The enchanting Galapagos Islands
By Bud Cole Whenever one ventures off on a travel vacation the expectations for fun and adventure run very high, but how often are the results much greater than anticipated? That is exactly what we experienced in the Galapagos Islands; a volcanically...
Visiting a Cloud – Forest
Story and photographs by Bud Cole I am far from a jetsetter or world traveler, although I definitely enjoy seeking new and unique travel destinations. A recent tour to the Cloud Forest in Ecuador followed by a week in the Galapagos Islands was ...
Dusseldorf, Germany: A Modern Architecture Masterpiece
by Jim Weaver If architecture is the art of giving a city a face, the new face of Dusseldorf, Germany, is indeed something to behold. Located on the Rhine River in northwestern Germany, it has been a major business, shipping, and industrial center for...
Milwaukee Rediscovered
By Ann Hattes Photos by Neil Hattes Milwaukee means fun and entertainment at Summerfest, “the World’s Largest Music Festival;” take me out to the ballgame at Miller Park; bygone elegance at the beer baron’s Pabst Mansion; culture and inspiration...
My two months in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Story and photos by Francoise Yohalem When my friend Maida suggested that we share a house in San Miguel de Allende for part of the winter, I didn’t hesitate. I have always loved Mexican culture, and already had an enticing glimpse of San Miguel when,...
