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What Happens in Las Vegas? Don’t Ask. Don’t Tell.

Ah, Las Vegas… or as you may know it: Sin City or “Lost Wages,” in the famous Steely Dan song. It’s one of those places that people either love or hate. As...

Everything Aussie: Brisbane Has It All

Brisbane is the capital of the Queensland Australia, but that’s only one of the things this spectacular city has going for it. For Australia, Brisbane is a major city with...

Gold Coast Redux: Tans, Surf and Sun, All on Video

Yes, I know we talked about Australia’s Gold Coast earlier this week. But I just can’t get it off my mind. At the risk of spoiling something that few U.S. residents...

The Gold Coast Is an Aussie Pacific Paradise

I am now on the Gold Coast of Australia. I’ve been “Down Under” at least half a dozen times, but this is my first trip to the Gold Coast. For years, my...

Vancouver: Friendliest City on the Pacific Rim

The Pacific Rim refers to the string of volcanos that unite both the west coast of the Americas and countries on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Vancouver is cosmopolitan,...

Out of the Cradle of the Confederacy, Richmond Shines Anew

If Richmond brings to mind thoughts of the Confederacy, you’re not wrong, but it’s time to wake up to a more progressive reality....

Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls, Unless They're in Krka

I was flipping through an airline magazine when I first saw an image of the amazing waterfall in Krka National Park. Immediately, I told myself: I have to go as soon as possible....

Palm Springs: Playground to the Stars

According to research, Native Americans have lived in Palm Springs’ tree-lined canyons for more than a thousand years. I am not sure how they survived the heat of the summer...

Venice, Just as You Imagined . . . And Not

Venice, Italy is hardly a secret destination. No doubt you’ve seen tons of photos of the city since as far back as you can remember. It is one of the most visited cities in...

Where Even the Beach is "Manly:" Welcome to Sydney

“Land of sunshine and sharks,” as Monty Python once quipped in a sketch. But Sydney, Australia is a small city that thinks of itself – and acts – like a major...

Visiting Denmark? This Beautiful City Is Just a Bridge Away

It’s weird to say, but if you’re ever in Copenhagen, Denmark, try to take time to cross the Öresund Bridge to visit Mälmo, Sweden. The two countries are joined...

There Are Many "Chinatowns," but Singapore Chinatown Stands Apart

If you’re going to Singapore and want to feel like you’re actually in Asia and not Manhattan, New York or downtown Los Angeles head to Chinatown. It is a great place...