Shannon SkinnerMy Viking Ocean Cruise on the Baltic SeaOcean cruising is growing in popularity. As a travel writer, cruising never appealed to me as a style of travel. Then, this summer, I…Nov 7, 2023Nov 7, 2023
Shannon SkinnerAtmantan Wellness Resort, Pune, India: reviewAtmantan Wellness Resort, India: reviewOct 21, 2019Oct 21, 2019
Shannon SkinnerYoga and the monsoon in IndiaIt is the summer solstice (June 21st) and the start of the monsoon season. I am in Delhi for the day to attend the 4th annual International…Oct 18, 2019Oct 18, 2019
Shannon SkinnerWyoming, the Equality State: a travel guide for womenWyoming, a vast and rugged playground with mountains and a big sky. may be known as the Cowboy State, but its reputation as the Equality…Oct 24, 2018Oct 24, 2018
Shannon SkinnerThe Portuguese archipelagos Azores, located off the coast of Portugal, are 9 volcanic islands known…Furnas, Sao MiguelSep 11, 2018Sep 11, 2018
Shannon SkinnerFinding happiness: a pilgrimage in the vineyards of Saillon, SwitzerlandI arrive by bus in the medieval village of Saillon, in Switzerland’s Valais region, 150 kms from Geneva, in the southern part of the…Dec 27, 2017Dec 27, 2017
Shannon SkinnerMeet a trailblazing Swiss female winemakerIn the wine world, women are still a small number. In Switerland, which has a small industry, it is even rarer. Enter Mathilde Roux, owner…Dec 19, 20171Dec 19, 20171
Shannon SkinnerEscalade festival fun in GenevaEvery December, Geneva, Switzerland, holds an annual festival, Escalade, celebrating its victory over the Savoyard soldiers on the night of…Nov 26, 2017Nov 26, 2017
Shannon SkinnerThe Wachau Valley, Austria’s spectacular wine regionThe Wachau Valley region in Austria, a UNESCO world heritage site, is one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions. Situated along the…Nov 5, 2017Nov 5, 2017
Shannon SkinnerTravel tips for vegetariansFor 30 years now, I have been a vegetarian, which, without getting into rigid labels, I simply define as someone who does not eat meat. I’m…Nov 5, 2017Nov 5, 2017
