Articles & photos of international travel.
On a sunny August morning in 2013, we walked the well-worn boardwalks of Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes as part of a month starting from Venice, day-hiking the Dolomites… Read More »CROATIA: Plitvice Lakes National Park
An unusually popular gallery: The following photos by Tom Dempsey are unusually popular in internet searches or print sales. Go figure! Unique, quirky images attract… Read More »Unusually popular images
Coast Range: Whistler Resort, Garibaldi & Joffre Lakes Provincial Parks The Resort Municipality of Whistler is not only one of the most scenic ski areas in… Read More »CANADA: Coast Range: Whistler Resort, Garibaldi, Joffre Lakes
Thoughts on ecotourism and nature travel: How do we sustain 8 billion people? Our strong drive for travel has filled every corner of the earth… Read More »TRAVEL sustainability: environmental & social impacts
Origins of Zydeco and Cajun music by Tom Dempsey, Seattle, Washington Introduction. My love for zydeco dancing inspired researching the history of zydeco music. I learned… Read More »USA: LOUISIANA: Origins of Zydeco and Cajun Music
In Idaho, hike the Sawtooth Mountains, explore gold mining history (in Custer and “Land of the Yankee Fork” State Park), and admire rainbows glowing in… Read More »USA: Idaho guide
Learn how to adjust to high altitude without getting sick (updated in 2018): Ascending too quickly above 10,000 feet elevation can cause nausea, headaches, or… Read More »How to acclimatize to high altitude
Peru delights your heart with spectacular mountains, amazing ancient ruins, and colorful cultures. In 2000 and 2003, I enjoyed trekking in Peru to Machu Picchu, Lares, Santa… Read More »PERU 2000, 2003 treks, Machu Picchu