By Ani Moriarty ITWPA Member East of Arles, beyond Aix en Provence, count your good fortune stumbling into Saint Maximin la Sainte Baume, a small town 45 minutes north of Marseilles which holds a wealth of surprises -- from the Basilica of Mary Magdalene to The Grotto high in the Great Massif where she, the iconic Mary, lived the last 30 years of her life. At the end of the … [Read more...] about Discover the Jewels of St Max
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Traveling the Harry Potter Trail
By Joan Eisenberg ITWPA Member Traveling to London with or without children is the perfect opportunity to fulfill novice or even diehard fan quests for the “real” Harry Potter. The WB Harry Potter Studio is a must. You will need to get advance tickets for the studio as on-site tickets are not available. The ticket prices vary by the composition of your party, with a … [Read more...] about Traveling the Harry Potter Trail
Waspam, Nicaragua: Feel at Home, in the Middle of Nowhere
By Mike Hopkins ITWPA Member Departing the Managua International Airport (MGA), our 12-passenger, single prop aircraft flew northeast. As we approached the Rio Coco, Central America’s longest river, which separates Nicaragua from Honduras, the pilot banked slightly, taking a more easterly course. For the next 45 minutes we followed the river. Only a few villages and even … [Read more...] about Waspam, Nicaragua: Feel at Home, in the Middle of Nowhere
10 Reasons to Put Western Australia’s Pinnacles Desert on Your Bucket List
By Tee Eff ITWPA Member The Pinnacles are a unique geological creation that could only have occurred on this barren part of Western Australia’s “Turquoise Coast.” Here are 10 reasons you should get here soon! 1. The Pinnacles are towering columns of limestone requiring a specific set of environmental circumstances for their existence. An ancient ocean, wind, rain, … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons to Put Western Australia’s Pinnacles Desert on Your Bucket List
How To… Get Intimate with Sydney in 3 Hours
By Emmanuelle Barea ITWPA Member Sydney, capital of New South Wales and biggest city in Australia, is an interesting yet intimidating place. So much to see, so little time… “No worries, mate.” Join the I’m Free Sydney Sights Tour. This free walk led by a dynamic uni student will have you discover the city’s main attractions, including Martin Place, the talking dog, … [Read more...] about How To… Get Intimate with Sydney in 3 Hours