I hereby dub thee, "Rainbow Island". This famously picturesque Venetian island with its canals and brightly colored buildings is one of the most popular destinations for a day-trip from Venice, Italy. Back in the 16th century Burano's popularity grew with a thriving lace-making industry, a tradition which continues today thanks to a few dedicated families and their lace shops. These days though, some visitors come to follow Read More
Virginia Creeper Trail: A Popular Autumn Destination
I'm not sure exactly how it happened, but I stumbled into a one-day adventure at one of the prettiest trails in the country, the Virginia Creeper Trail. Travel forum contributors insist that this trail is one of the best you'll ever see, and it's just beautiful in autumn with different colored foliage in each part. Rich with local history it has received numerous regional and national accolades. Whether being used for Read More
Wild Mustangs of the Outer Banks, North Carolina
Welcome to the Outer Banks, a 130-mile stretch of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina. The beaches of Corolla here are home to one of the last remaining herds of Spanish Colonial Mustangs where they roam free in what is basically their 7,500-acre sanctuary. I joined a tour with Wild Horse Adventure Tours because they had been voted the #1 Tour Company in America by TripAdvisor and they invited me! They believe Read More
Autumn in Vermont with Maple Bacon and Caramelized Apples
It's hard to believe that the beautiful fall foliage I experienced in northern Vermont was second-rate to that of just one week earlier. I was there for location scouting, but instead I was hard at work soaking up the Vermont lifestyle--you know, maple bacon can do that to you. They really take pride in sourcing their food locally, something I got firmly behind the minute I tasted a local burger with maple bacon and Read More
Where To Find Wild Ponies and Horses: Guide for Animal Lovers & Photographers
Out of personal interest, I've done quite a bit of research into where to find wild horses and ponies. From Wyoming to Iceland and beyond, I highly recommend an adventure to see these beautiful animals in their natural habitat. It is entirely possible that I am the only person in the world interested in something like this, but here it is for animal lovers and wildlife photographers who may appreciate all the information in Read More
Native American Arts at Wyoming’s Buffalo Bill Center of the West
After suggestion by many, I visited the famous museum in Cody, Wyoming known as the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. It is actually five different museums and far too extensive to absorb in a single day. Instead of skimming over everything I spent my day there focused on learning about Buffalo Bill and the Plains Indians. The Plains Indian Museum doesn't just showcase historic artifacts, but tells the personal stories that go Read More
Magical Morning After the Storm in Venice, Italy
Overnight storms had been passing through Venice for days, and one early morning I felt it pull me out of bed. From my window the clouded sky was a gorgeous mix of yellow, pink, blue and purple! I dashed outside, the clouds moving so fast that around every corner was different light. At Piazza San Marco I met a handful of friendly photographers capturing images of the anchored gondolas. We could all agree that on mornings Read More
The Best Travel Show We Didnt Know Existed
I watch a lot of travel shows. What can I say, it's one of my favorite things to do on Saturday mornings when I'm not traveling. My local public television network KCET has just aired what is probably the best travel show I've ever seen. It caught my eye because of the host—it's Sue Perkins, host from The Great British Bake Off!! Say whaaaaat?? It aired on BBC Two a couple of years ago and I'm not sure it ever aired in the US Read More
King Kamehameha Day Floral Parade on Kauai
A brightly-colored royal Hawaiian court, princesses in elegant gowns, and horses decorated in elaborate floral arrangements. It's the floral parade in honor of King Kamehameha Day, a public holiday in the state of Hawaii. If you're lucky, your Hawaii vacation might fall on this day and you'll get a chance to see a really special cultural tradition of the islands. Expect to see Hawaiian pageantry at its finest. The holiday Read More
Monthly Subscription Box from Japan: Kizuna Box
Being a traveler fascinated by Japanese art and culture I wanted to try out the subscription service called Kizuna Box from Japan. Each month they send your choice of a Lifestyle or Snack Box, everything 100% made in Japan. The coolest aspect is that each box is created around a cultural or seasonal theme. I think that's a fun idea to share in another culture without leaving your home. My friends at the travel website Read More
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