It’s been 30 years since I last visited Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. A lot stayed the same, and a lot changed. I particularly enjoyed Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Located on the edge of the galaxy, between the Unknown Regions and Wild Space, there is a long-forgotten planet named Batuu. Batuu’s largest village is a settlement known as Black Spire
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Book Review: “Abandoned Churches”
I often look at an abandoned home or business and wonder what it was like when people lived or shopped there. Jonglez Publishing has an entire series dedicated to these mysteries created by talented writers and photographers. The latest in the series is “Abandoned Churches, Unclaimed Places of Worship,” a haunting look at places of worship left by its congregation. Was it
Christmas Market Food, fun, and finds
I was fortunate to take a Danube Viking River Cruise before 2020 and have great memories of the experience. I just read where Christmas markets, filled with treasure, great food, mulled wine, and the ever-important souvenir mugs, are also all over the United Kingdom. Manchester, England, for example, offers several markets in the city. This year’s main event is in Piccadilly Gardens.
Bermuda Museum is filled with fascinating finds
I love history. Whenever I have the opportunity to visit a museum, I take advantage and sign up. On a recent cruise in Bermuda with Viking Ocean Cruises, I visited the National Museum of Bermuda. The Museum offers a fascinating look at 500 years of local history and culture. It is displayed in military buildings on the extensive grounds of the
Sailing with Viking Cruises during COVID-19
I recently returned from an eight-day cruise in Bermuda with Viking Ocean Cruises. Combining Bermuda and Viking protocol, I felt very safe traveling during this pandemic. Before arriving in Bermuda, I had to be fully vaccinated, fill out a health survey, take a COVID-19 test four days before travel, and complete a Bermuda Travel Authorization Application one to three days before
Fine Dining on the High Seas
Part of the fun of cruising with Viking Ocean Cruises is trying all the restaurants offered onboard. The Chef’s Table on Viking Orion is a set menu of gourmet food with a creative presentation. One of two specialty restaurants on Viking Orion, The Chef’s Table, is open only for dinner. They offer a variety of five-course set menus, which rotate
Maya Art and Treasure featured in San Antonio Exhibit
A culturally rich and diverse exhibition fills the San Antonio calendar as summer folds into fall. Recently discovered Maya artworks are on display at the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) for the first time with Nature, Power, and Maya Royals. The exhibition is of 34 paintings and objects found by the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) researchers in
An Austin Oasis
My granddaughter Ainsley and I were visiting my son in Austin, Texas, and even though it was a hot summer day, the three of us decided to visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. This facility has many facets, including conservation, research, and education; our goal was to enjoy the flowers and garden designs. The Wildflower Center was founded by Lady
Frontiers North Adventures launches sustainable vehicle technology
Have you ever wanted to see a polar bear or beluga whale? I’ve been fortunate enough to have been able to travel to Churchill, Manitoba, in the winter and summer months to see both. And, oh, what a thrill. Frontiers North Adventures offers year-round adventures in Churchill, known as the “Polar Bear Capital of the World.” Since I traveled with Frontiers
Looking for adventure? Exodus Travels Delivers
Travelers looking for an adventure trip often have in mind the places they’d like to go, but planning and booking trips can be outside many people’s comfort zone, dealing with unfamiliar places, suppliers, and much more. But there’s help at the hands of specialists who know the ropes, and it may be a worthwhile choice even for people used to