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Wild Girls Uninterrupted
Years of scanning forests during the peak of summers had taught me many lessons. Hence, I had the upper part of the body well covered by fine white cotton “dupatta” – a sort of Stole ladies use as an accessory in India. The garment exposed just my face to ensure my eyes were ready to…
Longwood Gardens: Botanical Bliss
A Stroll Through Year-Round Splendor What’s Happening at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens is synonymous with botanical bliss. Visitors will find exhibitions that range from flower arranging and one-of-a-kind fountain shows to educational opportunities and events. “Ikebana Masterworks” (the Japanese Art of Flower Arranging) and a “Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum” exhibits headlined the fall season at Longwood…
Japan: Memories and Encounters
“Japan: Memories and Encounters: A Journal,” transports readers to the Land of the Rising Sun with stories taken directly from my Japan journals.
Tailwater-Hilton Collaboration
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in America by car, America travel destinations, America’s road trips, Fly Fishing Lodges, Lifestyle, New York State Fishing Lodges, Salmon River Lodges, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Lodges, Things to do in upstate New York, Where can I find a Hilton hotel in New York?, Where to stay near the Salmon RiverTailwater Connie Award Winner Success Rooted in Outstanding Customer Service Altmar, NY – Hilton honors the Tailwater Lodge with the Connie Award, the highest award for customer service. A Tailwater-Hilton collaboration means guests will find even more services and amenities at the upscale Tailwater Lodge, a popular Altmar, NY, lodge known to fishermen and outdoor…
Salmon River Fly-Fishing Tips
Techniques to Help You Catch A Salmon Angling On The Fly Salmon River Fly-Fishing Tips is a three-day account of my first-time salmon fishing in the Salmon River, Altmar, NY. by Joan Mead-Matsui, a five-time award-winning freelance journalist; travel writer, and photographer. If you’re looking for tips to help you catch salmon, you’ve come to…
Hand & Stone
A Swedish massage, the most popular of all massages was the perfect fit. Some of the benefits of massage are reduced muscle tension, improved circulation, and the reduction of stress hormones. The beauty is even after my treatment, the positive effects lasted for days and reminded me to take care of myself not only that…
3 Interview Tips for Journalists
Practice these 3 Interview Tips at your next interview 1. Be prepared for the unexpected answer and immediately follow up on any comments you believe will interest your readers. Once your interviewee is finished with a sentence, don’t hesitate to ask for additional information. Don’t be afraid to ask follow-up questions.
Reptiland: 7 Reasons To Visit Today
A Must-See Pennsylvania Zoo MEET THE ANIMALS AT REPTILAND Reptiland: 7 Reasons to Visit introduces you to slithering snakes, alligators, two Komodo Dragons, frogs, giant tortoises, parakeets, and an emu. They’re the seven reasons you should plan to spend a morning or afternoon at the Reptiland. Turtles, lizards, snakes, frogs, and crocodilians from around the world…
Williamsport’s Historic Lodging
Williamsport’s Historic Lodging CITY HALL GRAND HOTEL All photos by Joan Mead-Matsui unless otherwise noted. City Hall Grand Hotel is a work of art. Williamsport’s historic lodging option opened its doors three years ago. The famed City Hall Grand Hotel is a perfect example of design ingenuity. In fact, when designers transformed the downtown multi-level…
Journalist and Travel Writers’ Resources
A Members-Only Created for Journalists and Travel Writers by Award-Winning Journalist Joan Mead-Matsui Sign up today and receive the support you need to learn and grow. Find the journalist and travel writers’ resources you need to support your journey into the world of writing in the Journalist Support HUB. The “HUB” is a members-only community…
