Category Archives: Destination Spotlight

Photo essay of a particular place.

Wigtown, Scotland’s Book Town, is one of those places that feels inviting the moment you arrive. Especially if you love to read books! Located way down south—closer to England’s Lake District than Edinburgh—this little seaside town is home to 900 residents and a dozen independently owned book shops. My family ventured here on a trail […]

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Old Town Edinburgh oozes history. Haunting bagpipes fill the air as you cross cobblestones on the way to the massive castle on the hill, passing tall tenement buildings with weathered stone facades. Secretive alleyways tucked under arches beg exploring. An intriguing atmosphere lingers from a time long ago…everywhere you look. Aware that there are enough […]

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  I can’t quit thinking about the calculated, carefully orchestrated, heinous killing spree that targeted Western tourists and Christian people in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. So far the death toll is 253 people, and still rising, with another 400 or so lying in hospitals. The 8 bombs that were simultaneously detonated around 8:45am April […]

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Most people fly into Denver without even considering other options. I prefer flying into Colorado Springs and staying in nearby Manitou Springs. Wanna know why? In a nutshell, the 5 Reasons Why Manitou Springs makes a Great Entry to Colorado: 1.  Perfect elevation to adjust to the altitude 2.  Mellow small town with hip attitude […]

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Walking among the storied ruins where the Ancestral Puebloan people once lived high in the clefts of the sandstone cliffs is a fascinating venture that attracts over half a million tourists each year. But make sure to plan wisely before visiting Mesa Verde. Know before you go! There are several cliff dwellings to explore. Most […]

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