Two statues transformed a skeptic into a believer, encouraged a lukewarm Lutheran into a wanna-be Catholic and turned a ho-hum transatlantic crossing into a pilgrimage. Seeing one of these monuments at the beginning of the journey and a replica at the end of the passage filled me with faith when I had almost given up …
Carol L Bowman
No Strings Attached: Puppet Masters of Palermo, Sicily
In Palermo, Sicily, five generations of the Argento family have been involved in Puppet Theater, one of the oldest Sicilian cultural art forms.
Holy Coincidence! Experiencing Ramadan and Yom Kippur Back-to-Back
We hadn’t planned to experience Ramadan in Jordan and Yom Kippur in Israel back-to-back, but the result was a rewarding and unique travel experience.
Scotland’s Outer Hebrides Islands: Castles, Tweeds and a Runway on the Beach
In the Outer Hebrides Islands of Scotland, the airport landing strip is a beach, sheep outnumber people and life takes on a slower pace.
Celebrating Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico
Start planning now if you want to attend the popular Day of the Dead Celebration in Oaxaca, Mexico. Don’t miss these helpful travel tips.
Scotland’s Orkney Isles, Land Pawned for a Dowry
Just 20 miles off the northeastern coast of Scotland, Orkney is an archipelago of 70 islands best-known for their Neolithic sites, tall sandstone cliffs and seal colonies. In Visiting the Orkney Islands, part one in our series on these unique Scottish islands, learn more on what to see and do in Orkney.
What It’s Like to Live as an Expat: Lake Chapala, Mexico
Ever considered moving to Chapala, Mexico? Here’s an a look at life in the Lake Chapala region, from affordable living to healthcare to the warm, sunny weather.
Adventure by Rail in Mexico’s Copper Canyon
Aboard the Chihuahua-Pacific Railroad, travelers pass through Mexico’s scenic Copper Canyon, stopping at hillside villages and staying at comfortable Balderrama hotels along the way.
I Can See Russia From My Stateroom
Aboard the Azamara Journey, one of Royal Caribbean’s small ships, a cruise stop in St. Petersburg, Russia turns into an unforgettable experience.
The Puppet Masters of Indonesia
Indonesian Shadow Puppet Theater tells the stories of heroic Javanese Kings, quests and battles. Watching this unique form of theater is a must when traveling in Indonesia.
High in the Andes: Adventure in Peru
A traveler to Peru spends 15 days heading in one direction − up. Her guide urges her to consume coca to help with breathing at high altitude. This is one trip to Peru she would always remember.
Sipping a Sling in Singapore
A sling is a Singapore cocktail, and at the famous Raffles Hotel, it has been enjoyed by the likes of Rudyard Kipling, Somerset Maugham and Alfred Hitchcock.
