America’s Best Beach: The Winner Is…

(Mellow Wanderer)  The Big Kahuna of beaches scores for the second year in a row. Once again, Hawaii comes out on top. Waimanalo Bay Beach Park on Oahu is #1, the best in America, according to Dr. Beach, who is Dr. Stephen Leatherman, director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University. Dr. Beach issues his…

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Let The Sun Go Down On You

  (MELLOW WANDERER) Whether you call it sundown or sunset, nature’s spectacular end of day transition into evening is the greatest show on earth. It costs nothing. No advanced tickets needed. No two drink minimum required, although popping the cork from a wine bottle while sprawled on a blanket in a park or on a…

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Heart Of Bavaria Has Old World Charm

Liberation Hall (KELHEIM, GERMANY) A spring, summer, or fall jaunt through this German hamlet is nothing short of magnificent. Rich in history, casual and fun (Biergarten anyone?), and full of bucolic splendor, Kelheim is a feast for the senses (beer, brat, pretzel anyone?) Situated on the Danube River banks and centuries old, Kelheim draws outdoor…

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Catch A Good Cruise Deal During “Wave Season”

(MELLOW WANDERER) ‘Tis the season to say bon voyage. Early cruise booking is here! The champagne cork has barely popped on 2015, and the cruise industry is standing by to lure travelers in with deals for early commitments. MW’s email already has an alert announcing January’s “Wave Season” offerings via Cruise Critic, an independent, reliable…

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Exploring India On A Whim

 BANGALORE Exotic India is a trip for all senses. Sights, sounds, tastes and smells are quite different for travelers from the West. Emmy winning television journalist Jeremy Campbell recently traveled to India from the U.S. We welcome him to Mellow Wanderer for a Q&A about his quick four day trip to Bangalore, the capital of…

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