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I was particularly thrilled with the privately planned photo tour of Columbia (March 2025) because the itinerary included a couple of days at the Carnaval in Barranquilla, billed as second largest in the world. I had never been to one of these famous festivals held around the world just...
by Guest Bloggers, Ann and Leonardo Inspired by the New York Times travel series, it’s a delight to share our recent experiences in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Hilton Head is a part of a series of barrier islands that span the Atlantic Ocean across theCarolinas. Lying on the...
by Linda Laughter, guest blogger We are not snowbirds; going south for us is not an option for many reasons. So, we keep up our spirits and enjoy winter in Grand Rapids, Michigan! I find fun things to do that do not break the bank and keep us from going into a deep freeze […]
Day of the Dead (Die de los Metros) is an absolutely fascinating holiday to me. Why? While it looks morbid with all the skeletons and spooky stuff but it’s not. It is a joyful celebration with its roots in the ancient Aztec tradition. I was fortunate enough to enjoy 10 days in Oaxaca, Mexico...
Oaxaca, Mexico A highlight of a recent trip to Oaxaca, Mexico I enjoyed sitting in the pleasant breakfast room in a hotel right on the main pedestrian street and hearing the sound of a tuba in the distance. I was there on a Photo Workshop to photograph the Day of the Dead festivities. The...
I spent ten days in Oaxaca recently during the Day of the Dead Festivities and loved it. Absolutely loved it. The color. The music. The dancing. The crafts. A party with a heart, it is called. This city is being discovered. According to Fodors, Oaxaca has experienced a 77% increase in...
by Kate Dernocoeur, guest blogger Imagine: an unobstructed 360-degree view of just ocean – no birds, no other ships, not even much chance of seeing marine animals. Just the water and the sky and the ship beneath you gliding on a fair day on its way from New York City to Southampton. Crossing...
I’ve been going to NYC for all my adult life for one reason or another. Pretty much every year for some reason. What thrills me about NYC is that while I love the familiar, the stimulating and the creative, I typically find some new experience to enjoy. I love new stuff. My last trip, […]
When you hear of people going to NYC for Thanksgiving, naturally you think that they want to see the Macy’s Day Parade Live. Not me. I wanted to see the preparation the day before the famous 30 year old festivity in the Big Apple. I finally got to do it last November and I […]
By Sheryl A Jurries, Guest Blogger I think every woman who has a great group of girlfriends should take a trip together to a very special place for 3 or 4 days. I recently was able to do this with 6 other friends. Destination: Las Vegas! Whether you gamble or not, Vegas has been a […]