Billy Elliot is growing up in a gritty mining town, the youngest son of a fiercely proud coal miner. In 1984, when the musical takes place, a storm is raging. Striking coal miners and their families survive on the generosity of neighbors. At the end of the strike, steel doors clang shut on the miners […]
England, Scotland: Travels with Harry
The settings and scenery in the Harry Potter movies evoke the essence of England and Scotland. With a few good friends, leave the muggle world behind.
Newfoundland: Ageless Allure
On a birthday trip to Newfoundland; lunar landscapes, one-pound lobster, and a lively house party provide keen memories and much to ponder.
National Parks: Newfoundland, Canada
Western Newfoundland is known for its powerful natural beauty, colorful fishing villages, Viking settlement, seaside cabins and moose burgers. Scenic Route 430 travels the length of the Great Northern Peninsula. At Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visitors can walk on the earth’s mantle and cruise a fjord under glacier-carved cliffs. NEWFOUNDLAND, […]
India: Ride of a Lifetime
Cycling on the Indian subcontinent is unpredictable and unimaginable. If the allure of India calls to you and biking is your passion, prepare for a mesmerizing encounter, one mile at a time.
Utah: Canyon Rides
The geological wonders of Moab have mountain bikers spinning their wheels. The fiery red canyon lands of southwest Utah is one of the most sought-after destinations for recreational biking. A paved path attracts families and novice bikers.
