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…why Virginia is for lovers.By Donna Milsten, ITWPA Member Could We Live There? I just heard a statement that “many people spend more time planning a vacation than they do planning for retirement.” Well, full disclosure, that’s true in my case. Recently though, as I research places to visit, I’m also considering what it would be like to live there. My husband and I are … [Read more...] about Shenandoah Valley or Abroad…

…and the epic Icefields Parkway By Lukas Saville 2020 is the year to hit the road and get out into the wilderness. There’s no better place for a restorative break in nature than the Canadian Rockies. With towering craggy peaks, serene turquoise lakes, and immense, creaking glaciers, this remarkable region is a feast for the senses. Here’s a guide to Canada’s most epic … [Read more...] about The Canadian Rockies…

…Jamie’s story By Sharon Kurtz, ITWPA Member “Hui pū,” Jamie said, ‘all together’ as the outrigger canoe cut through the crystal-clear azure water along the shores of Maui’s Ka’anapali Beach. The canoe surged, lifted, and seemed to fly with the rhythm created by the paddles dipping in the water in unison. As we skimmed along, Jamie regaled us with the islands’ history … [Read more...] about Maui—Serendipity & Outrigger Canoes…

…a garden of Eden in Malaysia By Beth Abrahams There is absolutely nothing cuter than a baby orangutan with orange fur, long, gangly arms, and enormous, jet black, trusting eyes. After watching the Saturday morning segment of a travel show and witnessing Julia Roberts cuddling a baby of the species, I immediately added Borneo to my bucket list. After much research, … [Read more...] about Borneo—Exploring Sabah…

By Helen Masin, ITWPA Member biophilia noun—bio·phil·ia | bī-ō-ˈfi-lē-ə: the idea that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connection with nature and other forms of life. In Key Biscayne, Florida, an immersive biophilia experience is everywhere at Bill Baggs State Park. Visitors seeking an outdoor refuge with open skies and blue waters find the park has it all. It … [Read more...] about Key Biscayne Florida: 6 Biophilia Immersions