By Roy Sherrid ITWPA Member Our destination was a small village just 10 miles south of the fishing town of Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. We were going to the community of Las Tunas to stay at a bed and breakfast hotel called “La Perla,” which means “The Pearl.” As soon as you enter the gate you see a covered courtyard with a table, comfortable chairs, and a brick hearth oven. The … [Read more...] about The Pearl
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Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico — The Walking Tour
By Karen Padilla ITWPA Member Ansel Adams said of Ghost Ranch: “The skies and land are so enormous, and the detail so precise and exquisite that wherever you are you are isolated in a glowing world between the macro and the micro.” One by one we boarded the old ranch van. Our tour guide, Karen, drove us to a restricted part of the ranch that includes Georgia O’Keeffe’s … [Read more...] about Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico — The Walking Tour
Restored Barn Vacation Rental in Tourist Haven: Door County, WI
By Tracey Schultz ITWPA Member As you drive past sprawling vineyards and orchards ripe with juicy grapes, tart cherries, and crisp apples, you will see a rustic red barn perched amidst a 60-acre field of golden wheat. On first glance, you would not suspect this proud reminder of simpler days to be a sanctuary for those in need of relaxation. Inside the rough, red wooden … [Read more...] about Restored Barn Vacation Rental in Tourist Haven: Door County, WI
Calling a Forest Fire Tower Home
By Mauri Fabio Oregon has a lot of beautiful back country for hikers and adventurers alike to enjoy and experience. There are numerous trails, camping sites, and breathtaking viewpoints to indulge in. Oregon is full of alluring snow-topped mountains, cascading waterfalls, abundant wildlife, and translucent rivers and lakes that span the state. There is so much to explore and … [Read more...] about Calling a Forest Fire Tower Home