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Kosrae sleeping lady

Kosrae, Pacific Island of Mystery

"The Mysterious Paradise Island" said the sign above the airport terminal door. I had just landed on Kosrae, one of the four Federated States of Micronesia, and I would soon discover that this tiny island was brimming with mysteries. Of course, one of its biggest mysteries is that most people, aside … [Read More...]

horse and wagon barkerville

Barkerville Celebrates its Chinese Heritage

The glow from hundreds of candle-lit paper lanterns provided the only light as we paraded up the dirt street into Canada's oldest Chinatown. I was marching in the ninth annual Mid-Autumn Festival in the historic town of Barkerville, British Columbia. One of the most important holidays of the … [Read More...]

Robert Scheer with Scarlet the dolphin

Swimming With Dolphins in Orlando

Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida, is an all-inclusive getaway that truly is a world all its own. Unlike so many theme … [Read More...]

Tiger project office in Manas, India

Hunting Tigers in India

The man with the sickle was passing sheaves of long grass to the thatcher on the roof, but the dozen tourists on the … [Read More...]

sanctuario de chimayo

Understanding the Power of Sacred Places

Since the beginning of time, people have been going on pilgrimages to sacred sites for healing, inspiration and … [Read More...]

Kilclooney dolmen

Stone Circle Magic in Ireland

Stone circles are enchanted places. Across the British Isles are numerous groups of ancient standing stones associated … [Read More...]

Exploring Brisbane Australia

My trip to Queensland began with a Qantas flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane. The trip took nearly twelve hours, and I … [Read More...]

Alexander McKenzie King estate

People In The Outaouais Are As Colourful As Their Autumn Leaves

I was startled to realize that the woman in the striped dress was a mermaid. Then I chuckled when I noticed her right … [Read More...]

Belize howler monkey

Green Luxury in a Belize Rainforest

Was an enormous lion howling outside my thatched cottage? It sounded more like a T-Rex. I might have been worried if I … [Read More...]

Machu Picchu Peru

10 Must-See Sacred Spaces in Peru that are Not Machu Picchu

The old saying about the journey being more important than the destination was never more appropriate than when I went … [Read More...]

Robert Scheer in Aramu Muru Portal

Earth’s Three Most Powerful Places

When people find out I’m a travel writer who focuses on pilgrimages to places of power, they frequently ask me, “What … [Read More...]

A chullpa in Sillustani, Peru

Secret Sacred Sites

Can You Keep A Secret? It’s risky to write about little-known sacred places. I worry about bringing them to the … [Read More...]

Durian: the World’s Most Repulsive Fruit Moves Upscale

KUALA LUMPUR - “No Durians Allowed” has long been the rule in hotels, taxis, tour buses and airplanes throughout … [Read More...]

orcas and whale watching boat

Whale Boat Sails From Downtown Vancouver to Victoria

I gasped in amazement as three killer whales surfaced alongside our boat. Holding out my digital camera, I clicked the … [Read More...]

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