A river laced with ice and snow winds through rolling hills studded with a thick forest of evergreens. Mountain ranges provide the snowy backdrop. On a frosty hike along the banks of the Blackfoot River, Alan and I stop to inspect bobcat tracks before looking up to see a bald eagle sitting majestically in the […]
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One Healthy Change: 10,000 Steps a Day
Is January a goal setting time for you? It is for Alan and me. But rather than making New Year’s resolutions that are little more than wishful thinking, we set goals that are measured with numbers. And believe me, when that goal is met, we celebrate! 2014 Goal: Move 10,000 steps a day Last year, […]
Watching for Bears at Fish Creek in Hyder, Alaska
There are several well-known bear viewing sites in Alaska. The best Alaska bear watching is Kodiak Island, especially Katmai National Park. But our experience shows that you don’t have to fly to Kodiak to see brown bears. On an Alaska Highway road trip, Alan and I chose a convoluted itinerary to reach the actual Alaska […]
And the Angels Sang on Montserrat
Have you thought about taking a Montserrat cruise excursion when your cruise ship calls on Barcelona, Spain? Alan and I had a wonderful time visiting this lovely place. Read our tips for seeing Montserrat. You’ll find them useful no matter the cruise line you favor. Serrated stones dominate the arid mountainside reminding me of the […]
One Healthy Change: Relax
Whenever I’m on a true vacation—whether it’s visiting my mom, taking a long cruise or enjoying the natural setting at a wildlife lodge—I find myself wanting to sleep a lot, especially when there is little connectivity to the internet. Do I have some type of sleeping sickness? No. Without constant interaction and distractions, my body […]
Walking With History in Matera, Italy
On a visit to Matera, Italy, history grabs you by the hand and says, “come walk with me.” And it’s not hard to do. Use our experience to create your personal self guided walking tour of Matera. Alan and I explored Matera with our guide, Claudio Fontana, of A La Carte Italy Tours. While planning […]
The Five Essentials of Active Travel in Bali
Active travel may mean different things to different people. For some, hiking and biking are great ways to see the local sights while for others, higher risk activities such as sky diving and underwater cave explorations are the only way to travel on the edge. However, for most of us, no matter what activity level […]
One Healthy Change: Gratitude
Gratitude, thankfulness, altruism, kindness—do you know how good these words are for you? No matter which term we use, practicing the concept behind these words is a powerful force for achieving a healthy life. In our busy world, it’s easy to let thankfulness slip a notch or two in the schedule of what’s important. Since […]
Cruising on Royal Princess
Updated 10.01.2017 The 141,000 ton Royal Princess, with 3,560 passengers and 1,200 crew members, is One Big Ship. When Princess Cruises invited me to try out the new Royal Princess Cruise voyage from Venice, Italy, to Istanbul, Turkey, I wasn’t sure if I should say yes. After all, I’ve made it no secret that I’m a […]