Iceland - the Glacier Lagoon - photograph by Paula G. Cullison Our most recent Trip of a Lifetime was conceived about 9 months ago. The question was: where to go during the hottest months in Phoenix when the temperatures skyrocket to a daily average of 112*F. Due to climate change the summers are much longer than they were 50 years ago when we moved to Phoenix from NYC. Finding cool spots for a summer break is becoming more difficult, especially since most of Europe and Asia

Himeji Castle by Paula G. Cullison Enchanting Japan and Korea by Paula (Giangreco) Cullison 'The Journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.' Lao Tzu And so, it went. Our journey to Japan and Korea began with the AA/JAP flight from Phoenix to LAX to Osaka. Flying First Class (FREE with frequent flyer miles) on Japan Airlines was heavenly. I had cancelled this trip twice due to the pandemic. As you can imagine, I was thrilled to have been able to

SWITZERLAND: Beyond Cheese Fondue by Paula G. Cullison (Summer 2022) I first visited Switzerland in 1963, as part of a 3-month student European tour group; we visited 12 countries. I was determined to return one day. Upon graduating from college in 1965, I was awarded an AIESEC traineeship to work in Zurich. My international travels continued over the years and I have visited 50 countries. It took a while, but I returned to Switzerland in 2004 with our daughter, Pamela. We

Bon Voyage - Buon Viaggio - Gute Reise - Travel Tips from a Seasoned Traveler  by Paula G. Cullison As a long-time independent traveler, people always ask me for advice. The best travel advice I can give is to PACK LIGHT. I started traveling when I was in college. My first European adventure (12 countries) was during the Summer of 1963.  Since then, I have been traveling nationally and internationally (over 50 countries).

To Cuba with Love Originally published in Frontdoors News  on April 5, 2016 article and photography By: Paula Cullison Wanderlust is great, traveling is better. With the upcoming lift of the embargo to end the blockade and the possibility of direct flights, more US tourists will seek to experience Cuba. But be prepared, keep an open mind and brush up on your Spanish. The flight from Miami is only one hour; the distance from the Flo

My trip to the United Arab Emirates was filled with unexpected surprises. To say that this trip was a magical experience is an understatement. It was such an honor to have been invited to submit for an international art exhibition in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah - RAK. Being selected was so exciting, and attending the event was absolutely awesome. The entire trip was incredible. I was able to snag a last-minute Business Class upgrade on Emirates for a nominal amount. I got l

Japan Airlines - Welcome This my report on the WYVEA (World Youth Visit Exchange Association) trip to Japan. When Flight 069 on Japan...

‘Oh the Places You’ll Go … Oh the People You’ll Meet’, notes Dr Seuss in one of his books. I decided on another trip to South America,...

La Posada Resort - Winslow, AZ The Land of Enchantment beckoned us, since it had been quite some time since our last trip there. After...

Paula in Sicily with her new found family and in front of her father's home There is no greater thrill when traveling than that of...

Like many others, I too have had the desire to visit Peru and experience Machu Picchu. You could say it was on my ‘Bucket List’, but I...

Remains of the old fortress at the top of the hill, you can catch a view of the Black Sea, which is guarded by the Turkish military. Take...