by Trisha Moses For Part 1, click here. To read about our SPLASH! tour Click Here! Today, Captain Glade turned off the engine and let us quietly float down the Colorado River. While we took in the sounds and beauty that are The Grand Canyon, it simply felt like a dream. Some took the time […]
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Japan Ningyo Tour
Experience the fantastic variety of Ningyo and celebrate the traditional Japanese craft of making dolls. These dolls are not just toys for children. They have a rich history in Japanese culture.
This adventure will take you to the heart of Japan’s traditional and contemporary Ningyo culture. You’ll explore the best doll shops and learn from the finest Japanese artists and collectors.
New Experiences in the Grand Canyon
By Jim Hill, September 16, 2016 I feel like Lana Turner must have felt when she was discovered while sipping Coke on Sunset Boulevard. But unlike that, I was just walking my dogs around the neighborhood when out of nowhere I was being offered the chance to host a river trip! And this wasn’t just […]
SPLASH! No Expectations, (Part 1)
by Trisha Moses To read about our SPLASH! tour Click Here! I am the only woman on a tour with ten gay men, plus our Captain and his assistant, the swamper. How will it go? Will they like me? Will they be bothered to have a female on their tour? I will have to wait […]
Homemade Ricotta
Place of Origin: Sicily, Italy By Julianne Keskey I’ve always loved the excitement (and sometimes the challenge) of making things from scratch that you would normally just toss into your cart at the grocery store. Not only does it taste better and fresher, it gives you a sense of accomplishment that you can’t get from […]
Adventures in China (Part 2)
By Julianne Keskey This is Part 2 in a 4 Part series. For Part 1, click here. Day 2: I had journeyed to China to meet some of the other travel professionals attending the Pacific Asia Travel Association Adventure Travel Conference, and the welcome dinner was my first opportunity. In order to keep us all […]