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Tailor-Made Trips Posted on June 1, 2018 Our nation recently celebrated the life of former First Lady Barbara Bush and extolled the virtues of a woman who never minced words. Mrs. Bush lived life on her own terms, so it wasn’t a surprise that at the end of it she was still making her own…
Exploring Angkor Wat How to see Siem Reap, Cambodia Posted on May 1, 2018 Angkor Wat had been on my bucket list for a long time. I’d dreamed of wandering among the ancient temples while entertaining romantic notions about the lives of the people who lived there more than 900 years ago. Built between 1113 and…
Going Kiwi With Kids New Zealand offers fun for the whole family Posted on March 1, 2018 “Do we have to leave? I really want to stay here with Cooee,” pleaded the youngest in our family as we loaded the car for the drive to Christchurch Airport. And with this, all of her nine-year-old self…
Joyful Journeys Bringing happiness home in the New Year Posted on January 1, 2018 Everyone has a reason for traveling. Some look forward to meeting new people. Others want to break their routine and seek new sights and experiences. Then, there are those who love the challenges, whether it’s mastering the Paris Metro or learning…
Prioritizing Your Travels How climate change is changing plans Posted on November 1, 2017 I feel like I need to start writing my bucket list in pencil. The log of places I want to visit once stretched out in years and was pretty much cast in concrete. Now, like many travelers, I prioritize the destinations…
Next Stop, Bangkok Posted on October 23, 2017 In Europe, all roads may lead to Rome, but in Southeast Asia, most air routes bring travelers to Bangkok. I hadn’t realized this until earlier this year when we planned our Thailand-Bhutan-Cambodia trip. After checking flight schedules it quickly became apparent that we’d be pivoting through the…
Finding Happiness in Beautiful Bhutan Posted on July 26, 2017 My fascination with the Kingdom of Bhutan started with a Time magazine article in 2008. “The king declared that the nation should become a democracy, and his subjects were horrified,” I read. It seems that, after a century of royal rule, most Bhutanese were afraid…
Kiwi Connection — Having an Authentic New Zealand Experience Posted on April 28, 2017 The sparkling blue lakes, glittering white glaciers, and majestic fjords of New Zealand are deservedly world-renowned. I’ve lived there, and over the years have explored nearly every nook and cranny. But it’s still so breathtakingly beautiful to me that I frequently…
Romantic Rendezvous Check in somewhere special with your beau Posted on Feb. 1, 2017 Love is in the air and on the calendar. It’s a great time to think about romantic places to visit with the special person in your life. Scenic, natural surroundings are generally best for amor — except, of course, if you…
Making a Global Gift Supporting indigenous people with practical purchases Posted on Nov. 1, 2016 Thanksgiving is on the horizon and the full holiday season is nearly upon us — a time for us all to count our blessings. With many families around the world struggling to make ends meet, we often wonder: How can…
Walking the World Posted: Oct. 6, 2016 Walking — the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other — through a scenic location always lifts my spirits and puts a smile on my face. And I’m not alone. Everywhere I travel in the world, there is a growing enthusiasm for…
New Zealand’s Must-Have Experiences Even though it’s only about two-thirds the size of California, New Zealand is chockablock with wonderful things to do and see. In fact, the hardest part of planning a trip to New Zealand is picking and choosing between the many delicious options. I’ve been a frequent visitor and sometime resident of…
Aboard Delfin, Afloat in Peru Amazon River cruising didn’t sound all that appealing when my friend Nina Fogelman first mentioned it to me. In fact, just the words “Amazon River” conjured up visions of intense humidity, large bugs, and trees dripping with anacondas. However, I sat up and took notice when I clicked on the…
Travel Editor Elizabeth Hansen taps a local expert to explore the Ecuadorian capital