The world and travel changed forever on September 11, 2001. Since then we’ve learned to navigate shifting security rules before boarding a plane and we have not forgotten images of airliners crashing … [Read more...]
Prairie chickens reunite a Nebraska family
If your house guest told you how to make more money, would you listen? I've had guests tell me how to plant flowers or get a better deal on Stampede tickets but never a suggestion on how to make lots … [Read more...]
Tofino festival celebrates visitors and birds
Looking for a reason to visit Tofino? Really, who needs a reason to visit this charming village on Canada's wild west coast. But if you need an excuse to get out of town, try visiting Tofino in May 5 … [Read more...]
Golfers not the only roadrunners in Palm Springs
I've always thought Palm Springs was just for golfers or old people zipping to happy hours in their golf carts. On a recent trip, I discovered that Palm Springs is a fabulous place for hiking and bird … [Read more...]
Shorebirds: Tofino’s understated tourists
Drive to the western edge of Vancouver Island and you’ll find the surf-mad village of Tofino. Toque-wearing surfers cycle by, their surfboards clipped to a small trailer, the money saved on petrol … [Read more...]