Fashion on the Amazon

Many years ago I traveled up the Amazon on a small fishing boat. (Think African Queen) It was kind of rough and hot. But I was younger and was photographing so was very happy. The Amazon is stunning. So beautiful. I also caught a piraña and the cook on the boat cooked it for my dinner. They are very boney!) Next time I want to cruise the Amazon in style. Cond´e Nast Traveler has a terrific article about Spring Fashions in the Amazon.

The Best of New Zealand

New Zealand is most definitely on my "bucket list." CNN travel gives me even more reasons to go. Did you know that it's a great place to star gaze? The new Queenstown Trail is 110 kilometers of walking, running and biking trails. Oh...and did I mention their wineries?

Ten of the Most Spectacular Gardens of the World

Berlin's Botanical Garden
The other 9 Gardens...

Salon Du Chocolat - Paris or New York City?

The Fabulous Salon du Chocolat...I want to go. The question is...
Paris Oct 31st through November 4th or New York November 9th - 11th? Decisions Decisions

Versailles Commuter Train Designed In Homage To French Palace

Now this is a fabulous idea for commuter trains. Why can't we do this for all commuter trains? There could be the Picasso train, the Chagall train, the Rembrandt train...

Moving to Bali

I found this article, in the Wall Street Journal, about a retired couple moving to Bali, to be fascinating. I know of a number of couples who are retiring elsewhere because living in California has gotten just too expensive. Love the idea of getting a "social visaa" to try it out for six months. Bali sounds so fabulous but I have just one question...Tsunamis?

10 Best Zoos in the World

I hate zoos that have animals in cramped cages. Here are 10 of the best zoos in the world.

Solar-powered plane makes first intercontinental flight

So how come we are not hearing more about this. A solar powered plane flies for 19 hours? How cool is that? Okay....now the question is...if we can get a plane to fly by solar power certainly I should be able to drive a car to get groceries by solar power. I live in California for Pete's sake.

Flying car a 'step closer': US firm

Wow!  This really could happen in our lifetime? And I thought The Jetson's was just a fantasy cartoon! more...

To Go or Not to Go: 11 Places With a Bad Rap

At Coffee on the Patio, we try to bring you both fun and informative articles. Bringing information to you that is amusing AND enlightening is sometimes tough when the article is about--oh, I don't know--say, tourist kidnappings in Colombia. So, here we are with a good article and we can't think of a good joke to go with it! Anyhow, are you beginning to plan your 2012 vacation? Are you thinking non- treacherous sandy beaches? Non-revolutionary locals? Capitalist-like accommodations? Or would you rather head somewhere off-the-beaten-path and slightly on the edge? To go or not to go? Read on. more... Pam

Matador’s 12 trips to save for in 2012

Think big. Think amazing. Where would you like to travel in 2012? We hope you make the trip! Happy New Year from the staff at Coffee on the Patio! more…