An island fling in New ZealandFriday, January 2, 2009 @ 10:39AMTea on Mou Waho Island, in the middle of Lake Wanaka. We had paused at an idyllic spot in the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island. As we admired the vast glacial lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, an uninvited guest strolled into view.
Ticket to Write | Steve Stephens commentary: Expo offers chance to plan getawaysSunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:07AMTravel lovers who also love to daydream should consider a short trip to the AAA Great Vacations Expo, to be held Jan. 16-18 in Veterans Memorial.
Nature's extraordinary books give you that special insightSaturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:56AMOutdoors, nature and travel books address oft-entwined topics. If you want to see an Arctic fox or rappel into a cave, travel is mandatory. A winter adventure often means outdoors activities. Exploring Scotland shouldn't exclude its ecosystem and inhabitants.
Cuba for twoSaturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:17AMI'm sitting on the tarmac of Frank Pais International Airport in Holguin, Cuba, waiting to take off and looking out the window at the lush green landscape across the pavement.