by Mary Charleson | May 9, 2023 | USA
The luck of the Irish was with us during spring in Joshua Tree. Not only did we witness a rare Joshua Tree bloom, but we got to stay where U2 did while filming for their 1988 hit album, Joshua Tree. U2’s album is inexplicably linked to Joshua Tree National Park,...
by Mary Charleson | Feb 26, 2023 | Hawaii & South Pacific, USA
Hiking the Waipio Valley was the second day venturing north to the Kahola and Waimea region. We took the upper highway (Mamalahoa Hwy 190) to Waimea and then Hwy 19 at Waimea out to Honaka’a, instead of Hwy 250 towards Hawi, as we had the previous trip. The...
by Mary Charleson | Sep 29, 2022 | USA
You’d think that discovering a little-known but great wine producer in Chelan, Washington would start with a referral, or perhaps a random road stop and tasting, while touring the area. But our discovery of Cheval Cellars Winery started with a campsite search. It was...
by Mary Charleson | Jul 13, 2022 | USA
Revenge travel flying in summer 2022? You’re best to pack your patience in that carry on! There’s no dictionary definition yet, but industry professionals say the term “revenge travel” is starting to catch on. While this media buzzword originated in 2021 when the...
by Mary Charleson | Apr 7, 2022 | Canada, Travel industry news, USA
Travel at a tipping point Travel was at a tipping point prior to the pandemic. Many popular destinations such as Venice and Barcelona, were suffering from over tourism, through crowding, and strains put on local infrastructure that pitted visitors against locals. But...
by Mary Charleson | Feb 15, 2022 | Hawaii & South Pacific, USA
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona At first glance, the thought of a manta ray snorkel, swimming in the ocean at night with a creature larger than yourself, might seem like a non-starter. But Manta Rays, we were soon to learn, with their wingspan sometimes exceeding 15...
