Tim Cahill Comes Home

Tim Cahill has dined with the headhunting Karowai in Irian Jaya and tracked down Colombian guerillas who are inclined to kidnap Americans. He has written books with titles like Jaguars Ripped My Flesh and A Wolverine is Eating My Leg. What is the “real” life of this professional adventurer like? I wanted to find out.

Autodesk Gallery — Engineering Design made Fun and Green

“If nature didn’t make it, one of our customers almost certainly did.” Join me on a tour of Autodesk’s fascinating mini-museum, where more than 20 exhibits—ranging from a Ford Shelby GT500 to an 8.5-foot dinosaur made from more than 62,000 LEGOs—represent the diverse range of products designed with Autodesk software.

Best Mother’s Day Present: Give Mom Napa Valley

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, one that’s beautiful and relaxing and utterly unique? While a wine-tasting excursion and dinner in Napa Valley are good standbys, I’ve found something even better: give Mom a gift certificate for a plein air oil painting retreat in wine country.

Family Fun in Australia

Traveling with children? Australia is the perfect destination! From weird and wonderful animals to exciting sports events … excellent beaches to rainforest adventures … pie floaters to “hamburgers with the lot” … you just can’t beat Australia for a fun-filled family vacation.