Tag: US
Portland, Oregon – Go. Be Surprised.
Portland, Oregon musings from our contributor Larry Kessler – Can we still be surprised when we travel? Are we so “Google-savvy” that we’re no longer capable of experiencing something new in person? Is our Virtual World more real than reality? Can we look up from our iPhones long enough to be filled with awe-inspiring actual […]
Bainbridge Island WA – Best Things to Do
Bainbridge Island , a 35-minute ferry ride across Puget Sound from Seattle, is not on the “to do” list of most visitors to the Northwest. But maybe it should be on yours. The rustic/chic community is home to affluent commuters and retirees, not unlike Del Mar, just north of San Diego, and Carmel-by-the-Sea in Northern […]
USA National Parks – Our National Treasure
President Barack Obama recently issued an executive order aimed at boosting international tourism to the United States. His motivation is job creation – but I’m more excited about the opportunity for overseas travelers to have authentic experiences in America, meet my compatriots, and get a taste of our lifestyle. If you’ve been reading this blog […]
