Walkable downtown Raleigh rich in history, museums, and public art

Raleigh, North Carolina, is known as the “Smithsonian of the South,” a nod to its proliferation of museums celebrating art, culture, and history. Get a taste of its history and museums as well as its art on a walking tour of downtown Raleigh.

Mendocino’s Elk Cove Inn: Quirky, comfy bed and breakfast with spectacular views

Elk Cove Inn & Spa in Mendocino is a lovely bed and breakfast where the sounds of Pacific Ocean waves lull you to sleep at night, and the innkeeper awakens you in the morning with a knock and a sumptuous breakfast tray left at the door.

Kyiv in Photos – Remembering a Ukraine before the war

Little did I know that a last-minute trip to Kyiv and Ukraine in early 2020 would be followed by a pandemic and then a horrific war, effectively closing the borders of the country I hoped to return to. View photos of this beautiful Ukrainian city – Kyiv before the war.

Alpine vistas and adventure at Jungfrau Top of Europe in Switzerland

A day at Jungfraujoch and the Top of Europe is an unrivaled adventure. Take in sweeping Alpine vistas after traveling there on the new, super fast Eiger Express gondola and the old, quaint 110-year-old cogwheel train.

Skunk Train’s Railbikes on the Noyo – a railbike adventure deep into California redwoods

Ride custom-built electric railbikes along historic railway tracks deep into the heart of a Mendocino redwood forest on the Skunk Train’s Railbikes on the Noyo experience.

Things to do in Cary North Carolina: Raleigh’s fast-growing neighbor

Cary, North Carolina, offers a small-town vibe with all the benefits of a big city – culture, arts, entertainment, world-class restaurants, amid acres upon acres of greenways. Its proximity to Raleigh and RDU International Airport makes Cary a perfect stopover for any traveler.

Michael Hodgson and Therese Iknoian share a kiss on a viewpoint in Dresden

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