Travel offers motivation and solace to young families facing terminal cancer By Krisha Chachra When Cissy Carroll received the news in October 2015 that she had Stage 4 lung cancer that had metastasized to her brain, her doctors told her there was less than a […]
Keeping an organization alive for three-quarters of a century is no easy feat. Shefalee Patel, president of the Guild of Charlotte Artists, credits the group’s longevity to its ability to adapt. “We’ve managed to stay relevant by changing the face of the Guild to include […]
As businesses reopen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, residents just south of Tampa remain hopeful that tourists will visit the Florida Gulf this holiday season. Popular spots like Clearwater and St. Petersburg weren’t directly hit, and their beaches will continue to be tourist destinations. If you’d rather spend your dollars helping the Sunshine State recover but prefer calmer, sugary-white stretches of sand without the crowds, visit the shores between Indian Rocks Beach to Treasure Island. The shallow water is perfect for little swimmers and dolphin sightings, and the tranquil vibe doesn’t attract a rowdy clientele. Families can count on quiet beach walks, uninterrupted sunbathing, and plenty of shells waiting to be collected.
If you drive toward the coast, about 4.5 hours east of Charlotte, you’ll find the waterfront town of New Bern, North Carolina. Nestled where the Neuse and Trent rivers converge, this small city is the state’s former colonial capital and has a rich history. Tour Tryon […]
It’s easy to zoom past Mount Airy, North Carolina as you drive up I-77 on your way to hit the ski slopes in West Virginia or view the autumn leaves along the Blue Ridge Parkway. But consider pumping the brakes about two hours north of […]
Many people are itching to fly overseas after more than a year of being careful and staying close to home. Guidelines are constantly changing, though, and you will need some preparation to ensure a safe, smooth journey.
As of press time, countries like Switzerland, Denmark, France, Ireland, the Dominican Republic and Mexico do not administer any testing or have quarantine requirements for American tourists who feel comfortable traveling. If you have a vaccination card as well, some corners of the world will welcome you without asking you to quarantine.
Here are a few places in Europe and the Caribbean where clearing customs in a pandemic world is easy. They also offer breathtaking outdoor experiences and lots of open-air dining options.
There is a new attraction in Sin City, and in true Vegas form, it’s a big one. Owner Mark Davis fondly nicknamed the latest National Football League stadium and concert venue “The Death Star.” Its futuristic outside belies its nostalgic inside. The new home of […]
In the past, travelers may have visited dream destinations only when celebrating a milestone — an anniversary, big birthday or graduation. After living through two years of a pandemic, however, some feel there is no need to wait for a special occasion to go to […]
According to the U.S. Travel Association, each year more than half of Americans leave vacation time on the table — hundreds of millions of unused days. Another study published in Nature found that people who change their scenery regularly tend to be happier. Despite the emotional benefits, we seem to ignore that using our extra time to travel is an important ingredient to improving ourselves and our mental health. Time is a gift, and how we use it reveals what we care about. Yet so many of us don’t prioritize using our time to travel.
Originally published in New River Valley Magazine Slightly smaller than West Virginia, Costa Rica ranks as one of the wildest and most wonderful destinations on the planet for tourists. I traveled there by myself a few years ago, meeting a friend who was visiting a […]
Krisha Chachra served eight years on the Blacksburg Town Council was elected Vice Mayor of Blacksburg. She is a community advocate & connector and runs an event production organization that hosts the largest ongoing young and creative professionals mixer in Southwest Virginia called “Up on the Roof”. Krisha has worked with NRV Magazine (nrvmagazine.com) for a decade as the travel columnist and human-interest writer. She has visited over 45 countries in 6 continents and focuses her writing on people, culture and beautiful places. Krisha has reported and hosted shows for public radio and television and has freelanced for USA Weekend Magazine, the Honolulu Advertiser and the Roanoke Times among others. Her book about returning to Blacksburg, Homecoming Journals, may be found online or in local bookstores. Email her at kchachra@aol.com
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