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A Safe Cruise Vacation aboard Celebrity’s Newest Ship the Silhouette - Wayne and Judy Bayliff
Before we begin our review of the wonderful new Celebrity Silhouette , we think a statement about cruise ship safety is in order for those readers reconsidering a cruise vacation because of the tragic event of the capsizing of the Costa Concordia. This unfortunate incident has cast an... Submitted 8 days 23 hours ago.

Cruise Ship Vacation Wisdom - Joel Hirschhorn
I have taken a number of cruise ship vacations. The last one was about a year and half ago. I learned a lot about cruise ships and what factors should go into decisions about selecting a specific cruise ship that I want to share with you. By now, of course, you have heard and seen a lot about the... Submitted 4 days 5 hours ago.

Hitchhiking Home from Alberta: The Final Leg - Jack H. Schick
When a weary person wakes after only a few hours of uncomfortable, un-restful sleep there is a raspy itchiness and a burning sensation as the body and mind angrily announce their dissatisfaction. The eyes feel gritty, puffy and dry. The tongue feels swollen and fluffy, the mouth tastes bad.... Submitted 20 days 10 hours ago.

Sharing a Bisquit - - Ron Kelley
I was on a motorcycle ride with a friend along a lonely stretch of road in some farm country. We stopped to have a snack along the way and I had a conversation that went something like this: “Sitting by the side of the road. Yes, a stop along the way is best in rides of... Submitted 9 days 23 hours ago.

Hitchhiking Home from Alberta: Day Two - Jack H. Schick
When I woke up, the passing cars still had their headlights on. The sun had not yet risen, but the sky was growing light. A pale yellow glow silhouetted the mountains off to the east. A brisk, westerly breeze had picked up. There was a slight chill to the June air. The stony railroad grade had... Submitted 23 days 23 hours ago.

Hitchhiking Home from Alberta: Day One - Jack H. Schick
On my last day in Canada, I had breakfast with Christine at the kitchen table in her parent’s house in Picture Butte, Alberta. Soon after, she headed off to school. I’d been visiting for a week. She and I knew much more about each other now. Two years before we’d spent no more... Submitted 26 days 2 hours ago.

The Second Day of an Unusual Journey: Hitchhiking to Alberta - Jack H. Schick
I didn’t know where I was. I was confused like one often is when aroused after far too little sleep. It took a few moments for any cognizance to return. When I opened my eyes I saw two large, black ants crawling on plaid material inches from my face. Something tickled my cheek. I brushed it... Submitted 28 days 2 hours ago.

Riding the Rails to Virginia City, Nevada - Wayne and Judy Bayliff
Our latest Nevada adventure started in the northern city of Reno. From there we headed for the Wild-West town of Virginia City on the historic V & T “Queen of the Shortlines” Railroad. What a hoot. An early call After a delicious dinner and a good night’s rest at the... Submitted 37 days ago.

On the Trails in Sedona Arizona - Dianne Lehmann
I've written about Sedona in Arizona before. Mostly that was regarding the grandeur of the red rock formations. And believe me they are quite something to see. I remember my very first glimpse of them. We were driving into Sedona by way of the Village of Oak Creek on Highway 179. First you get a... Submitted 54 days 10 hours ago.

God Lives in Patal Bhuvaneshwar - Drunken Mystic
Kerala, the southern state of India facing the Arabian Sea has unanimously been named as ‘God's Own Country'. There is not an inch of doubt in that with the Western Ghats providing the lustrous beauty under the golden rays of sunshine with tall coconut trees offering sweet water to drink... Submitted 134 days 8 hours ago.

Falling Down, Falling Down...Not so's you'd Notice! - Christofer French
Even in Roman times there was a bridge over the River Thames in "Londinium" made in the “quick Roman way” with floating boats and flat wooden structures. After the Romans left, there was a time when London was virtually, almost not even a city, but as History marched forward more... Submitted 144 days 10 hours ago.

Arizona (From "The State I'm In" Series) - Jack H. Schick
I’m kind of a rock hound. I started hunting fossils on my grandparents’ farm near Williamsport, PA when I was just a tyke. The old road that went through their property cut along a steep hillside and exposed tall cut banks of loose, sandy dirt. I’d find brachiopods and crinoids... Submitted 146 days 2 hours ago.

Alabama (From "The State I'm In" Series) - Jack H. Schick
We decided to drive out to our place in the California desert rather than fly. The main reason was the three dogs. We had a yipping, nasty little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel that was my wife’s darling, an ugly wire haired, rat-tailed, black tongued Shar-pei mixed with God-knows-what... Submitted 146 days 8 hours ago.

An Evening in a Fiji Village - Sara O'Rourke
After spending a good part of my year in Melbourne, I decided to take a jet over to lovely, little Fiji - small in geographical size yet beaming with pride and joy. I have never seen so many pearly white smiles or welcoming waves than travelling the streets of Viti Levu island. The spur for... Submitted 152 days 4 hours ago.

Paris, Je T'Aime - Sara O'Rourke
I am half surprised (and, clearly, half not) that it has taken me all twenty one years of my life to actually visit the city of lights. Surprised, yes, because there is a very large part of me that is annoyingly, insufferably, perhaps, romantic and absolute putty to visual history. Of course... Submitted 153 days 14 hours ago.

Tracing the Ice Age Glaciers on a Green Vacation in Quebec, Canada - Wayne and Judy Bayliff
The Jardin des Glaciers is all about the last ice age, climate change, and the migration of the first inhabitants of North America. Located along the St. Lawrence River in beautifully woodsy Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada, the Jardin des Glaciers is a vacation destination where a family can spend... Submitted 171 days 23 hours ago.

Manahattan: Same Time, Next Year. I think? - Jennifer Cuddy
I love Manhattan. I just spent the last 3 days there, staying in the Upper East side with a tour of the entire city, including a tour of the Statue of Liberty. But I must say, I think the entire island is the epitome of the free market economy. No matter which way you turn, anywhere in Manhattan... Submitted 247 days 8 hours ago.

Take the Family to Visit Valencia, Spain and Its Fabulous City of Arts and Sciences - - Wayne and Judy Bayliff
The last time we thought about Valencia was when we ordered the 1961 epic movie " El Cid " from Netflix. However, our recent trip to Spain showed us there were many contemporary reasons to consider the ancient and relatively humble Valencia as a first class vacation destination. A place where... Submitted 265 days 3 hours ago.

A Visit to the Half Moon Bay Inn on the Pacific Coast Near San Francisco - - Wayne and Judy Bayliff
Take one historic building constructed during the Great Depression and add some creative ingenuity and you just might come up with the likes of the fabulous Half Moon Bay Inn. It was not so long ago that visitors to the quiet coastal town of Half Moon Bay would have paid little attention to... Submitted 286 days 1 hour ago.

Visit Blarney Castle Then Stay at the Best Luxury Hotel in Cork, Ireland - - Wayne and Judy Bayliff
Cork is a delightfully cosmopolitan city in Southern Ireland that is only a short 20-minute drive from fabled Blarney Castle. Hayfield Manor is an elegant boutique hotel very near the city center of Cork. When you combine a spectacular attraction like Blarney Castle with an extraordinary hotel... Submitted 290 days 2 hours ago.

The Best Caribbean Adventures Start in the Bahamas - Wayne and Judy Bayliff
If you have tried sky diving, hot air ballooning, race-car driving – maybe white water rafting – and none of these adventures significantly elevated your heart rate, look to the sea, and consider swimming with the sharks. Our personal favorite locations to dive with the sharks... Submitted 299 days 22 hours ago.

The Best of Irish Fun: Kissing the Blarney Stone at Fabled Blarney Castle - - Wayne and Judy Bayliff
" The Blarney Stone ," is also known as " The Stone of Eloquence, " and it is both a legend and fact. If you have wondered about the location of this fabled icon, the answer is to be found atop the 12-foot thick walls of the bleak and eerie ruins of the magnificent Blarney Castle. The... Submitted 306 days 5 hours ago.

The Fairytale Walled City of Dubrovnik, Croatia - - Wayne and Judy Bayliff
Established in the 7 th century A.D., the ancient and scenic port city of Dubrovnik lies in the southernmost part of the Republic of Croatia , - almost directly across the Adriatic Sea from the "spur" in the boot of Italy. It is a beautiful city of colorful red-topped tile roofs and... Submitted 323 days ago.

Sedona, Arizona: A Feast for the Body and Mind - Dianne Lehmann
Nestled in the Red Rock Country of Arizona with Oak Creek running through the middle of it, Sedona, Arizona is something you wouldn't want to miss on your visit to Arizona. Sometimes called the Little Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon and the red rock formations are really spectacular. Sedona is... Submitted 362 days 10 hours ago.

Flagstaff, Arizona, and the Lowell Observatory - Dianne Lehmann
If you are ever in Arizona, be sure to visit Flagstaff. At 7,000 feet of elevation, the winters are cold and icy and getting around can be a bit difficult. But in the summer, the cool temperatures and tall pines are like a balm to the footsore and weary traveler. Just be sure to keep the... Submitted 363 days 6 hours ago.