By Loretta Berry The late-afternoon sunshine is pleasantly warm as people migrate to one end of the big grassy field. There’s a palpable excitement in the air. A shout is heard from the crowd, “It's a go!” There are more cheers from the crowd and then suddenly, as if on cue, a kaleidoscope of patterns and colors appear right before your eyes. The Carolina BalloonFest … [Read more...] about The Floating Giants of North Carolina
Surviving the Viking Sky—Drama at Sea
By Elsa Dixon and Debby Harrison Elsa and Debby are ITWPA Members When Elsa and Debby boarded the Viking Sky, they met as two strangers, both travel writers, eager for the upcoming adventure: In Search of the Northern Lights. Twelve days later, they left as two friends, survivors of an epic sea drama that could have cost them their lives. The country of Norway had … [Read more...] about Surviving the Viking Sky—Drama at Sea
Editor’s Choice – May 2019
By Mary Charlebois ITWPA Member Spaces, you know, the thing that occurs when you hit the space bar on your keyboard. They are an essential part of written language. However, those spaces, when misused, can drive an editor loopy. To make an editor smile, avoid these two space bloopers – Double spaces after punctuation A teacher may have taught you that technique … [Read more...] about Editor’s Choice – May 2019
Coqueta: Northern California Meets Madrid on the Embarcadero
By Janice Sakata-Schultze Sparkling light from a rose-tinged sunset dance off the waters near the Bay Bridge. The iconic city lights of San Francisco slowly appear. It’s the perfect place to enjoy savory tapas and a strong beverage. Yet when Michael Chiarello, longtime maestro of Wine Country cuisine, is at the helm, expect a decidedly California twist on this Spanish … [Read more...] about Coqueta: Northern California Meets Madrid on the Embarcadero
Lunching in Peru? Head for a Chifa or Cevicheria
By Leanne Tait ITWPA Member Cevicheria… is that like a pizzeria? In Peru, a cevicheria is rather like a pizzeria might be in New York or anywhere else in North America. And if a cevicheria is akin to a pizzeria, then a chifa is akin to a Peruvian Chinese restaurant. But let’s get things straight. Ceviche is nothing like pizza. As a coastal country, the fruits … [Read more...] about Lunching in Peru? Head for a Chifa or Cevicheria