One regret, dear world,
That I am determined not to have
When I am lying on my deathbed
Is that I did not kiss you enough.
~Hafiz
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15 Instagram-Worthy Things in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
San Miguel de Allende is nothing if not Instragrammable. With its rich colors, its colonial architecture and cobblestoned streets, its traditional crafts and its beautiful people, San Miguel will have your camera screaming to be clicked. Here’s why–15 of the most commonly photographed places and things in San Miguel de Allende. With Camera in Hand […]
The Iconic Tower of the Amsterdam Westerkerk–Photo of the Week
The Amsterdam Westerkerk, or Western Church, is a much beloved symbol of the Dutch capital. The crowned spire of its tower, the Westertoren, is the tallest church steeple in town, and you can see it from almost anywhere in the city center. It has been a beacon, a time-teller and a source of reassurance for […]
I Fly—Really!–With IFly Indoor Skydiving in Tigard, Oregon
With indoor skydiving—floating on a cushion of air inside a wind tunnel—you can recapture your child-like dreams of flying. I did it at iFly, Portland. And no, it’s not too hard. Or too dangerous. And you’re not too old. When I was a child, I used to have “flying dreams.” Did you too? It’s pretty […]
U.S. National Parks Senior Pass Price to Rise Soon–a Lot!
The U.S. National Parks Senior Pass has been one of the best bargains on the planet for 25 years. That’s about to change. But there’s still time to get yours—cheap! Find out how to do it and why you should. But Do They Really Have to Call us “Seniors”?? If you’ve been reading this blog […]
Ms. Baross Goes to Cuba–an Illustrated Look
In Ms. Baross Goes to Cuba, writer/artist/photographer/ filmmaker and all-around creative whirlpool Jan Baross takes us into the daily life of Cubans. These excerpts from her book will take you with her. When Jan Baross went to Cuba on a literary tour to meet with Cuban writers, she went with a notebook. And a sketchbook. […]
Multnomah Falls—Portland, Oregon’s Nearby Magic Maiden
Multnomah Falls, Oregon’s #1 most-visited natural attraction, is just a short 30-minute drive from the urban world of Portland. And a place apart. Beware, she is a siren designed to pull you off the highway. Photo of the Week Multnomah Falls is a temptress. Inexplicably female in her feathery beauty, she captures you first with […]
