Travellers' Tales

A Sense of Place by Barbara Warden

In a few minutes we're going to the souk (market). It won't be quite as hot as at mid-day when the souks close until late afternoon. Right now choosing something cool to wear is uppermost in my mind. Each dress or skirt in my wardrobe is ankle length. I can't really understand why everything must be long and conform to Islamic dress code here in Kuwait when short skirts are so much cooler. Unfortunately I don't have a choice. I decide on a skirt and blouse just as my husband, Reg, calls from the sitting room.

7 Things To Do And Learn On Your Palm Springs Vacation by Rose Lenk

1 Hike the canyons of Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a hiker's paradise, which is evident by the many hiking trails mapped out in and around its numerous scenic canyons and gorges. Here the diversity of wildlife is as contrasting as the breathtaking landscape. From catching a glimpse of the rare and endangered Bighorn Sheep to watching the clever antics of the smallest desert creatures, the canyons of Palm Springs are a must see for any visitor to the area.

10 Best Activities Hawaii Has To Offer by Stephanie Coburn

You can read a hundred of the �10 Best Activities Hawaii has to Offer� and find as many lists with differing information. This is not because the lists are wrong, it is simply because there are so many amazing activities to do in Hawaii that each list maker can only include their top 10 favorites, which is why there are so many differences. Here are 10 more of the best activities in Hawaii, but they are generalizations that appeal to the general population and tourists heading to the islands for vacation. So, the best thing to do is read this list and rank the activities you like most and call and make reservations before your vacation begins. Then, when you reach the islands you can look around, check out other activities, and either choose more on this list or some of your own. Remember, there are several islands that make up Hawaii and all of them have special activities. The goal is for you to have the most fun possible and enjoy your Hawaiian vacation.

A Castle on Oregon's Coast by Andre Hagestedt

Oregon's coastline is full of secrets: veiled pleasures and surprises, clandestine, deserted beaches and hidden gems peppering the towns in the form of lodgings or eateries.

But perhaps the most stunning secret on all of Oregon's coast lies just outside of the art and culture mecca of Cannon Beach, on the north coast. There's a castle a bit south of town, hidden behind the walls of trees just north of the Arch Cape Tunnel. You can become king and queen here, at this insanely romantic spot that smacks of something between the Bavarian castle that inspired Disneyland's signature structure and the Oregon ski lodge featured in "The Shining."

Daytona Beach Florida is a Golfer�s Paradise by Rose Lenk

If you say the words Daytona Beach to a person with even a minimal amount golf knowledge, more than likely their mind's eye will draw up images of unending, gorgeous golf courses and fantasies of some of the best golfing that can be found anywhere in the world. And there is a good reason why that is so.

Fall Foliage Scenic Drive � Central Vermont Area by Cliff Calderwood

This fall foliage scenic drive in Central Vermont offers some of the best views in the Green Mountain National Forest.

This scenic drive is a loop tour of about 150 miles. It follows mostly Route 12 south from Montpelier to Woodstock, before heading north on Route 100 and 100B back to Montpelier. There�s a whole bunch of surprises on the way, but it�s no surprise you�ll experience some magnificent fall foliage views all along this scenic drive.

Fall Foliage Scenic Drive � Kancamagus Highway New Hampshire by Cliff Calderwood

You can drive the 34 miles between Lincoln and Conway on Route 112 in just about an hour. But you�d miss experiencing one of the most colorful scenic drives in the entire northeast � and some would say the U.S. for fall foliage.

Fall Foliage Scenic Drive � Mohawk Trail Massachusetts by Cliff Calderwood

This is my favorite Massachusetts scenic drive, but especially during the fall foliage season.

Stretching for 63 miles from the Massachusetts-New York border to Millers Falls on the Connecticut River is a stretch of road known as The Mohawk Trail. It offers one of Massachusetts most beloved and popular fall foliage scenic drives area.

Fall Foliage Scenic Drive � Rhode Island Coast by Cliff Calderwood

This Rhode Island scenic drive is delightful any season of the year, but with fall foliage the added splash of color deepens the experience and appreciation of the Rhode Island coastline and surrounding villages.

Fall Foliage Scenic Drives in New England - Introduction by Cliff Calderwood

Fall foliage in New England really begins in August. The shortening daylight hours trigger the deciduous trees to begin the process of shedding their leaves. It happens all around North America, and all around the world.

But in New England it�s special.

Why is fall foliage in New England so different and special?

It�s a factor of many things but mostly an abundance of different types of deciduous trees, warm autumn days, and cool - but not freezing - nights. When these and a few other conditions are all mixed in the right proportions, then you get the world famous stunning shades of reds, yellows, oranges, and browns on the hills and mountain sides of New England.