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
Memphis Train station makes beautiful hotel
In Memphis, Tennessee, on a recent trip, I had an interesting experience: A luxurious hotel that for most of its life had been a major railroad station. When I arrived at the Central Station Hotel, Curio by Hilton, in Downtown Memphis I wasn’t yet exactly sure if this was still a train station along with a hotel, but what I
Travel with Confidence and Heart
I don’t know about you, but I am so ready to start traveling the world again. Almost every day, I read about new countries opening up and the requirements to enter because of coronavirus. For this reason, I appreciate the extra information always supplied by the professionals at Exodus Travels. Exodus is committed to the safety of all travelers, leaders,
North Carolina Museum of Art is a Raleigh Treasure
The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a sprawling complex of galleries, gardens, and an outdoor theater. It is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon. The Museum’s permanent collection began in 1947 when the North Carolina General Assembly appropriated $1 million to purchase works of art, making North Carolina the first state in the nation to
Exodus Travels partners with African Wildlife Foundation
It’s certainly something to celebrate when a renowned conservation group joins an award-winning travel company to promote African experience excellence. Exodus Travels has partnered with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), the primary advocate for protecting wildlife and wildlands as an essential part of a modern and prosperous Africa. AWF, founded in 1961, focuses on Africa’s unique conservation needs, and Exodus
Welcome to Malaysia
There are many reasons to visit Malaysia: cultural attractions, beautiful beaches and islands to explore, colorful festivals, fantastic cuisine, and exotic animals, including orangutans, proboscis monkeys, and pygmy elephants. Another reason I can highly recommend Malasia is its warm, friendly, and approachable people. Also, almost everyone speaks English. Because of this, Malaysia is easy to navigate. The official religion is Islam.
Staying at the top
Whenever I see a magazine listing top hotels, I peruse the list to see if I have stayed at any of them. For Travel & Leisure’s 500 top hotels, the list was derived from the 2020 World’s Best Awards survey results. On this list, I found three hotels where I had stayed: one in Turkey and two in South Africa. In Istanbul,