More than surf and sand: Tofino’s culinary delights
With its extensive network of hiking trails through stunning old-growth forest, Tofino is one of the greatest wilderness vacation spots in British Columbia, Canada. But there’s more to this gem…
Escaping the Insta-Tourists in TriValley Wine Region
To the delight of many of the region’s vintners and restaurateurs, Northern California’s wine country is world famous. Unfortunately, with that fame comes two-lane rural roads congested with tour bus…
Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 mission adrenalin junkies
“We choose to go to the moon,” President John F. Kennedy boldly proclaimed on September 12, 1962. While his goal of having a man on the moon before the end…
Mini skirt fashion trend returns to London streets
The mini skirt, that symbol of the swinging 60’s and rebellious women cheekily declaring their sexual liberation, has returned to the streets of London where it debuted over half a…
Tacoma art glass and museums abound downtown
Historically, Tacoma may be the industrial heartland of the Puget Sound area but if you visit its downtown district today you will experience a vibrant community passion that is all…
Long Beach Peninsula Oysters: Secret of San Francisco’s Happy Hour
The Long Beach Peninsula has long been a well-known family oriented outdoor recreational vacation destination in Washington. Despite its fame, it may surprise some of its patrons to learn that…
Christmas magic aboard the Polar Express Train
Riding the Polar Express train ride to the magical North Pole is fast becoming one of the top family Christmas traditions in the Pacific Northwest. Located south of Seattle at…
Streamlined luxury and the Shape of Speed
For a taste of what the privileged set drove in the interwar years, Portland Art Museum’s exhibition Shape of Speed: Streamlined Automobiles and Motorcycles, 1930 – 1942 is a must-see….
Upscale exploration on Windstar’s Alaska Cruises
Windstar Cruises’ 212-passenger yacht Star Legend returns to Vancouver this season, offering true luxury to vacationers seeking to experience firsthand the beauty of British Columbia and Alaska’s remote wilderness. Upon…
Lillooet: Where jade is more valuable than gold
“When they found gold they found wealth, when they found jade they found a piece of heaven.”– Ancient Chinese Proverb One of my most cherished childhood memories was when my…