No organization is immune to crisis. It could be a terrorist event, a hotel fire, a natural disaster that halts air transportation, a disease outbreak that causes panic, or civil unrest that mars a vacation experience. These are only some examples. A crisis can occur at any place, any time. Here are some guidelines to … Continue reading
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Bratislava Basics
Bratislava is often little more than a blip, relegated to a half-day on a tour or riverboat itinerary. But for travelers who enjoy exploring nooks and crannies, the city is worth at least a full day or two to truly appreciate. Located on the Danube, Bratislava is the largest city in the Slovak Republic, and … Continue reading
Opera Great Dame Kiri Te Kanawa on New Zealand
I was recently going through some old manuscripts I had written, and came across an interview with award-winning New Zealand soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. Dame Te Kanawa has sung at major opera houses throughout the world, including New York’s Metropolitan Opera, where I had the privilege of hearing her silken voice. During the phone interview, … Continue reading
Franz Kafka and the New Jewish Cemetery
Prague’s Old Jewish Cemetery is a major tourist attraction. But to fans of Franz Kafka, the pilgrimage is to Prague’s New Jewish Cemetery, reachable by tram from the city center. I was always curious to see it, but now, unfortunately, I had a reason other than a Kafka pilgrimage. My uncle, Ctibor, died in early 2013, … Continue reading
It’s National Park Week, April 19-27
To commemorate National Park Week, we thought we’d share a photo per day showcasing the unique beauty of some of the parks I’ve visited. Continue reading
The Glowworm Cave of Te Anau, Part II
This is the second part of our post on my visit to the Glowworm Caves of Te Anau. Read Part I here. “Te Anau” in Maori, is actually said to mean, “the cave with a current of swirling water,” which led to the Glowworm Caves’ rediscovery in 1948. After a walk crouched down low, the … Continue reading
The Glowworm Cave of Te Anau, Part I
It kept spinning over and over in my head: “The Glowworm Song” that I remembered as a kid. “Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer….” It hit number one on the Billboard Charts in 1952, and there’s a Youtube video of the Mills Brothers singing it on the Nat King Cole Show in 1957. Since then, I’ve … Continue reading
When Winter Storms Derail Travel
Each year winter blizzards and sudden snow storms strand thousands of travelers. With winter storms generally not predictable more than a week in advance, travelers need to plan ahead and protect their vacation investment. The US Travel Insurance Association wants travelers to know that they don’t have to spend the night on an airport cot, forfeit an expensive vacation deposit, or foot the entire bill for extra hotel nights because they’re stranded during a storm. Continue reading
The Flight Every Traveler Dreads: Medical Evacuations
Each year thousands of travelers become seriously ill or injured while traveling, requiring emergency evacuation or other medical transportation assistance. They may be in a remote area where adequate medical care is unavailable, their injury or illness may be so severe that they need specialized care, or they may be unable to return home safely without medical support.
According to the US Travel Insurance Association, most patients requiring medical transport fall into 4 categories Continue reading
Queenstown: One great resort town
Queenstown bills itself as the adventure capital of New Zealand. And no wonder. Here you can find arrangements for everything from bungee jumping and 4-wheel drive tours to paragliding and jetboating. Hugging the shores of scenic Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown makes an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area, from a trip down the scenic Glenorchy … Continue reading
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