By Bina JosephEternal spring-like temperatures, 3,000 hours of annual sunshine, pristine landscapes, purest air, protected skies, traditionalism, 21st century mod-cons, an easily accessible Macaronesian eco-world of sustainable bio-diversity. Utopia? Almost. Islas Canarias. Enveloped in an aura of mystery and legend, the Canary Islands were known in ancient times as the Fortunate Islands and were associated […]
By Habeeb SalloumFor two days we gloried in the fantastic world of Banff National Park, enjoying its many natural and man-made attributes. We explored some of its castellated mountain peaks, dense forests, sweeping green meadows, turquoise lakes, sparkling rivers, and roaring waterfalls as well as its dazzling white snowfields. Now, we were leaving this scenic […]
By Gail Knight ITWPA MemberAs we were traveling to various sites, my Ecuadoran guide told me we would be visiting a very unusual factory in a small town on the equator, Cayambe, a largely agricultural and dairy farming community of about 30,000 situated at the foot of the dormant Cayambe volcano. After he parked the […]
By Sylvie MacleITWPA MemberDo you have a soft spot for Africa’s big cats? Do you find safaris exhilarating but secretly wish you could jump out of the jeep to interact with the cuddly lion cubs? If you’re nodding your head, then this article is for you. Volunteering at a Lion Research Centre is a rewarding […]
By Iain Shankland Traveling to Stuttgart from any part of Germany is easy, thanks to the excellent autobahn and rail system. On our most recent visit we took in the very impressive Mercedes-Benz Museum. As you walk up to the front doors of the museum your anticipation grows for what lies inside the great glass […]
By Ginny RipleySavor your summer with a tasty combination of three of the season’s perennial pleasures in Fontana, Wisconsin. “Burnin’ Down the Docks” is a Sunday celebration of “Blues, Brews & BBQ” at The Abbey Resort, right on the picturesque Lake Geneva harbor.Promptly at noon, I heard the thump of live music kick in, attracting […]
By Gail L. KnightITWPA MemberIn the midst of rolling green countryside near Münstermaifeld, Germany, sits a castle that would fulfill many a young girl’s dreams of where she, the princess that she is, should live. This mesmerizing castle, hidden in a valley away from view from the roads above, is the medieval castle Burg Eltz […]
By Karen BrooksSuitcase space is at a premium, as all frequent travelers know. So why should you make room for bentonite clay? Here’s why:Are you fearful of bug bites? Poisonous bites and stings can ruin your vacation. The thing that makes a spider bite or bee sting painful is the poison, so the most effective […]
By Connie S. ReedIt’s a hot summer day. You’ve spent the morning shopping along the Magnificent Mile, or perhaps you were museum hopping or just taking in the city’s sights. Now you are warm and hungry, and your feet are tired and sore. You are ready for a break. Head to Millennium Park, where art […]
By Colleen Campbell The Wright brothers and their fantastic flying machine changed everything when they gave us a way to get to faraway places faster. Instead of spending days or even weeks traveling to foreign destinations, we now hop on a plane and find ourselves halfway around the world in just hours. But faster travel […]
