We travel the world in person or in our thoughts to find what Hermosa Beach, California offers in the simplest ways. Years ago it was the unfortunate sister to tony Manhattan Beach and was … Read the rest

The Sense of Discovery
A National Park in Texas

In today’s world of “rock around the world” with ease, discovering the “newest” place diminishes with each added flight and cruise destination. Imagine discovering a park in Texas, Big Bend National … Read the rest

The Calm of Cambodia

After being ruled by a Hindu-Buddhist kingdom, torn apart, pushed and pulled by Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, France, the Khmer Rouge (Cambodian Communists), and even the Muslims and Americans, it’s a pleasure to see Cambodia now living … Read the rest

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Vietnam Revisited

This was a marvelous trip though it has been difficult to get my words together to describe it. There are people who have feelings of bitterness about this country. I’ve been … Read the rest

The Valleys of the Heavenly Interlude
Ridgway, Colorado

We went to see the turning of the Aspen tree leaves and came away “golden”… from being immersed in thousands of acres of masses of trees burning brilliant golds in the mountain … Read the rest

Swept Away
Bon Jour, Buon Giorno, from Switzerland

You know how it is when you have that sense that you see all things in just one moment, as if all comes together at once. For me this trip can be … Read the rest

Botswana Safari – Going to Africa

It was the most life-changing, fantastic, in-depth, visceral experience ever.

You can be worn out from an African safari, in a good way. All that viewing, bouncing on dirt and sand roads, getting up … Read the rest

Alaska Cruising

At this moment imagine you’re at your last port, Ketchikan, of the 7 day cruise of the Alaskan Inland Waterway. You’ve felt the rhythm of the water’s movement throughout the trip. Like the beat of your favorite music, … Read the rest