Part three of the Egyptian travel adventures of Eric Soll and his wife Kathy. You can read part one here and part two here. The process of obtaining a cruise in Egypt was very different than the numerous ones we have taken elsewhere. When we asked if we could view the vessel — no problem….
Part two of three parts of the Egyptian travel adventures of Eric Soll and his wife Kathy. You can read part one here. Some thoughts about hotel tours, taxi drivers, camel and carriage drivers, tour guides, gift shop employees and other individuals in countries such as Egypt. They do not engage in what many westerners…
Part one of three parts. Recently this publication featured an informative article regarding experiences on an organized tour to Egypt. Some of the readers commented that they too were either taking or planning to tour Egypt in the future. Some years ago, my wife and I explored Egypt for almost a month. We toured most…
Egypt had beckoned me for years — the Pyramids of Giza, pharaohs’ tombs in the Valley of the Kings, incredible history going back 6,000 years — and of course, I envisioned myself riding a camel in the desert. Egypt’s antiquities proved as amazing as anticipated, but the camel ride… not so much. I finally experienced…
Anywhere But Here Travel, Inc. and Down Under Answers are hosting a free informational event for attendees to learn more about popular destinations in Australia as well as the new reopening protocols for getting there. Along with travel tips and tricks, attendees will receive a few promotional offers and learn what travel benefits they can…
Labor Day often heralds the final moments of summer before fall activities begin. For people who plan to travel on the popular three-day weekend, now is the time to make travel plans and expect congestion on most routes. The Washington State Department of Transportation encourages travelers to consult the holiday traffic volume charts to determine…
Spurred by a recent Seattle Times article, I decided it was time to do more than drive through the very popular Deception Pass State Park with a varied topography far beyond just the view from the bridges. (It should be noted that before we moved here, Edmonds was “the town you drove through to get…
California’s Yosemite National Park wowed me as a 14-year-old on a camping trip with my family back in 1962. I was used to imposing Northwest mountains, but Yosemite’s sheer granite cliffs and dramatically plunging waterfalls made a vivid impression. They were every bit as stunning this June when I visited the park 60 years later….
Washington State Ferries will host two virtual community meetings this week and next. According to a ferry system announcement, the meeting will include a brief staff presentation on service and ongoing efforts to mitigate challenges, as well as progress on key projects. Meeting participants will be able to ask questions and provide comments. People can…
A new two-hour public television special features travel expert, author and Edmonds resident Rick Steves as he shares his favorite European destinations to visit when travel is possible again. From offbeat and romantic to picturesque and restorative, these locations offer inspiration to travel lovers who have spent the past year dreaming of their next vacation…
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Last year, Alaska Airlines introduced a direct flight to Monterey, Calif. We have often visited that locale, particularly when our son attended Santa Clara University and then started to work nearby for Apple. (Now, he’s been working for Apple for a dozen years, far away in Cork City, Ireland, but that’s another story). Our prior…
Propeller Airports CEO Brett Smith believes things are about to take off again at Everett’s Paine Field. During a virtual presentation to the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Smith said that despite reduced passenger counts, flight routes and other challenges associated with COVID-19, he is optimistic about the airport’s future. Propeller Airports built and manages…
As a free service to his 150 European guides and the 24,000 Americans who had hoped to travel with him in 2020, Edmonds-based European travel authority Rick Steves has created a Guides’ Marketplace directory. The goal: For homebound travelers to connect with these guides and enjoy a little vicarious travel during this crisis. Steves launched his…
“Caught up in and inspired by the positive joy of graduation season,”Edmonds-based European travel expert Rick Steves produced a message for any schools or families or grads that might like a few stories from the road to add to their graduation festivities. “This is my gift to grads everywhere as they make 2020 a springboard…
“It’s overwhelming what’s going on,” Edmonds resident and European travel expert Rick Steves said in a Saturday morning phone interview. “Europe is locking down just like we are. A lot of dreams are dashed.” Steves has cancelled all tours departing through April 19, closed his Edmonds Travel Center to the public, and arranged for as…
A Lynnwood man was greeted at Paine Field Airport Monday with two free round-trip tickets and a bottle of champagne for being the airport’s one millionth passenger. After returning from San Francisco International Airport on United flight 5880, Aristotle Roberts was awarded a bottle of Dom Pérignon, one million days of free airport parking, and…
Planning a trip to England? Do visit the fascinating city of York. This small city has Roman roots and a Viking past, medieval walls enclosing its highly walkable center, and the magnificent York Minster. More than a stunning cathedral, the Minster encompasses nearly 2,000 years of history. York is just over a two-hour train ride…
The Seattle Aquarium, located on Pier 56 of the iconic Seattle waterfront, has been a popular destination for locals and tourists to the area since its opening in 1977. In 2007 the aquarium completed a $41 million renovation and is hoping to soon put into motion a $113 million expansion that could be open to…
Think New Zealand – do flightless kiwi birds and fuzzy-skinned kiwi fruit come to mind? You’ll find both in this amazing country… where you can experience Maori culture, hike through tree fern rain forests, kayak scenic lagoons and explore glowworm caves. New Zealand is “Down Under” – but actually not that close to Australia, its…
Quaint Slovenia with its sunny Julian Alps and lush green hills is the vibrant springboard for our custom Edmonds Rotary Club journey down the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. Experience the hidden treasures of the Adriatic, stroll the lovely old town of Stari Grad in Dubrovnik with its marble-paved squares, and cross the wooden footbridges on the turquoise lakes…
Ready to enjoy warmer weather by walking or biking a scenic riverside trail? Kayaking the serene Sammamish River? Or perhaps you’d rather take the kids/grandkids to the large children’s play area and historical buildings in the Park at Bothell Landing. This 6-acre park is within easy walking distance of Bothell’s Main Street, which has seen…
Former Restaurant News writer Kathy Passage writes about her food adventure in Memphis. Pork. It’s why I can never become a vegetarian. There I’ve said it, not ashamed to admit I’ve never found anything that quite replicates a texture, taste and aroma of bacon sizzling in the skillet. I adore pork chops. I could write poetry…
Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday morning that they will be delaying flights out of Paine Field until March 4. According to a post on the airline’s website, “several key groups within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which conduct crucial certification and oversight work required for the start of commercial air service at Paine Field, are subject…
The Panama Canal is an engineering feat amazing for its time. Begun by the French in 1881, the 50-mile-long canal route suffered numerous setbacks, and was finally completed by the U.S. in 1914. Today the Panama Canal continues to be a true marvel to experience, both on a ship cruising through it and from shore…
Since the Seahawks aren’t playing Sunday, it might be a good day to take a drive north along winding Chuckanut Drive, photographer David Carlos suggests. “It takes about 1.5 hours from the Lynnwood area to get to the start of Chuckanut Drive,” he says. “From that point, it’s a 20-mile drive along twisty, boulder-lined roads,…
