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Cheryl's Travel Chronicle


Finally! - This Experience Has Arrived
Congratulations to Jazzmine Douse, Director of National Accounts at AmaWaterways, for her hard work and dedication in creating the Soulful E
Cheryl Bowie, CTA
Nov 11, 20232 min read


Are You Traveling to the EU in 2025?
If your answer is “Yes” be prepared for a new step that might be necessary before you depart. It is like requesting a visa, but you’re...
Cheryl Bowie, CTA
Jul 23, 20231 min read
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The Rivers of West Africa
It’s always exciting to travel to new destinations and discover what interests are there. And it’s even better when surprising,...
Cheryl Bowie, CTA
Feb 26, 20202 min read


Amazing China!
I had the absolute pleasure of going to China this year, it was my first (and not last) visit. This trip was in the northern part of the...
Cheryl Bowie, CTA
Dec 31, 20171 min read


My Orlando Surprise
It was not my intention to write about my trip to Orlando, but here it is. I attended the Travel Leaders Network International...
Cheryl Bowie, CTA
May 19, 20175 min read


Kenya: The Highlights Video
This video gives you a hint about this fabulous vacation. This cultural immersion, service, and safari vacation is available for you in...
Cheryl Bowie, CTA
Nov 11, 20161 min read


Kenya: An Exceptional Experience, Part 2
Kisaruni Girls Secondary School It was amazing how much we did during those 6 days. The visit with the biggest impact on me (personally)...
Cheryl Bowie, CTA
Jul 31, 20162 min read


Kenya: An Exceptional Experience, Part 1
In June 2016, I went to Kenya on a trip hosted by the ME to WE organization. My first trip to Kenya was on a safari in 1987 and it was...
Cheryl Bowie, CTA
Jul 31, 20163 min read


Volunteering + A Cruise = Fathom Part 2
Fathom has created an amazing agenda that combines cruising with opportunities to serve in the Dominican Republic (DR). Of course, I was...
Cheryl Bowie, CTA
Jun 20, 20163 min read


Cuba - Day 5 (The End)
Coincidencia Farm’s ceramic creations are displayed around the property, some were for sale. The Correa family work on the farm and in...
Cheryl Bowie
Dec 31, 20151 min read


Cuba - Day 5
This was our final day of touring (I could have spent another week in Cuba). We visited the home of a very artistic and creative family,...
Cheryl Bowie
Dec 31, 20151 min read


Cuba - Day 4
We stayed in Varadero for the reminder of our time in Cuba. But, before getting there we made a few stops: Morro Castle, Muraleando...
Cheryl Bowie
Sep 24, 20151 min read


Cuba - Day 4 (End)
I noticed each paladar meal got better and better and Café Ajiaco was no exception. The service and food were excellent. This restaurant...
Cheryl Bowie
Sep 24, 20151 min read


Cuba - Day 3 (End)
After lunch, we left Las Terrazas and headed back to Havana. The next stop was the one I was most interested in seeing, it was...
Cheryl Bowie
Sep 11, 20151 min read


Cuba - Day 3
This day we headed to Las Terrazas, a beautiful community created by the government in 1968. We were entertained by Alabao, very good...
Cheryl Bowie
Sep 11, 20151 min read


Cuba - Day 2 (End)
And the day continues. . . Our next stop was at the Alley of Hamel where we visited the Pena Cultural Afrocuba center. This center...
Cheryl Bowie
Aug 18, 20151 min read


Cuba - Day 2 Continued
When we left the cemetery, we stopped at the Plaza de la Revolución. There we saw these iconic images. Camilo Cienfuegos and Che Guevara...
Cheryl Bowie
Aug 15, 20151 min read


Cuba - Day 2
Our day started with the buffet breakfast at the Meliá Cohiba and it did not disappoint. After breakfast, our group boarded the bus for a...
Cheryl Bowie
Jul 23, 20152 min read


Cuba - Day 1
It was the evening before Mother’s Day and I was on a red-eye flight en route to Miami. Our group of 26 travel professionals and...
Cheryl Bowie
Jul 6, 20153 min read
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