By Raquel Neofit ITWPA Member Hidden away near the Transylvanian border of Muntenia is a royal secret loved by Romanian city dwellers as a quiet weekend escape. Welcome to the Bastion. The first thing I noticed on this relatively small mountain was how deeply I began to breathe. The fresh, pine-scented, cool air from the […]
By Gerald F. Sweeney How did a pleasant weekend jaunt last year into the rolling Vermont hills turn into the development of a million brain cells? It all began with a plan to enjoy a relaxing weekend in a beautiful New England inn with the added attraction of hearing an academic recitation by one of […]
By Matt Palmer ITWPA Member German heritage, old-world tree-lined streets, a bustling tourist presence, and local business diversity. Having lived in the Adelaide Hills area for the past few years I felt it necessary to visit one of the local Hahndorf bed and breakfast establishments and hope for a memorable “in town” experience. I most certainly found […]
By Gail Lee Knight ITWPA Member As a solo woman traveler, do you yearn to visit foreign lands but hesitate to do so because you don’t know anyone at your desired destination, or you are unsure if it’s safe to “go it alone,” or you don’t speak the language? A solution may be “Women Welcome […]
By Neha Sharma We are all familiar with that beautiful bakery aroma that in addition to tantalizing our taste buds is also often instrumental in bringing back nostalgic childhood memories from mama’s kitchen. And for anyone who has walked on London streets, it’s that same aroma wafting out of the supermarket stores like Tesco’s and […]
By Jennifer B. GrahamThey’re located on the F-subway train line at 7th Avenue in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. As I hustle — or rather, huff and puff — up the subway steps into the daylight, a waft of hamburgers, fries, waffles, and other delicious diner fare permeates the summit as a reward […]
By Charles ChristmannMember ITWPAHot, late summer afternoons normally bring a thirst for a nice cold beer; however, in Bernalillo, New Mexico, cravings turn to wine. The three-day New Mexico Wine Festival, held over Labor Day weekend, has drawn tens of thousands of visitors for the past 25 years.The 2012 event featured twenty of New Mexico’s […]
By Sharron CalvinIn southern Colorado there is an artesian hot springs corridor that follows the Sangre de Cristo mountain range into New Mexico. Along this route are four unique mineral springs establishments that offer lodging or camping and are open year round for the tourist passing through or for the locals needing a relaxing soak. […]
By Carrie DahleSurrounded by the clear turquoise Pacific Ocean, I stood shaking like a leaf — not out of fear, but from the pure adrenaline surging through me as I tried to balance and keep from tipping over. Every ounce of my being was buzzing with this fusion of excitement and nervousness. Even though I […]
By Teresa Gardner ITWPA MemberIt took six decades, but my husband can finally check that box, the one to visit all 50 states. And what a fitting finale — The Last Frontier!My husband and I recently returned from Gustavus, Alaska, gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. The area is a veritable playground for some of […]
