Over 35 years as a travel writer, you collect a lot of memories. Some stand out more than others. Here are a couple of favorites as recounted for an inquisitive grand-daughter.
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Bright Lights, Big City: Where to See the Best Holiday Decorations in New York City
Wondering where to see gorgeous New York City holiday decorations? Here are our best tips on seeing the sites of NYC during the holidays.
Top 10 Best Road Trips in the United States
Planning an American road trip? Here are our top 10 must-see destinations.
Heels Down, Eyes Up in Colorado: Solo Travel in the American West
An English woman learns the ways of the West at a dude ranch. This is how she experienced traveling solo through Colorado.
Island Time: 5 Days of Healing in Aruba
While vacationing in Aruba, a small Dutch island off the coast of Venezuela, a visitor discovers the healing power of travel.
Photo Essay: Elephants at the Pool & Other Tales of the Serengeti
In these stunning Serengeti photos, a traveler captures the incredible wildlife and natural beauty to be found in Serengeti National Park, the most popular national park in Tanzania.
Travel in Namibia: Like Walking on Mars
With its red dunes, dirt roads and eerily quiet coastal stretches, Namibia feels like another world. There’s space to breathe and to reconnect with nature.
Historic & Haunted? 5 Questions for The Stanley Hotel
You asked and our experts answered. Is this one of America’s most “haunted” hotels?
Girl and Van Meet the Saints – Todos Santos
Chelsea finally reaches her destination! With mere days in Todos Santos, the bottom of the Baja already proves perfectly suited for this drifter and her trusty sidekick, Van Morrison
Girl Really Meets Salvador – Cave Paintings Part 2
Part two of her cave painting excursion, Chelsea becomes familiar with the Mexican desert, and a little too familiar with the Mexican…
Girl and Van Meet Mexican Oasis – Mulege, BCS
Having reached her desert capacity, Chelsea is brought to tears when she finally comes face to face with the ocean, and discovers her favourite Baja town.
Van Meets Van, Girl Meets Military – Mid Baja
After Van Morrison turns on Chelsea over a passing love interest, she fears she is left to fend for herself while encountering her first Mexican checkpoint