Merroir: What’s in the Water There? By Karyn Devlin ITWPA Member Growing up, the granddaughter of a lobsterman and native New Englander, I was no stranger to seafood and the delights of the sea. But it wasn’t until recent years that the Merroir of a place opened my eyes – and my taste buds! A Seattle Times food writer first coined the term ‘Merroir’ in 2003. … [Read more...] about Merroir: What’s in the Water There?
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Editor’s Choice – March 2020
Editor’s Choice – March 2020 By Stephen Kirchner TPM - What grabs your attention in a query? Kirchner - The effort to do a little research about our publication, especially our editorial calendar. The writer who says, “I see your editorial calendar will feature a destination I have recently visited” will gain interest on our end. TPM - Name … [Read more...] about Editor’s Choice – March 2020
Korcula: Where the Croatian tourist slogan “the Mediterranean as it once was” rings true
By Clare Thorne Eclipsed by its flashier neighbors like Dubrovnik to the south and Split to the north, Korcula is not overrun with tourists. The Croatian tourist slogan “the Mediterranean as it once was” is an oversell for other locations in Croatia, but it rings true in Korcula. There the ebb and flow of daily life are leisurely, almost sleepy, reflecting a … [Read more...] about Korcula: Where the Croatian tourist slogan “the Mediterranean as it once was” rings true
A Turkish Submarine Floats on the Little Rock Arkansas Riverfront
By Chuck Warren ITWPA Member In 2004, the city of Little Rock captured a fully operational Turkish submarine and docked it on the Arkansas River waterfront. However, it was a bloodless encounter. Built in 1943 and originally named the USS Razorback, the sub sailed the Pacific during World War II and the Vietnam War. Decommissioned by the United States in 1970, the … [Read more...] about A Turkish Submarine Floats on the Little Rock Arkansas Riverfront
MS Roald Amundsen – Pioneering Eco-friendly Antarctic Exploration
MS Roald Amundsen Pioneering Eco-friendly Antarctic Exploration By Jill Friedman ITWPA Member Our Hurtigruten cruise began by following Darwin’s footsteps through Patagonia’s Beagle Channel. Glaciers crept down the mountains- shining white with hints of turquoise blue against the greens of the southern spring. Our voyage continued conjuring the early Antarctic … [Read more...] about MS Roald Amundsen – Pioneering Eco-friendly Antarctic Exploration