Costa Rica Tour Combines Recreation With Conservation and Education By Kristi Girdharry Costa Rica is well known for friendly locals and welcoming beaches — a great place to enjoy the beauty of both Caribbean and Pacific waters. But besides exotic drinks on sun-warmed sand, Costa Rica also offers many educational opportunities for travelers, especially families,…
“You’re going to Colombia?” By William Karz In spite of warnings and kidnappings, the author finds one of South America’s undiscovered treasures in this beautiful, misunderstood country. This past June, I was assigned to evaluate Colombia’s tourist potential. Knowing only of the country as a land soiled by conflict, travel warnings and infamous drug kingpins,…
Lexington, Kentucky: taking your kids to the racetrack– and not feeling a bit guilty! There is plenty to see and do at Lexington, even with your kids!
By Rick Millikan The Northwest’s dark, rainy November is time for southern migrations and sunny adventures. My wife and I winged our way over the Rockies, Great Plains, and Bahamas to land in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Some years earlier, four Canadians discovered that our destination, Playa Cabarete, had ideal beach and water conditions for…
Pook’s Hill Lodge in Belize is a great place for hiking, horseback riding, swimming, birding, and exploring the mysteries of the Mayan heartland.
David Rich his visit to North and South Koreas, contrasting the crackling energy and vitality of South Korea with the rigid, desolate lives of North Korea
Nude Hiking: The freedom and fun of hiking naked in Washington’s Cascade range. Tips on nude hiking etiquette like when to cover up on the trail.
By Terry Braverman It’s 6 p.m. on the eve of Independence Day and Costa Rica has screeched to a halt, as the national anthem is warbled by a countrywide choir of all Costa Ricans. The flickering of lanterns around me reflects the re-creation of history, specifically, the decree issued from Congress in Guatemala City on…
Tim Leffel explains why you should throw away your travel lists and checklists. You might just enjoy your trip a little more than usual!
J.C. Bailey describes the scenic beauty, the friendly people and the fantastic fishing in Ennis, Montana, with great nearby streams and lots of fish stories.
By Matt Scott The fin was directly in front of me, perhaps thirty meters away as it broke the surface of the water. Behind the fin a tail slowly moved from side to side, propelling the shark forward. The boat I had been in was a short distance away and everyone on board was shouting…
Walk Like a Brazilian: “la abundancia do Brasilia!” By Robin Sparks I’d been to every country on my list except for one, Brazil. The Brazil in my mind was passion, romance, the samba, fresh fruit, tropical beaches, and the bossanova. When I heard that in Brazil it’s rude to show up on time, I thought…
