By Janie Pace ITWPA member Just getting to Lajitas Golf Resort is an adventure. Leave Alpine Texas, drive east to Marathon, then motor south on 385 to Big Bend National Park. Stop at Chisos Basin Lodge for lunch and then make your way west through the park, to Study Butte, Terlingua and finally Lajitas. Make your 2-night stay at Lajitas Golf Resort the base for … [Read more...] about Lajitas Golf Resort, Headquarters for Exploring Big Bend National Park
Editor’s Choice – December 2019
Editor’s Choice – December 2019 By Seán Keenan TPM - What grabs your attention in a query? Seán - Evidence that you have an article that might be of use to my publication. In my case, that means that you have a story to tell about ‘living’ overseas, rather than anything about how much fun it is to zipline in Borneo or eat fried toad in Guatemala. I edit a … [Read more...] about Editor’s Choice – December 2019
A Winter Holiday in Stuttgart & Esslingen
By Daniel C. Freeman, EdD ITWPA Member The holiday season in Germany is an exceptionally festive time of year. However, it doesn't take much in the land of beer, pretzel, and schnitzel to have a festival. Living here during this time of year would be so much fun. Every day seems to be a holiday, and every meal appears to be a banquet when touring the ancient city of … [Read more...] about A Winter Holiday in Stuttgart & Esslingen
Double Junkanoo in Nassau Bahamas
By Kim Beckley ITWPA Member Log your Zs before arriving on Bay Street in Nassau, the Bahamas, and Junkanoo, a fiercely competitive parade/outdoor masquerade ball. It’s done Carnival-style on Boxing Day, December 26th, and New Year’s Day. Rush Out signals the start of participants rushing the street to dazzle, entertain, and compete. Prepare to be immersed in … [Read more...] about Double Junkanoo in Nassau Bahamas
The Québec City Christmas Market—A Touch of Europe
By Michelangelo DeSantis ITWPA Member We boarded the VIA Rail Canada train for our family trip to the Québec City Christmas Market, Marché de Noël allemande. Three hours later, we arrived at Québec City Station, just a short cab ride from Old Québec and the heart of the Christmas Market. Handmade crafts—traditional food The organizers designed the market to emulate … [Read more...] about The Québec City Christmas Market—A Touch of Europe