By Shannon McChesney ITWPA Member It is a beautiful sunny August day in Hiroshima, Japan. The cool breeze off the river is welcome relief from the hot summer day. But amidst the wonderful weather stands a structure infused with sadness and pain, the reason for my pilgrimage. The Hiroshima Industrial Promotion Hall, now known as the A-Bomb Dome, is an imposing reminder of … [Read more...] about From the Ashes: Hiroshima Revisited
Destinations
Cruising the Rhine River: The Magic is More Than Just Castles!
By Shelli Elledge Photographs by Ron Elledge ITWPA Members Uniformed and caring staff members to assist... sweeping views of life along the water’s edge... smells of specially prepared pastries for this afternoon’s tea. On a Rhine River cruise -- in my opinion, the Rhine is the most magical river to cruise -- guests are never far from the comforts of home. Relaxing on our … [Read more...] about Cruising the Rhine River: The Magic is More Than Just Castles!
Cheddar Gorge — A Hidden Treasure
By Ken Potter ITWPA Member On a visit to England’s West Country, it’s easy to miss the village of Cheddar, tucked away at the foot of the Mendip Hills, 18 miles southwest of Bristol. But this picturesque gem, hidden deep in rural Somerset, is a trove of touristic treasure and well worth the effort of swinging off the main highway. Behind the village, cleaving into the … [Read more...] about Cheddar Gorge — A Hidden Treasure
Don’t Forget Your Passport When Visiting Countries Outside the U.S. — EXCEPT When You Go Here
By Maureen LoBue ITWPA Member On this hidden gem of an island, 26 miles long and six miles wide, two Danish forts still point cannons toward the sea to thwart enemy attack, the spicy aroma of West Indian dishes tantalizes the taste buds, and fresh mangos and coconuts can be bought from local farmers’ trucks parked along narrow, mahogany-shaded roads. They’ll be happy to … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget Your Passport When Visiting Countries Outside the U.S. — EXCEPT When You Go Here
A Day Trip to North Berwick, Scotland’s ‘Undiscovered’ Gem
By Cathy Laska ITWPA Member Leave early in the morning by train -- with open return -- from Edinburgh’s Waverly Railway Station, adjacent to Princes Street, on the North Berwick Railroad Line. At line’s end is the well-hidden but picturesque seaside town of North Berwick, which means “North barley farmstead” in Old English. Bordered by vibrant red and yellow flowers, the … [Read more...] about A Day Trip to North Berwick, Scotland’s ‘Undiscovered’ Gem