By Ira Schack ITWPA Member Breathe, as your heart races, for a few feet away a polar bear approaches. The overwhelming silence is broken as massive white paws break the frozen tundra. Looking deep into those black eyes, curiosity -- not aggression -- reflects back. Suddenly, serenity and pure joy take over, as he stops to pose for his portrait. Here’s what else awaits at … [Read more...] about Forget Churchill’s Tundra Buggy — Experience Polar Bear Bliss at Nanuk
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GB’s Fish and Chips: Fantastic Fish and Chips in Denver, Colorado
By Elaina Renton Stepping into the small room from snowy Colorado felt like we were suddenly in a small pub in England instead of Olde Town Arvada. The wood room was darkly stained, and lined with bar stools against the windows. Our kids quickly ran to the bar stools and chose their seats. My husband went up to the window and grabbed a couple menus. We had just found the … [Read more...] about GB’s Fish and Chips: Fantastic Fish and Chips in Denver, Colorado
Kerala Slow and Peaceful
By Kim Ward ITWPA Member Once the hippie mecca for travelers in the ’60s and ’70s, South India has undergone a transformation. Super chic luxury hotels with rejuvenating Ayurvedic treatment centers have joined the backpacker’s and budget conscious traveler’s options. During these changes, the Kerala backwaters still provide a peaceful sigh and slow travel for any … [Read more...] about Kerala Slow and Peaceful
Suburban Steeplechase Racing
By John Korossy ITWPA Member On the third Saturday of each October, 35,000-plus people gather in suburban New Jersey at a horse farm for an afternoon of steeplechase racing, tailgating, and over-the-top merriment and people-watching. Late October in central New Jersey means the Far Hills Races (informally known as “The Hunt”) -- and this past year’s festivities didn’t … [Read more...] about Suburban Steeplechase Racing
Sedona — Uncrowded Hiking Trails and Foodie Happy Hours
By Jenny Fuller ITWPA Member Photographs by Robert Fuller Sedona is known as a geological wonderland, with spectacular views, unlimited outdoor activities, and foodie destinations galore. The difficulty is deciding how to make the most of your visit, but a passion for hiking and a well-earned post-trail happy hour can make for the perfect getaway. Here are two … [Read more...] about Sedona — Uncrowded Hiking Trails and Foodie Happy Hours