Laos: The Mekong River, Luang Prabang, and the Plain of Jars

Laos: The Mekong River, Luang Prabang, and the Plain of Jars

We couldn’t decide if American policy during the Vietnam War had succeeded or failed.  According to a variety of sources, Laos boasts the distinction of being the heaviest bombed country in human history.  A devastated land after the 1970s, when USA bombers turned the areas along the Vietnamese border into a giant practice field of … Continued

One perfect day in Ventura

by Elaine J. Masters www.tripwellness.com www.drivetimeyoga.com Whether it’s a girlfriend’s getaway or a romantic rendezvous, historic Ventura’s got it down. I met my sister there recently. She came in by train from Santa Barbara and I ventured north from San Diego. We arrived within minutes of each other. I love day-trips by train. It’s a … Continued

Madness in Nepal

A local Sadhu welcomes visitors to old Kathmandu, Nepal “Stop!  Don’t go outside yet!”  I shouted frantically, trying to get my family’s attention.  I had to catch up with them to warn them about the insanity that was awaiting them outside the door twenty yards in front of them.  I had not prepared them or … Continued

The California coastline just outside of Big Sur

Experience Monterey and give back to the community

                  When I think of Monterey, I get romantic visions of driving up Hwy 1 from Los Angeles and watching the ocean views roll past my window.  I strongly believe that anyone who lives in California should drive up the coast from San Diego to Northern California … Continued

Help Greece! Go Travel!

Lindos, on the Island of Rhodos in the Aegean Sea, is by far one of my favorite ocean travel destinations. The ruins are captivating, as are the stories of island’s the ancient cities. I love to wander among the fallen columns and flowered landscapes, to search for clues to understand what happened so many years … Continued

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Flying in Style over Los Angeles

Written by Mary Anne Been The City of Angels is the city that keeps people on their toes.  There is always something exciting around the corner. With so many things to do in Los Angeles, a person never knows what interesting adventure they will find themselves in. A few weeks back an invitation was extended to take … Continued

Everyday Ways to Help Kids Learn

Read this article from parenting.com which features Lisa Niver Rajna, science teacher! Everyday Ways to Help Kids Learn You can help your child start learning from physics to problem solving—all without breaking a sweat or boring them silly By Linda Rodgers  Looking at a Construction SiteMost adults think of science as an experiment or equation … Continued

Simply Science Summer Camp Guest Stars for 2011

Simply Science Summer ProgramGuest Stars 2011 Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri June 20Franklin Hayes Marionettes June 21Heal the Bay June 22Lego Building Festival June 23Los Angeles ZOO June 24Mad science: Dry ice June 27Race Car Event June 28Wildlife on Wheels June 29Santa Monica Bay Keepers June 30Rockets & Robots July 1Bubbles Explosion **Subject to Change**

Adventure Around the Corner: New York City Style

Article first published as Adventure Around the Corner: New York City Style on Technorati. In New York City for Bar Mitzvah Dos, we met Agnes, an event painter, working at the incredible party planned to celebrate the Jewish ritual to bring my nephew to adulthood.  Watching her create an oil painting of our family and … Continued

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