Category Archives: Travel

A mysterious journey into the darkness

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Ann H. Milam Special to The Seattle Times Editor’s note: The Travel Essay is written by our readers about a travel adventure or insight. The train screeches to a sudden jolting stop. “What’s happening?” I exclaim. “We’re nowhere near a … Continue reading →

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Gig Harbor Sailor: A Second Solo Circumnavigation Around the World

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Ted Olinger Once you become the first person to circumnavigate the globe alone under your own power — 41,196 miles of rowing solo across the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans, then pedaling a bicycle across and scaling mountains over … Continue reading →

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The penguin and the orca

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Essay on foreign travel

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to a friend of Ed M. A Naturalist’s Field Guide on Living in Texas Chapter 95 — International travel in the age of Covid This communication is targeted at all those over 55 years old contemplating international travel in … Continue reading →

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Where in the world?

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Please send in your off-the-beaten-track photos taken in Northwest that we might visit. Here are a couple of Indianola, a tiny town (one store and a post-office) just beyond the Agate Pass bridge leaving Bainbridge Island. It used to have … Continue reading →

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Camping the “old fashioned way”

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Sailing the Pacific – twice!

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Thought you might enjoy a friend’s amazing sailing adventures.

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Can’t wait to fly again

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane G.

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Navigating the traffic

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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You can’t go there – forbidden places

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Dorothy W.

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“No-travel tips” from Rick Steves

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.

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Greetings from Brussels!!

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Jim Tanner

Last month you may recall that Spotlight on the Performing Arts sponsored a pre-competition recital by Yvette Kraft on February 29th. What follows is an email from Yvette and her mother Karen Sent to Mary Ann Hagan. Just an update … Continue reading →

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Pakistan another perspective – free to Skyline residents March 15, 2-5 PM – POSTPONED

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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World’s best airport

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G for finding this. Hard to believe an airport is a place to hang out, study or even have weddings, but this video makes me want to visit!

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Route 66 – Get your kicks!

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Jim deMaine

From Savingplaces.org: While it’s not the oldest automobile highway in the United States, Route 66—a National Treasure of the National Trust—is likely the most enduring highway in America’s public consciousness. “The Mother Road,” as it’s often called, represents a significant … Continue reading →

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Would you choose to live wild and free as a wolf, or have a job with benefits, like a sled dog?

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Aeon: “Swedish-born Sven Engholm owns and operates a dogsledding tour company in the extreme north of Norway, far above the Arctic Circle. In Vargsamtal, this prizewinning elite dogsledder tells the Swedish filmmaker Axel Byrfors how he took a group of … Continue reading →

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Video – Port Commissioner speaks at Skyline

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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High-rise apartment building on a floating barge

Posted on June 30, 2018 by William Calvin
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A beautiful spot in Eastern Washington

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Vineyards and roses at Lake Chelan – worth a trip to the many wineries there.

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Two classics, one car

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Gordon Gray: “How about posting this one for inspiration?  Came from Margarete Biermanski, herself an inspiration!”

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“Aqui Empieza la Patria”

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: We’ve all had some unique travel experiences. Please send along pictures and notes for the blog! Standing in Mexico on the Tijuana beach, I look north toward Coronado, Point Loma and San Diego. Having crossed the border at … Continue reading →

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William O. Douglas

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Jim deMaine

You must remember William O Douglas! But did you know that he graduated from Yakima High School and went on to Whitman College where he was class president and Phi Beta Kappa before going on to Columbia Law School. How … Continue reading →

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The rapid rise of new Seattle: Time-lapse video shot over 3 years captures city’s massive growth

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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Anyone been to Easter Island?

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ann Milam asks: Have any Skyline residents visited Easter Island? Please contact her: annmilam1@gmail.com

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Eclipse path across Oregon

Posted on August 13, 2017 by William Calvin

The times will work for Seattle as well, but at max only 92% of the sun will be obscured by the new moon.  The show starts about 9:30am and is over about 11:30.

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