Category: Travel The World

Manhattan, Kansas: Unexpected Foodie Town in The Little Apple™

by Ron Stern, Travel Photo Journalist   If you love good food, there’s no reason to spend the time and money flying to The Big Apple when The Little Apple™ of Manhattan, Kansas, so dubbed by collaboration with Mayor Ed Koch and New York City, will do nicely for a prime slice of culinary heaven. …

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Kansas Cities: Here We Come…

By Ron Stern, Travel Photojournalist   Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri are often confused with each other. Although the name Kansas ties them together, they have distinct and individual personalities as reflected in their food, culture and attractions that draw millions of visitors each year. The confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, …

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Summertime Fun in the Land of the Midnight Sun

by Ron Stern Travel Photojournalist   While Helsinki may be one of the coldest destinations in the world in winter, summertime with its long days of sunshine, brings out the crowds to this Finnish city located on the shores of the Baltic Sea. With 150 miles of coastline, more than 300 islands, trendy shops and …

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Nova Scotia: Best Food & Attractions Of The Northumberland Coast

Ron Stern, Travel Photojournalist   Scottish immigrants were among the first to settle in this coastal region of Nova Scotia. Today, the shores of Northumberland have retained much of their heritage, reflected in the lives and small businesses of its residents. Here are some of the best things to see and do: In Truro see …

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Maui: Tropical Island of Romance

Ron Stern, Travel Photojournalist Whether you are celebrating a milestone anniversary, renewing your vows, or just searching for a romantic tropical island escape, Maui has more than enough ways to say I love you. Aloha wau ia `oe is but one. Your own love story may start here and can only grow on this second …

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Corpus Christi: The Sparkling City by the Sea

Photojournalist Ron Stern, one of our regular column writers, now offers his video travel series. Please watch his five minute videos to learn more about the travels and his adventurous stories below. Corpus Christi is known for many things: beautiful stretches of white sand beaches, world class fishing and outdoor activities and mega attractions such …

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Panoramic Mt Pilatus, Switzerland (Video Included)

Photojournalist Ron Stern, one of our regular column writers, now offers his video travel series. Please watch his five minute videos to learn more about the travels and his adventurous stories below. This is one unforgettable side trip you must take. Known as the Golden Round Trip, this includes the boat trip from Lucerne to …

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Pedestrian Friendly Augsburg, Germany

Coming from the United States, it always seems a little strange to me that cities such as Augsburg have been around for so much longer than America. About 1,800 years, in fact, making it the oldest city in Bavaria. Founded in 15 B.C. by the Romans, Augsburg was the seat of the provincial government of …

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Mountain of Culinary Delights

The resort area of Beaver Creek is located approximately two hours west of Denver in Avon, Colorado. While it is best known for wintertime sports and summertime activities, the area also has a host of restaurants and trendy eateries hidden among its perfectly groomed slopes. Here are some of my favorite discoveries:

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Visit Osnabrüeck, Germany

The town of Osnabrüeck is the only major German city located within a nature park. The Natural Reserve of the Northern Teutoburg Forest, Wiehengebirge Hill or TERRA. vita for short is the largest one of its kind in the country, covering 1,200 square miles. Osnabrüeck played a significant role in the development of Germany’s history. …

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Winter in Alberta, Canada!

Canada in the winter for seniors? Who knew? While most people cozy up in front of their fireplaces, that’s the time that the fun is just starting for many Canadians. I had the opportunity to see for myself, and while I was only able to visit the cities of Edmonton and Jasper in the province …

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Lucerne, Switzerland

Located in the geographical center of Switzerland, Andre Dumas called Lucerne a “pearl in the middle of the world’s most beautiful oyster.” The town is nestled between the Alps and the Swiss Plateau and sandwiched in the middle by the deep blue waters of Lake Lucerne. Local residents are quite proud of their lake that …

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