Manaus is the premier port city put on the map by the landed aristocracy in the 1800s. At that time, it was one of the richest cities in the world. For many years Manaus, carved out of the very heart of the Amazonian wilderness, was a...
“All you need is love, love…Love is all you need.” In 1967 The Beatles put those words to music. Fifty-five years later those words still hold true. To celebrate love on Valentine’s Day…or any day… an amorous atmosphere can be the special something that will...
The good ole summertime is river time, and cruising the rivers of the world has become a rapidly increasing choice for travelers. There is an excitement brought about by the motion of a river...
The year 2021 has come and gone. Some of us traveled, some of us didn’t. Some of us dreamed about where we had traveled before covid put our travel plans on hold, while others made their own “Once Before I Die” list (sometimes called a...
I am still in awe of the fantastic ride I experienced, once I boarded the magic carpet of travel some 4 decades ago. Yes, it’s been a great ride full of memorable moments! [caption id="attachment_10108" align="aligncenter" width="300"] RIDING THE MAGIC CARPET OF TRAVEL[/caption] Thanks to my work...
Much has been written about “tourist traps”. They have often been labeled tacky, overcrowded, overpriced and a waste of time. True in some cases…false in others. However, some so-called “tourist traps” are worth the time or effort (and sometimes even the money) to view them. They...
Within a 2-week period in October 2021, Janet Steinberg received 4 Travel Writer Awards bringing her a career total of 54 Travel Writer Awards including: 5 LOWELL THOMAS Awards 28 MARK TWAIN Awards 18 SATW Awards Cipriani Award for Best Overall Writer of the Year ...
In four decades of amazing travel, I have experienced much stuff. However, if I had to name only one lesson I’ve learned from all of the stuff that happens, that lesson would be… do it while you can. If I had told my grade school...
From extravagant Hollywood award-winners to Bollywood low-budget releases, movies entertain us and nourish our souls. Come along with me to see where some favorite movies were filmed, places where you can follow the stars to eat, drink, or sleep. Popcorn optional. RUSSIAN TEA ROOM: Where Tootsie...
Victor Hugo once stated: “Where the telescope ends, the microscope begins. Which of the two has the grander view?” I’ll leave it to you to decide what Victor Hugo meant. I’ve seen some pretty great views as I’ve traveled the world for four decades, but the...