By Bill Peeler She had a body that would take more than one solid punch to knock down. The pink feathers on her more-than-ample bosom were having a helluva time staying put. Her fire-engine-red mouth was as well meant for shouting as singing. The upright piano tinkled in the background as she belted out raucous songs about life in British Columbia’s mining towns. Like … [Read more...] about Songs of a Soiled Dove: Reliving History at 3 Valley Gap, British Columbia, Canada
Destinations
Walking Tours in Spain
By J. Mike Rogers ITWPA Member Alicante, Spain, is the best place in the world. It says so right there -- carved in the marble plaza in front of City Hall. We would’ve missed it if Maria had not pointed it out and explained: that’s the city’s official motto. Maria was our guide on the Free Walking Tour of Alicante. In less than three hours, we saw the sights and got a … [Read more...] about Walking Tours in Spain
In Search of the Spirit Bear
By Julie Picardi ITWPA Member The intercom squawked our impending arrival as we waited in the belly of the huge ferry. The fight between the groaning engines and the strong current gradually subsided and massive doors opened to reveal bright sunshine. A welcoming totem from the First Nations People affirmed our arrival in Klemtu, a small island among many in the Great Bear … [Read more...] about In Search of the Spirit Bear
Get a Masters in Kentucky Bourbon Tasting in New Orleans
By Mary Charlebois ITWPA Member Where do you start with over 250 bourbons to choose from? “Start with the A’s” advises bourbon specialist Austin from New Orleans’s Bourbon House. The newly remodeled Oyster Bar at Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House raises bourbon appreciation to an art. At this home of the New Orleans Bourbon Society, your complimentary membership and member … [Read more...] about Get a Masters in Kentucky Bourbon Tasting in New Orleans
Lafayette Bakery & Café: Carmel’s French Masterpiece
By Diane Macfarlane ITWPA Member Amidst the scenic magnificence of California’s Monterey Peninsula, known for world-class shopping and dining, nestles a little slice of France that is both delectable and delightful. Largely unadvertised and challenging to find, this small Parisian bastion of baked goods and pastries is located in the Barnyard Shopping Center just east of … [Read more...] about Lafayette Bakery & Café: Carmel’s French Masterpiece