“Oh, that plumeria lei smells good,” said the mainland tourist. “Tuberose,” said the native Hawaiian woman, one of the most scented fragrant flowers on the islands and so beautiful too. Within minutes [...]

It’s fun to lay on the beach under a swaying palm tree sipping a mai tai in Waikoloa, on the Big Island of Hawaii and envision the islands way back when.  The [...]

For seasoned travelers experienced with the benefits of a smart phone and laptop, the check list continues to grow of things to carry on a trip. But, there consider adding these items [...]

It all happened so fast as our friend accidentally slipped and fell on a step and landed with a crashing sound.A click of the mouse and the Internet had my upcoming trip [...]

Estonia, a small country on the Baltic Sea is independent and thriving as can be.  This tiny country, a tad bigger than the state of Maryland is located near its former oppressor [...]

I rounded the corner on the snow plowed cobblestone streets and my fellow passenger carefully chose her steps heading towards a centuries old building. She knew the route and while her heavy [...]

Each page crackled as the village priest opened centuries old church birth records and my anticipation heightened when the page fell to my great grandfather’s name. The discovery of a hand written [...]