By Caitlin Williams ITWPA Member “Summer Rain” had me at hello. Offering a stunning image of Jackson Square, the photograph immediately drew me in with its spell of New Orleans timelessness and mystery that I hadn’t experienced -- or even imagined -- before. If you, too, are looking for magical portrayals of New Orleans that go beyond the typical tourist snaps, then … [Read more...] about Looking for a Slice of the Real New Orleans?
Tall Ships and Baggywrinkles
By Deborah Dickerson ITWPA Member The tops of the masts were barely visible above the blanket of fog, and the maze of ropes, rigging, and hardware creaked and clanked in the offshore breeze. The first mate walked over and pointed upward. “Those are called baggywrinkles; they keep the lines from rubbing against the sail.” The hand-tied baggywrinkles looked like fuzzy bee … [Read more...] about Tall Ships and Baggywrinkles
Tacos and Tequila at Jackson Hole’s Hatch
By Julie Picardi ITWPA Member We arrived at dusk, our grumbling bellies demanding satiety, but the little cowboy town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, known for its Old West appeal, appeared to be asleep for the season. The thought of cold sandwiches for dinner motivated our hunter/gatherer instinct, so we set out to calm the hunger beast within us. As we walked down Broadway … [Read more...] about Tacos and Tequila at Jackson Hole’s Hatch
An Edinburgh Café with a Difference
By Rosemary Francis Nestled under Edinburgh’s protective castle rock, just off the wide sweep of the Grassmarket, there is a café with a difference situated at 17-19 West Port. The shop window is empty save for some carpeting. However, you may see two felines flash through it playing chase, or perhaps, in a late sunbeam, there may be a snoozing cat curled up in a … [Read more...] about An Edinburgh Café with a Difference
Looking for Big Buddha, Finding Big Trucks: Making the Most of What You Get
By Russ Kirk ITWPA Member We’re in Wuwei, Gansu province, Northwest China. No English spoken anywhere. We’re off to see the 1,600-year-old Big Buddha of the Tiantishan Grottoes. This massive 45-foot-high carved sitting Buddha is 31 miles south of Wuwei. Arriving at the turnoff to the grottoes, we find the road closed. After some pantomime with the guard and taxi driver, … [Read more...] about Looking for Big Buddha, Finding Big Trucks: Making the Most of What You Get