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Travel News: Lux Helsinki’s Pink Caravan Installation

Travel News: Lux Helsinki’s Pink Caravan Installation

Travel News: Lux Helsinki’s Pink Caravan Installation Lux Helsinki – The Light is Loose: 4–8 January 2013 One of the main attractions of the city event Lux Helsinki 2013 will be Pink Caravan by light artist Ainu Palmu. Pink Caravan is a travelling light installation that will light up a different object on each night […]

Morocco Shopping: Fes Leather Tannery and Terrace Merveilles de Cuir

Morocco Shopping: Fes Leather Tannery and Terrace Merveilles de Cuir

Morocco Shopping: Fes Leather Tannery and Terrace Merveilles de Cuir WAVEJourney visits a leather tannery in the Fes Medina in Morocco After more wandering through the Fes Medina we followed our nose towards the world’s oldest leather tanneries, which have remained mostly unchanged since medieval times. As we climbed the narrow and steep stairs of […]

WJ Tested: ExOfficio Nio Amphi Short Review

WJ Tested: ExOfficio Nio Amphi Short Review

WJ Tested: ExOfficio Nio Amphi Short Review Product Details: UPF Sun Guard 30+ Treated with Repeloff for stain and water resistance Microfleece-lined waistband to prevent chafing Partial-elastic waist for comfort and mobility Thigh cinches to keep shorts from rising in water and prevent sunburn Built-in removable belt Indestructible button system closure Two flap-covered cargo pockets […]

Discover Vietnam – Meeting the locals in Nha Trang

Discover Vietnam – Meeting the locals in Nha Trang

Discover Vietnam – Meeting the locals in Nha Trang By Jean Wethmar I am in Nha Trang, a beautiful seaside town just a one-hour short flight from Saigon. I see the locals all gathering to exercise – walk, talk, swim, Tai Chi. The locals are all so very friendly. Just as well I had grabbed […]

Discover Nha Trang – The Mediterranean of Vietnam

Discover Nha Trang – The Mediterranean of Vietnam

Discover Nha Trang – The Mediterranean of Vietnam By Jean Wethmar We’re traveling north on our voyage of Vietnam discovery. We left Saigon after spending a few glorious days there. Next stop… Nha Trang. Nha Trang is known as the Mediterranean of Vietnam – exotic beaches, scuba diving and mild temperatures all year round. Nha […]

MSR Mutha Hubba Tent Review

MSR Mutha Hubba Tent Review

MSR Mutha Hubba Tent Review WJ Tested: MSR Mutha Hubba Freestanding 3-Person Tent MSR Mutha Hubba 3-Person Tent Description: Our best-selling freestanding 3-person tent has all the same features of our best-selling Hubba Hubba™ tent, and delivers maximum livability for three. It’s the ideal tent for a minimalist trio backpacking deep into the Sierra’s in […]

Beware the Blowhole! A Fun Day at La Bufadora, Ensenada, Mexico

Beware the Blowhole! A Fun Day at La Bufadora, Ensenada, Mexico

Beware the Blowhole! A Fun Day at La Bufadora, Ensenada, Mexico By Patti Morrow “Ole!” giggled a flock of small children as they were once again pelted by the spray from the world’s second largest natural blowhole. La Bufadora, from the Spanish word “bufar” which means “snort,” is a must for any Ensenada itinerary. You […]

Travel Tip: Astoria in Queens – A Different View of New York

Travel Tip: Astoria in Queens – A Different View of New York

Travel Tip: Astoria in Queens – A Different View of New York By Rose Walker Who doesn’t love New York…bright lights in Times Square, Great Restaurants, Central Park, The Statue of Liberty and all the other fantastic tourist sights? A trip to New York usually means staying and spending all your time in Manhattan, where […]

Part 3: Travel Tips: Outdoor Safety Items

Part 3: Travel Tips: Outdoor Safety Items

Part 3: Travel Tips: Outdoor Safety Items By Jeannette and Dan Dudek Anyone who spends time outdoors should know the basics for staying safe; and how to help others in distress. This article lists these basic emergency situations; what you can do to avoid being a victim; and how best to respond to someone in […]

Part 2: Travel Tips: RVing and Camping Safety

Part 2: Travel Tips: RVing and Camping Safety

Part 2: Travel Tips: RVing and Camping Safety By Jeannette and Dan Dudek Things You Should Know When Your Travels Involve Camping and Hiking! If you do RV or Base Tent camping, you should be aware of the basics to keep yourself and your travel companions safe; and if an injury happens, what to do […]

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