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TRAVEL ARTICLES:

Most travel articles are 1,000 – 1,600 words and can be rewritten to suit your publication.

UNITED STATES:

ARIZONA:

Desert Jewels: discover the delights of the Grand Canyon, the secrets of Sedona and the history of Jerome.,

CALIFORNIA:
NOTE: Most of the California pieces are written as romantic, relaxing weekend getaways.

Watering Holes of the Napa Valley: where to cool off in sizzling summer: bars, restaurants, swimming pools & picnic areas.

Down & Dirty: mud bath spas and phenomenal restaurants in Calistoga.

Island Hopping in the San Francisco Bay: there are seven islands tourists may explore on their own or on a tour.

San Francisco Treat: a car-less romp and overnight exploration of this city by the Bay.

Hip Trip: stylish Triton Hotel in San Francisco offers Alice-in-Wonderland meets Andy Warhol art & Tarot. Also what to do downtown.

San Francisco Shuffle: guided walking tours of San Francisco.

Mineral Time: soak away stress at two Northern California hot spring resorts.

Fungi Fantasy: annual mushroom festival on Mendocino coast and where to stay, eat….

Letting Off Steam: spa-ing, hoteling, wining & dining in Bodega Bay.

A North Coast Idyll: wining & dining on the Mendocino coast.

Sun, Sand & Art: experience the movieland magic of Santa Monica, and a visit to the Getty Museum.

McCloud in the Shadow of Mt. Shasta: small town built in the lumber and railroad heyday now offers affordable inns and great hiking and fishing.

Eureka & the Redwoods of Northern California: A getaway to one of the best hotels on Earth in a premordial land of tall trees and a plethora of wildlife.

Where to Cool Off and Chill Out in the Wine Country: How to cope with the shimmering summer heat that ripens the grapes and cooks the tourists in the wine country? It took some investigation to figure out where to cool off and chill out in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys when temperatures frequently soar beyond 90 degrees.

HAWAII:

Big Island Bliss: what to do and where to stay on the Kohala coast.

Authentic Aloha: a true taste of local culture enhances Hawaii experience. Activities on the Big Island.

Alive in the Lava: Kalani Oceanside Resort is in the jungle and on the volcanic side of the island.

Sensual Kaui: sojourn on Kaui’s slower shore for beauty and relaxation.

The Heaven of Hana: cultural idyll at the Bamboo Inn, horse riding in Huelo, magic beaches and sacred caves….

The Skinny on The Big: Enjoy a one-week tour of the Big Island of Hawai'i that includes a star gazing tour on Mauna Kea and constant run in with the wild life.

LOUISIANA:

Getting Swamped: enjoy a 3-hour reasonably priced -$20 with hotel pick-up in New Orleans – and informative tour of the bayou.

NEW MEXICO:

A Thang for Hot Springs & Santa Fe: hot spring resort, spas, hotels, restaurants and activities in and around Santa Fe.

NEW YORK:

Apple of My Eye: after 9/11, what to do including a bohemian hotel, the Neue Gallery, fab and cheap restaurants.

OREGON:

Rapid Transit: take a wild 4-day ride on the Rogue River.

INTERNATIONAL:

EUROPE:

Affordable Paris: you don’t have to be rolling in dough to say oui to Paris.

Fairy Tale Travels in Bavaria & Austria: a castle stay in Austria, outdoor symphony concerts in Munich and a bubbly proseco evening at Ludwig’s castle.

Uplifting Italy: relaxing exploration of small Tuscan towns including Lucca….

Kayaks, Castles & Kielbasa: feasting and festing along the Dunajec River.

A Spiritual Time Out in Italy: quiet, rejuvenation can be found at Damanhur a spiritual art retreat in the northern foothills near Turin where tourists can stay.

CANADA:

Northern Exposure: outdoor adventures in Whistler, culture in Vancouver.

Whistling All the Way: A summertime tour of Whistler in British Columbia. From luxurious spa treatments to kawabonga mountain biking.

MEXICO:

Spa Hideway: a rejuvenating week at Rio Caliente Hot Spring Spa near Guadalajara.

Kayaking in Baja: a 1-week family sea kayak trip with Baja Expeditions around Espirito Santo Island in the Sea of Cortez.

Relaxing South of the Border: a wonderful week of surf and horseback riding at Club Med Playa Blanca.

CARIBBEAN:

Welcome to Jamaica, Where All is Juicy: a no-problem vacation with her 16-year-old son in Reggae Land.

Diving the Bay Islands in Honduras: visit three resorts.

ECUADOR:

Hacienda Halcyon: palatial spreads make guests feel right at home.

BALI:

Spiritual Grace: a sensual account of walking to a dance at night in Bali. Also includes history of the various dances.

SHORT STORIES:

These are true short stories that run about 1,200 words.

Amazon Mom: when just a young woman, Lisa discovers mothering skills she did not know she had when she gets a native village drunk and the kids are left in her care….

Rabbit Chase: unexpected Native American encounter on a rafting trip on the Klamath River with a twist of introspection….

The Monster Dildo of Mexico: this story was recounted to Lisa about a dildo that haunted a tour group….

Maddening Madagascar: When Madagascar opened its doors to Westerners, Lisa and her young son were some of the first tourists there only to discover danger around every corner….

Riding the Wave Train: Lisa does a 5-day expedition kayaking trip down the Salt River in Arizona and discovers you don’t need testosterone to be extreme….

INTERVIEWS:

Interviews include 3 – 6 experts in the field of the subject who have varying perspectives. The articles are usually 3000 – 6000 words in length but can be edited to fit your needs.

The Living Spirit of Old-Growth Forests: Paying Respect to the Tall Straight People

Breast Cancer: Close to the Heart

Endangered Species: The Real Dangers of Being an Environmentalist

When Are We Born: When Does Consciousness Enter the Body?

Modern Day Explorers on the Shamanic Path

Dancing the Divine

Modern Magic: What’s a Witch?

Tantra: What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Power of Place: Sacred Sites & Their Healing Powers

Healthy Divorce: How to End Your Marriage Without Hurting the Kids

Teen Spirit: Supporting Spiritual Practice for Teenagers

Interview with author Bruce Northam: After circling the globe five times -freestyle- in the last twenty years, my friend and fellow intrepid travel writer Bruce Northam has gathered hard-won nuggets of travel wisdom into 100 enlightening canons for leaving the rat race and making the most of seeing the world. His book Globetrotter Dogma, is a fun read. Here is an interview with Bruce that helps you understand why I like the guy so much. It includes good travel advice for the current state of the world.

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