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
Volume 7, Issue #12 - December 2014
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
Quick Bite: A Taste of Paris in Historic Downtown San Diego
By Laurie Bryant Daghigh ITWPA Member Wandering the streets of the restored Gaslamp Quarter is a favorite activity among visitors to San Diego. Exploring the 16-block Victorian Historic District with its clubs, restaurants, shops, buskers, and entertainers can be hungry work, and it can be expensive. However, just around the corner from the historic U.S. Grant Hotel, C Street … [Read more...] about Quick Bite: A Taste of Paris in Historic Downtown San Diego
Las Caletas: Rhythms of the Night
By Noreen L. Kompanik ITWPA Member Accessible only by sea, Las Caletas is a stunning tropical paradise located in an isolated cove just south of Puerto Vallarta. Once the home of Hollywood producer John Huston, who called it one of the most beautiful places in the world, this secluded nature preserve is nestled between the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains and the turquoise … [Read more...] about Las Caletas: Rhythms of the Night
The Greening of India’s Capital City
By Monica Szczupider Have a day or two in the city? Check out how Delhi has successfully reconstructed nature at one of its sprawling biodiversity parks. India’s capital city has a luscious little secret -- it’s greener than it seems. The noise is big, the crowds are bigger, and crossing the road is downright terrifying. But concrete, dust, and traffic aside, Delhi has … [Read more...] about The Greening of India’s Capital City