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
Volume 9, Issue #12 - December 2016
Cargo Shorts: Not Foolproof
By Holly B. Morris ITWPA Member Several years ago, my husband was almost pickpocketed on the Metro in Paris. Almost. Since then he has bragged about the incident on numerous occasions. Any woman can imagine it. It turns into a fish tale. Before you know it, he’s a swashbuckling defender of the honor and wallets of all the people on the train, including helpless women and … [Read more...] about Cargo Shorts: Not Foolproof
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
8 OTC Medications for Every Traveler
By Suzanne Ball ITWPA Member At some point, every traveler feels sick, gets a scrape, or rushes to the toilet. Pharmacies around the world stand ready to help, but it’s so much handier to head back to your room and pull out your favorite remedy. No searching at odd hours, no language barrier, no unfamiliar brand. Before a getaway or grand tour, follow the advice of the … [Read more...] about 8 OTC Medications for Every Traveler
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