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Exploring the Louisiana Bayous. Photo by Susan Lanier-Graham

How Travel Saved My Life

Susan Lanier-GrahamFebruary 7, 2019

I’m frequently asked why I travel and why I encourage others to travel. For me, travel saved my life. Literally. Twenty years ago, in 1999, I made a choice to l... Read More...

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Discover the Mysteries of Hopi Arizona

Elizabeth RoseJanuary 4, 2019

Visiting the once mysterious land of the Hopi people in Arizona makes for an intriguing and exciting getaway. The Hopi Arizona Mesas are not far from Flagstaff,... Read More...

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The Lodge at Gulf State Park: New Eco-Friendly Gulf Coast Hotel

Lisa Waterman GrayJanuary 3, 2019

I checked into the new Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel, just five days after it opened. After a long travel day, I found the Gulf Shores, Alabama prope... Read More...

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My 30 Best Travel Photos of 2018

Susan Lanier-GrahamDecember 30, 2018

I love sharing my travels on social media. One of my favorite ways to share my "wow moments" is on Instagram. Here it is the end of another year and I decided t... Read More...

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Planning an Extraordinary Train Journey On Rocky Mountaineer

Susan Lanier-GrahamOctober 26, 2018

Rocky Mountaineer offers a luxury train journey through some of Western Canada’s most dramatic landscapes. How do you plan your own extraordinary train journey?... Read More...

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The Walla Walla Valley AVA was established in 1984. Photo courtesy Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance

Wow Moments While You Wander the Walla Walla Valley

Susan Lanier-GrahamSeptember 18, 2018

Each fall, the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance brings together some of the best Walla Walla winemakers to create custom itineraries to help visitors wander Wal... Read More...

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Discovering the Ideal Wellness Retreat in Ecuador

Vickie LilloSeptember 6, 2018

Rated #3 on International Living’s 10 Best Places to Retire around the World in 2017, Ecuador is a wellness destination and idyllic tropical paradise, all rolle... Read More...

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A Classical Playlist for Beloved Oregon Landmarks

Suzanne NanceAugust 4, 2018

Over the centuries, composers have attempted to capture their natural surroundings in music, from the bucolic imagery of Beethoven’s “Pastoral Symphony” to the ... Read More...

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Flying High: The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Elizabeth RoseJune 16, 2018

It’s a bucket list event for sure. Imagine flying amidst more than 600 colorful hot air balloons over the beautiful Rio Grande Valley of Albuquerque. For nine d... Read More...

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5 Reasons to Wander Ellensburg, Washington

Elizabeth RoseJune 5, 2018

Just north of the Yakima Valley of Washington lies the rural western town of Ellensburg. Known for the Ellensburg Rodeo, one of the top 10 in the U.S., Ellensbu... Read More...

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