By Catherine Trevor-Roberts ITWPA Member Welcome to Anchorage, Alaska, the largest city in the Last Frontier! Anchorage is tucked between the Chugiak Mountains and the Cook Inlet, creating a unique mix of city and wilderness all in one location. You can be wandering the exhibits of the Anchorage Museum in the morning, hiking in the mountains in the afternoon, and dining at … [Read more...] about Top 5 Must Do’s in Anchorage, Alaska
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Glistening Peace
By Kathy Medbery On the island of Kauai there is a nature hike that outshines even the famed beaches of Hawaii. Granted, it takes one along a steep, narrow trail, slippery with loose pebbles, a hot, dusty trek... but, oh, so worth it! The trail begins at the ridge road and descends, gradually at first, into the tropical rainforest. The curry-like fragrance of the spice … [Read more...] about Glistening Peace
The Pinnacle of Mountain Trekking
By Bronwyn Brown Towering high above Nepal are the majestic Himalayas, home to the tallest and most magnificent mountains on earth. In an ancient Hindu scripture, the Himalayas are aptly described as “the abode of the gods.” After hiking in Mt. Everest’s shadow through the Khumbu Valley’s remote mountain paths, it is easy to understand why the locals believe this to be a … [Read more...] about The Pinnacle of Mountain Trekking
Climbing Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala
By Paul James ITWPA Member Climbing an active volcano isn’t something you get to do every day and there are very few places in the world where it’s even possible. One volcano where it’s possible and even reasonably manageable is Pacaya in Guatemala. Pacaya’s 90-minute strenuous walk up to the volcano cone can be eased by taking a ‘taxi,’ which is a horse, or … [Read more...] about Climbing Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala
Discovering Cognac and Comics in Angoulême, France
By Judy Leaver ITWPA Member I originally thought of Angoulême, a few hours’ train ride south and west of Paris, as simply the starting point of a self-guided hike that my friends and I were taking in this region. To my surprise, I was captivated by all this city has to offer -- antiquity, whimsical art murals, restaurants, and modern boutiques. Most important, it is where … [Read more...] about Discovering Cognac and Comics in Angoulême, France