Stephen King - Author Bumping Bumping into famous authors is one of my many peculiar gifts. I have gone so far as to bump into the belly of Robert B. Parker as I made a mad dash to escape from a cockney ladies’ loo lurker in London. But let’s begin with the original Authoring Bumping. Years ago I was at my first writers’ conference. Excited to finally be pursuing my dream, … [Read more...]
Belfast Born
Belfast Born author, Gerry McCullough, takes us on a short tour... of one of the jewels in Ireland's crown. Long a favorite of world tourists, Ireland offers many facets, each a delight. And now on to Belfast. Gerry: First of all, let me, as the politicians say, declare with an interest. I was born and brought up in Belfast, and lived there until my first marriage. And … [Read more...]
Baltic Sea Cruise
Baltic Sea Cuise By Sierra Michaels It's amazing to see so many different countries and cultures in such a short time, including Estonia and Russia which were previously limited to western tourists. I'm glad we took our Baltic Sea Cruise a few years ago when tension between Russia and the EU wasn't as it is at the moment. Russia and Estonia were bustling with commerce and a … [Read more...]
Wales – Britain’s Hidden Gem
Wales - Britain's Hidden Gem by Susan Pearson - Broad Escapes- Tours for Women Did you know that Wales has more castles than any other country in Europe? With over 500 castles, Wales is Britain's Hidden Gem. There are so many great things about this little country. With its stunning landscapes, great mountain ranges, lush valleys, charming villages, ancient castles, and … [Read more...]
Archaeological Discoveries in Downtown Miami
Archaeological discoveries continue in Downtown Miami Amidst the high-rises of Downtown Miami, archaeologists are taking a giant step back in time as they piece together evidence of the only known prehistoric permanent structure cut into the bedrock in the United States. Located at the mouth of the Miami River and shoehorned between high-rise office and condominium … [Read more...]
Oh, the Places We’ll Go!
Welcome to the world of women's travel! By Susan Pearson As a parent I encouraged my children to take advantage of every travel opportunity that presented itself. From high school exchanges to studying abroad while in university, they embraced the idea of travel and the enrichment it brings. While helping them prepare for various trips, I constantly found myself admiring … [Read more...]
Is Farm Living the Life for You?
Farm Living Specialty farms, a new model for suburban living, are springing up across the country. Farms complete with livestock, vegetables and fruit trees, are the new suburban amenity. These communities are blossoming in Georgia, Illinois, an Vermont. Is farm living the life for you? As suburban sprawl took over our country, quaint farmlands gave way to cookie-cutter … [Read more...]
Adventure in Peru
By Sierra Michaels Our adventure in Peru began in the capital of Lima. After a 6:00 a.m. arrival at our hotel and a long nap, a guided tour of the historic capital awaited us and fellow Gate-One travelers. The highlight of the tour was the Convento de San Francisco, a Moorish style colonial-era church with underground catacombs. One of my favorite rooms was the library with … [Read more...]
Cessna – Private Plane Fun
By Sierra Michaels Weather can often be a problem flying in Florida, especially during the summer. So my husband and I patiently waited for afternoon thunderstorms to dissipate prior to departing for our ten-day trip across the eastern US coast in our Cessna 182. A trip that would take us to the Carolina's, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, and everywhere in-between and above … [Read more...]
Disney Adventures – Hawaii calling
Disney Adventures Aulani Resort and Spa fulfills a lifelong dream for a Second Act Cafe fan. I received the following from a Second Act Cafe fan sharing her holiday at Disney's Aulani Resort: I had put off my lifetime dream of traveling to Hawaii for too long. It was now or never. I decided to invite my childhood best friend to join in the adventure. I had recently heard … [Read more...]
