Travel Post Monthly

Volume #2 Issue #8 September 2008

Snorkel Mozambique’s Open Sea “Aquarium”

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By Ginny RipleyAfter winning its independence from Portugal in 1975, Mozambique suffered through two bloody decades of civil war. Up to a million Mozambicans and countless wild animals died, leaving much of the countryside in ruin. The country was then ravaged by floods followed by severe drought. All of this left Mozambique without an economy and riddled with an estimated … [Read more...] about Snorkel Mozambique’s Open Sea “Aquarium”

Powered by Sun, Wind, and Homemade Bread: The Chetco River Inn

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By Ruby V. AyersClay and Sandra Brugger looked in awe at the pristine 35-plus acres of raw and second growth timber. This rare parcel with half a mile of Chetco River frontage was a sight to behold. A myriad of thoughts ran through their minds as they wondered how they would get power and phone service to the property. … [Read more...] about Powered by Sun, Wind, and Homemade Bread: The Chetco River Inn

Shopping, Fine Dining, and Ghost Hunting in Clinton, New Jersey

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By Maureen BruschiOn the west end of Clinton, New Jersey, a magnificent 200-foot-wide waterfall separates the historic Red Mill Museum Village and the Stone Mill, home to the Hunterdon Museum of Art. Cross over the old truss bridge (constructed around 1870) and you’ll stroll onto Main Street, cherry tree-lined and filled with over 30 specialty shops and restaurants. … [Read more...] about Shopping, Fine Dining, and Ghost Hunting in Clinton, New Jersey

An Unlikely Birthplace of Modern American Art

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By Tracy CheneyIn the bosom of the South there once existed the most progressive art school in the nation, Black Mountain College. It was a crucible for the modern art movement right in the midst of the country folk arts still found throughout the region. Why here? It’s been an enclave of tolerance from way back. Perhaps the friendly mountain attitude of live and let … [Read more...] about An Unlikely Birthplace of Modern American Art