For some, a trip to a subtropical island is purely about two things: sun and sand. A chance to decompress, drink in hand. Nowhere to go, except maybe the swim-up bar for another round of umbrella-clad libations. And while it’s definitely the perfect place to park yourself on the beach, Maui is a place that…
Hidden Greece: Kifissia, an Athenian Oasis
The heat of another summer day in the Greek capital was just starting to ebb, a few cool breezes blowing through the oven of an afternoon that, even by Athenian standards, was set on maximum bake. Still far too early for dinner, a few couples and scattered clusters of friends had begun to gather at…
Visit Kuching – What to Do and Where to
Kuching, in Malaysian Borneo, is such is such a special city to explore and the state of Sarawak is a coastal jungle paradise. There is so much to enjoy on your Kuching trip like boat rides on the Sarawak River, exploring tribal long houses, spotting roaming wildlife, visiting the impressive culture centre and other local…
Hidden Greece: Porto Heli and the Peloponnese Peninsula
Those familiar with traveling across continents, hopping oceans, and skipping over time zones know that jet lag is tough. And that first day in a new destination, after a less-than-stellar night trying to sleep upright? The toughest. Which is how I found myself dozing rather heavily as my taxi wound through some of the most…
Extra Effort Pays Dividends in Sicily
Sicily, the Mediterranean’s largest island, lies between Italy’s “boot” and North Africa, drawing millions each year to relax and sample its culture, cuisine and beaches. Many other draws await, too, if you’re willing to make a bit more effort to appreciate and enjoy them. Consider, for example, Villa Romana del Casale, just outside of Piazza…
French Riverboat Tour Was Worth the Pandemic Wait
By Lori Swanson From Pioneer Press “We’ve been waiting for you” was the common theme among our cabin crew, bartenders, waiters, tour guides and the Tapestry II River Boat captain. It had been two years of waiting for the riverboats to take to the water since the boats were shut down for the pandemic. The…
Taking the Kids: To Ski Country in Summer
Chat up a local in Ski Country and they will tell you they came for the winter and ended up staying for the summer. That would include my daughter Mel, who went to Crested Butte, Colorado, for a season after college and nearly 10 years later, is still there, working as a planner for the…
So Much Space, so Little Time: 2 Days in America’s Largest National Park
By Colleen Thomas From Tribune News Service The rutted dirt road was proving a challenge for our rented SUV. We were 50 miles from our destination, and our speed was barely 20 mph. Would we find a place to set up camp before dark? We were winding our way through Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park…
The Top 5 Dog Friendly Beaches in South Carolina. Take a Look
By Patrick McCreless From The Charlotte Observer It’s the middle of summer, and that means it’s about time for a beach trip. But what about your four-legged friend? You can’t just leave your pup behind when you know he or she would love a day by the ocean just as much as you. South Carolina…
Historic Southern Resorts You May Not Have Heard About
By Mary Ann Anderson From Tribune News Service Fancy a romantic sojourn through the South? If you’re ready to sweeten your life with your sweetie with loads of Southern charm, scenery and history, then you’ll find myriad grand resorts dotted across the countryside from Tennessee and North Carolina and down to Alabama and Georgia and…
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