Sicily’s Special Places: Here are Five Favorites
Sicily. Five of the author’s favorite Sicilian cities and why you should visit Siracusa, Palermo, Cefalu, Noto and Erice. Highlights of these great places.
Susan McKee
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A Summer Cruise in the High Arctic
High Arctic Cruise: Adventure Canada’s High Arctic Endeavor traveled to the Arctic Circle and the Nunavut region of Canada, and to Ilulissat, Greenland.
The Tangled Cultures of Goa, India
The smallest state in India, Goa is a melange of Hindu, Roman Catholic, and Muslim cultures. Staying at small local hotels and soaking it all in.
Five Reasons to Visit Lubbock, Texas
A Sleepy West Texas Town? Or a lot More? By Susan McKee Surprises greeted me at every turn in Lubbock, Texas. I’d expected to find a sleepy West Texas town, perhaps with tumbleweed rolling down the streets — and found instead an historic icon of rock ‘n’ roll, a prairie dog village, an explanation of […]
Columbus, Indiana’s Stunning Architecture
Filled with beautiful buildings and public art, Columbus is a gem in the Hoosier Heartland By Susan McKee Public art, modernist architecture, and an ice cream parlor open for more than a century are just three reasons to visit Columbus, Indiana. Exhibit Columbus, on view through November 26, 2017, is the inaugural edition of what’s […]
A Rare Chance for Americans from Coast to Coast to See a Solar Eclipse
By Susan McKee What’s a total solar eclipse? The moon comes between you, earthling, and the sun, turning day briefly into night. It’s not that they’re rare — between two and five occur every year (when the moon’s orbit is closest to earth) but it is rare for one to cross the entire United States, […]
Kosta Boda: Sweden’s Kingdom of Crystal
Kosta Boda is a Temple Devoted to Glassblowing in Glasriket, Sweden By Susan McKee The heat from the furnace (which reaches 2700° F) could be felt from the bleachers where we sat in the Kosta Boda factory in Sweden, watching the glassblowers at work. Taking a glob of molten glass from a nearby container by […]
Mongolia: Still the Land of Genghis Khan
A visit to the Naadam festival in Mongolia, with exciting horse races, archery competitions and experiencing the fierce Gobi desert, sleeping in Gers.
Chad: Touring Animal Parks Where Hope Blooms
Chad: Touring Animal Parks Where Hope Blooms. A wildlife tour of Chad, in Africa.
Mumbai India: Top Sights to See
Mumbai, India: Three You Must See – Elephanta Island, Tea at the Taj Palace, Prince of Wales Museum By Susan McKee Mumbai is a city of many layers. With a population of at least 13 million and a history dating back thousands of years, it would take several lifetimes to absorb it all. Visitors can […]
Chicago: A Perfect Day in the City
See Chicago’s favorite destinations in 24 hours.
Germany: Cologne’s Carnival, Kölsch and Magi
Cologne: The Carnival, Kölsch and Three Wise Men By Susan McKee Carnival is the German version of Mardi Gras. Kölsch is the particular type of beer brewed only here, and the Wise Men? Well, they’re said to reside permanently in Cologne. Officially declared “open” in early November, Kölner Karneval is paused during December and picks […]
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