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    • How to Plan a Romantic Maui Getaway for Your Anniversary

      How to Plan a Romantic Maui Getaway for Your Anniversary

      Tropical islands offer the perfect setting for a relaxing and romantic vacation. When you plan a romantic getaway you have to consider the kind of environment you and your partner like to be in and the types of activities you like to do. Whether your plan is to relax with massages and mai-tais, or you are seeking a more active adventure that would include some hiking, sailing and sightseeing, Maui is the perfect place for you. With its pristine sandy beaches, lush green mountains and year-round warm weather, it’s easy to see how this island earned a reputation as a romantic vacation spot. So if you are planning a romantic Maui getaway, here are some suggestions to make it a success: Continue Reading

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    • “The Crucifixion” – Hidden Treasures of Los Angeles
      • July 12, 2017

      “The Crucifixion” – Hidden Treasures of Los Angeles

        An Unusually Big Painting If you ever travel on Interstate 5 between Los Angeles and Glendale after dark, you may be seeing a beautifully lit cross that seems to be hanging from the sky, totally suspended in the air. The cross actually tops the…
    • The Weekly Postcard: Croatia’s Most Beautiful Sites
      • July 5, 2017

      The Weekly Postcard: Croatia’s Most Beautiful Sites

      There are not many countries in the world that are blessed with so much beauty as Croatia. From the peaks of the Dinaric Alps to the shores of the Adriatic, wherever you turn there is a picture-perfect spot to photograph. You can’t put your camera…
    • 7 Best Places to Visit on Montenegro Coast
      • June 27, 2017

      7 Best Places to Visit on Montenegro Coast

      Ah, Montenegro! This incredibly beautiful country in Southeastern Europe that has been overlooked by mainstream travelers for so many years! A remnant of the former Yugoslavia, Montenegro emerged as an independent state only in 2006, when it separated itself from the former Union of Serbia…
      • June 19, 2017

      Interview with Linda Ballou from “Linda Ballou Talking to You”

      This month I had the pleasure of interviewing Linda Ballou, a very prolific travel writer from my sweet hometown, Los Angeles. Besides writing about her outdoor adventures on her travel blog and other media outlets, Linda is also the author of three books. Here is my…
    • Silence and Serenity at Quebec City’s Monastère des Augustines
      • June 6, 2017

      Silence and Serenity at Quebec City’s Monastère des Augustines

      I didn’t know what to expect when I checked into Quebec City’s Monastère des Augustines  that afternoon. Are there going be nuns at the reception desk, or serving at the restaurant? The modern, imposing structure of glass and steel that greeted me as I got off the taxicab had…
    • Strolling Lungomare From Opatija To Volosko – A Walk to Remember
      • May 27, 2017

      Strolling Lungomare From Opatija To Volosko – A Walk to Remember

      Just outside the Istrian Peninsula, to the west of Rijeka, there is one of the classiest resort towns in Croatia – Opatija. Seeing this glitzy strip of real estate today it’s hard to imagine its humble beginnings. The first important person who discovered the magic of Opatija was Iginio Scarpa,…
      • May 15, 2017

      Interview with Stephanie Langlet, from “Tribes and Minorities”

      My Travel Blogger Interview series continues this month with Stephanie Langlet, a French travel blogger who is in love with the tribes of Bastar, in Central India.  With her 15 years of experience in blogging, Stephanie has a lot to bring to the table. Here…