November 19, 2014
Angela Damman is one of those people that can do it all. And in Telchac Pueblo, she has done just that… raising a family, restoring a hacienda, and running a business in Mexico. Four years ago, she and her husband Scott sold their home in Salida, Colorado to run a business in Mexico. They gathered […]
June 8, 2014
On May 11, my brother Steve and I arrived in Cape Town, South Africa. I had several confirmed travel writing assignments and Steve was to shoot the photos and videos. We had a few fun days exploring downtown and Sea Point, and we hiked to the top of Lion’s Head where we were rewarded with […]
April 28, 2014
Felisa Rincón de Gautier, known affectionately as Doña Felisa or Doña Fela, was the first woman mayor of San Juan and one of the most prominent political figures in the history of Puerto Rico — a gorgeous Caribbean island that Americans generally do not need a passport for. Dona Fela’s Background Born in Ceiba as […]
April 23, 2014
Sailing is fun, but racing? Even better! And what better place to experience the thrill of speeding through the warm turquoise Caribbean ocean off the island of St. Maarten with the strong trade winds at your back. As part of my Carnival cruise excursion, I was not just a passenger on board one of the […]
April 21, 2014
It took me a while to book my first cruise. I was concerned that I would be “bored on board” or that I wouldn’t have enough time in port. Having now cruised on three different Carnival ships within the last six months, I needn’t have worried. Whether traveling with girlfriends, a sweetie, or solo, I […]
April 13, 2014
You don’t need a passport to land the perfect beach destination. There are hundreds of US islands to visit that offer a perfect ocean-side retreat. Using a criterion of attractive beaches, good selection of restaurants and active pursuits, these are some of the best. Block Island, RI Floating 12 miles from the coast of Rhode […]
March 24, 2014
From sea to shining sea, US photos are some of the most iconic and recognized places in the world. Arguably, each state has its own unique sights, some of which may appeal to one set of photographers while snubbed by others. The list below, in no particular order, is not comprehensive, but rather just a […]
March 20, 2014
Grab your tube and water shoes and get ready for a true wet ’n’ wild adventure — a journey that starts with a mostly uphill jungle trek hauling your own professional-grade inflatable tube and includes fording a portion of the beautiful, green Caves Branch River. The vigorous hike through the untainted rainforest followed by an […]
March 19, 2014
“I am not running down that cliff!” I shouted down to Jeff my snowshoe guide, as I emerged out of the Deschutes National Forest onto the top of the awfully big… snowdrift. Unbidden, visions of my flailing body tumbling headlong downhill until the inevitable face-plant brake in the snow flashed through my mind. I could […]
March 14, 2014
I didn’t want to do it. Every fiber of my being was screaming, “NO!” The seemingly vertical drop looked bottomless. But I had no choice… after all, I had a reputation to maintain. I’d already nailed adrenaline stunts like skydiving, hang gliding, and tons of bad-ass roller coasters with ease. So why was a “little” […]