10 places you need to go to ethically interact with elephants
Get up close and personal with rescued elephants at these unforgettable "no ride" sanctuaries in Asia.
Lois Alter Mark, Travel Expert
About Lois
When she's not traveling around the world - and even when she is - Lois blogs at Midlife at the Oasis. An empty nester, she can now be found surrounded by elephants in Africa rather than little kids in the school drop-off lane.
The reigning champion of Blogger Idol, she is the winner of three BlogHer Voices of the Year Awards and was named Humor Writer of the Month by Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop.
A former New Yorker, Lois now lives in San Diego where she's turned into a weather wimp and is still searching for a good slice of pizza.
Special Interests
Lois knows a lot about:
- Spas
- Books and movies
- Midlife travel
10Best Lists by Lois Alter Mark
This is how to see Orlando without kids or theme parks
Check out the city's sophisticated side without visiting any theme parks, or toting along the little ones.
Fulfill your desires on the sweet side of Las Vegas
Las Vegas proves that sugar is also a tempting vice – and is just as decadent and over-the-top as everything else in the city.
Yes, there is another Peoria and here's why you need to visit
Peoria, Ariz. is home to the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners, but spring training isn't the only great time to visit.
This celebratory exhibition will make you rethink color
Color Factory, an interactive NYC exhibit is a celebration of color – and fun. (It's also an amazingly Instagrammable spot.)
How to experience Las Vegas like Lady Gaga
Let Lady Gaga's lyrics be your guide to Las Vegas. Here are 10 places you should visit inspired by her songs.