By Kim Ward ITWPA Member Once the hippie mecca for travelers in the ’60s and ’70s, South India has undergone a transformation. Super chic luxury hotels with rejuvenating Ayurvedic treatment centers have joined the backpacker’s and budget conscious traveler’s options. During these changes, the Kerala backwaters still provide a peaceful sigh and slow travel for any … [Read more...] about Kerala Slow and Peaceful
Suburban Steeplechase Racing
By John Korossy ITWPA Member On the third Saturday of each October, 35,000-plus people gather in suburban New Jersey at a horse farm for an afternoon of steeplechase racing, tailgating, and over-the-top merriment and people-watching. Late October in central New Jersey means the Far Hills Races (informally known as “The Hunt”) -- and this past year’s festivities didn’t … [Read more...] about Suburban Steeplechase Racing
Sedona — Uncrowded Hiking Trails and Foodie Happy Hours
By Jenny Fuller ITWPA Member Photographs by Robert Fuller Sedona is known as a geological wonderland, with spectacular views, unlimited outdoor activities, and foodie destinations galore. The difficulty is deciding how to make the most of your visit, but a passion for hiking and a well-earned post-trail happy hour can make for the perfect getaway. Here are two … [Read more...] about Sedona — Uncrowded Hiking Trails and Foodie Happy Hours
What My 20+ Years in Portrait Photography Taught Me About Travel Photography
By Betty Albert ITWPA Member Light is your best friend. Use it wisely. Flat, midday light won’t bring about the warmer, more saturated tones of early evening. Where is your key light coming from? Placing a person to the side of that key light will put a more complimentary shade on the face than facing into the sun; early and evening light is best for landscape and other … [Read more...] about What My 20+ Years in Portrait Photography Taught Me About Travel Photography
Destination: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kanab, Utah
By Tina Quinn ITWPA Member Having watched “Dogtown” on the National Geographic channel a few years back, it was on my bucket list to visit this magical animal nirvana in the desert. My heart was forever imprinted with the images of Michael Vick’s fighting dogs arriving at Dogtown, the area reserved for the canines. So, after embarking on an extended RV trip through North … [Read more...] about Destination: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kanab, Utah