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Women's Ski Clinic at Deer Valley Works Magic Oct. 28, 2018
By Athena Lucero Commit to your turns. Pedal. Smooth and round. Remember, we're the boss of our skis... Read More
A Mesmerizing Rail Journey in the Swiss Alps Apr. 08, 2018
By Athena Lucero The Alps — Europe's highest and longest mountain range — stretch over I... Read More
Agritourism in Ticino Offers Respite, Divine Meals and 'Work' Apr. 07, 2018
By Athena Lucero "Mountain huts are not meant for long holidays," said Tina, who works part time at ... Read More
How I Lost My Fear of Cruising on a Trip With My Dad Apr. 01, 2018
By Donna Barnett "Will you join me and Nola on a 10-day Grand Princess Mexican Cruise? We need help.... Read More
The Stuff of Dreams on the Rigi and the Burgenstock Mar. 31, 2018
By Athena Lucero In two days I ascended two mountains in the heart of Switzerland and never broke a ... Read More
Feeling the Luck at Richmond's Chinese New Year Jan. 07, 2018
By Athena Lucero My multiday celebration of Chinese New Year in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, ... Read More
Finding the Muse and More in Thiva May. 28, 2017
By Athena Lucero In the central plains of Boeotia, Greece, between Athens and the Corinthian Gulf, ... Read More
Arachova and Delphi Put Each Other on the Map May. 27, 2017
By Athena Lucero It felt like the top of the world while I stood at the foot of Mount Parnassus in ... Read More
The Crux of Corinth Apr. 30, 2017
By Athena Lucero At first glance downtown Corinth's concrete landscape surprised me. Where, I wonder... Read More
Find Good Food, Open Hearts in Xylocastro, Greece Apr. 29, 2017
By Athena Lucero When my small tour group reached Xylocastro, a seaside village of 5,800 inhabitants... Read More
Loutraki: Ancient Spa Town Where Greek Gods Chilled Apr. 16, 2017
By Athena Lucero If the hot springs of Loutraki, Greece, were good enough for Olympian gods and Spar... Read More
A Flash Acquaintance With Plaka, the Heart of Athens Apr. 15, 2017
By Athena Lucero With just one night in Athens before embarking on a road trip around northern Greec... Read More
Enlightenment in the Asian Food Capital of Richmond, British Columbia Dec. 25, 2016
By Athena Lucero It was a Zen moment as I slurped the hot, clear broth, our first course at Prata M... Read More
Falling for Vancouver, British Columbia Aug. 21, 2016
By Athena Lucero Vancouver was ablaze in fall's vivid palette. Maple leaves — pink, yellow, or... Read More
Whistler Cornucopia a Fete at Its Finest Aug. 20, 2016
By Athena Lucero When I first heard about Whistler Cornucopia, an 11-day (yikes) food and drink fest... Read More
