Helen Hatzis
Redondo Beach – Project Barley Taps and Grill continues to welcome guests along the South Bay boardwalk even as elevated tides push seawater across the walkway. The scene, captured in recent social media posts from late October 2026, highlights a familiar rhythm for this stretch of Southern California coastline where high water meets daily life.
Skagway sits at the edge of the sea in southeast Alaska, a small port town that draws thousands of cruise passengers each summer. Many step ashore with plans to explore the surrounding landscape, and the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway stands as one of the most direct ways to do so. The narrow-gauge line
Travelers heading to the Southeast, Florida, the Gulf Coast, and Texas this Thanksgiving face a familiar seasonal question made sharper by forecasts. A strong El Niño pattern is expected to influence weather across these regions during the busy holiday window. The outlook, shared by The Weather Channel and reported by Newsweek, points to elevated chances
California – Dolores Huerta, the labor activist and civil rights leader who co-founded the organization that became the United Farm Workers, died Wednesday at her home. She was 96. Her family shared the news through a statement from her foundation, noting the profound loss felt by relatives and supporters worldwide. The report from CBS News
Vancouver, British Columbia – Beginning October 28, 2026, Aeroplan members can redeem points for eligible scheduled flights operated by Harbour Air seaplanes along the British Columbia coast. The partnership expands access to scenic short-haul routes that connect Vancouver with Victoria, Nanaimo, and other waterfront communities. Bookings are handled directly through aircanada.com or the Air Canada
A sweeping review of happiness studies spanning six centuries has drawn experts from around the world to a consistent conclusion. Across cultures and eras, one factor repeatedly rises above others in shaping how people experience life: the quality of their close relationships. The findings, published in the Journal of Happiness Studies and reported by Newsweek,
London Heathrow and Gatwick airports see thousands of passengers each day heading toward short-haul destinations across Europe. For those flying British Airways, understanding the precise moment when airport check-in closes helps turn a potentially rushed departure into a calm, well-paced start to the journey. The so-called 45-minute rule offers a useful benchmark for many routes,
Southern Oregon’s Umpqua Valley draws travelers with its distinctive mix of dramatic waterfalls, family-run wineries, and the clear waters of the North Umpqua River. The region centers on Roseburg yet stretches east along Highway 138 into forested canyons and quiet river bends. Visitors often find that a single drive can shift from vineyard tastings to
Miami’s waterfront comes alive each year with events that celebrate local ingenuity, and this Halloween brings one of the most distinctive spectacles back to the city. Red Bull Flugtag returns to Bayfront Park for the first time in more than a decade, drawing thirty teams that will send their handmade flying machines down a thirty-foot
Hawaiʻi – The remarkable seafaring journeys that carried Polynesian voyagers across vast stretches of the Pacific Ocean continue to shape the genetic makeup of their descendants today. A recent study published in Science brings fresh attention to how those long-ago migrations created distinctive patterns in the DNA of Native Hawaiians and other Eastern Polynesian communities.
The Philippines enters its coolest, driest stretch of the year just as families prepare for the holidays. Western coasts typically enjoy clearer skies while the east remains wetter, and mountain towns offer a welcome chill. Travelers planning a December visit can align their itinerary with these patterns and the country’s cherished seasonal traditions. ([1]) Weather
Singapore’s downtown core holds one of hospitality’s most enduring landmarks. Raffles Singapore opened its doors in 1887 as a modest ten-room property and has since shaped the city’s sense of refined welcome. A recent stay revealed how the hotel balances its deep history with the quiet comforts of the present. ([1]) Stepping Into a Living