people over three centuries, these intricately woven gold-and-brown masterpieces can…
"Whoo, it's lunar!" shouts my 11-year-old from the rear seat of the Jeep Wrangler Sahara. White knuckles gripping the wheel, I navigate the rutted, red-dirt track bouncing alongside mammoth boulders and rust-coloured rocks. Windows down, an earthy smell and sprinkle of dust float through the Jeep. Expansive and secluded Polihua Beach on Lānaʻi is approximately 1.5…
