By Joanne Reid It’s early morning in the beautiful city of Victoria, British Columbia, and already we are on our way to The Butchart Gardens, located in the Brentwood Bay area. The gardens are on 55 acres of land originally purchased and used by the Butchart family to build a cement factory (due to its rich lime deposits). However, once the area was depleted of lime deposits, … [Read more...] about Plan to Spend the Day – Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC
A Naked King Starts a Trend in Croatia
By Audra Brianne ITWPA Member Nude sunbathing isn’t for everyone. Hot sun beating down on head-to-toe exposed skin, displaying less than pencil-thin bodies, and sand traveling everywhere. Hard to believe that Croatia’s naturism movement started with a royal sex scandal. In 1936, a soon-to-be-disgraced king vacationing along the Croatian coastline discovered skinny dipping … [Read more...] about A Naked King Starts a Trend in Croatia
Chaia, Farm-to-Taco Eatery: Where’s the Beef?
By Kimberly Johnson ITWPA Member Located off bustling Wisconsin Avenue in the boho-chic part of Georgetown hides a little farm-to-taco eatery known as Chaia (a.k.a. “swimsuit body friendly”). This trendy eatery dishes up highly sought after tacos, making it the perfect spot for tourists and locals craving a healthy, gluten-free meal. What you won’t find in these tacos is … [Read more...] about Chaia, Farm-to-Taco Eatery: Where’s the Beef?
Escape to a Fairyland at Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens
By Charlene Sohn A duck swims under an arched wooden bridge. It dives down, tail sticking straight up as it grabs a bite to eat. Leaves flutter down from the trees and float on the surface of the still water while fish swim below. A dragonfly hovers above then zips away. The chirping birds and soothing sound of the waterfall calm your mind. A morning at Alfred Nicholas … [Read more...] about Escape to a Fairyland at Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens
Romance, History, and a Seven-Course Breakfast — Cliffside on the Oregon Coast
By Deborah Dickerson ITWPA Member Rugged and breathtaking. Terrifying yet calming. Mysterious and magical. Situated atop one of its highest knolls, the historic Heceta Head Light Keepers house on the Oregon coast induces all these emotions and more. Location, location, location. The ample front porch is the perfect spot to sit with a glass of Oregon pinot noir, listening to … [Read more...] about Romance, History, and a Seven-Course Breakfast — Cliffside on the Oregon Coast