Fyllis Hockman

Washington, D.C., United States

Travel Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Palm Springs, California Aerial Tramway: A breathtaking experience on the world’s larges rotating cable car

3 weeks ago | travelingboy.com | Fyllis Hockman

You want me to go where on what? That was my first reaction to seeing the mountain in Palm Springs, California and the tramway I was supposed to ride to its top. A somewhat precarious option for someone not all that happy about heights. But once safely enclosed in the tram which slowly ascended the apex, I was able to fully appreciate the surroundings, knowing there was even a more spectacular view awaiting me at the summit.
American Cruise Lines: Extraordinary Adventures Both on and off the Ship

3 weeks ago | travelersunitedplus.com | Fyllis Hockman

I vaguely knew that Thomas Jefferson had dispatched them to explore the Louisiana Purchase that he had just acquired from France in 1803. But not until I had taken an American Cruise Lines expedition of our own to the Snake and Columbia rivers in the Pacific Northwest did I grasp the awe and reverence with which they viewed their new historic discovery. And the inspirational journey that unfolded.
The Best of Times Online -- Article View

1 month ago | thebestoftimesnews.com | Fyllis Hockman

Download Issue | Print ArticleStan’s Idle Hour in Goodland, FL: Where the real Good Times Roll *ONLINE ONLY*May 2025By Fyllis HockmanStan’s Idle Hour in Goodland, FL: Where the real Good Times Roll (Take that, New Orleans….) Rarely is the word funky used to describe an entire town. Welcome to Goodland, Florida -- all six blocks of it. Founded in the 1800’s, sitting right outside a tiny harbor, is this almost-as-tiny town.
American Cruise Lines: Extraordinary adventures both on and off the ship

1 month ago | travelingboy.com | Fyllis Hockman

So yes, I’d heard about Lewis and Clark (that would be Merriweather Lewis and William Clark). And I vaguely knew that Thomas Jefferson had dispatched them to explore the Louisiana Purchase that he had just acquired from France in 1803. But not until I had taken an American Cruise Lines expedition of our own to the Snake and Columbia rivers in the Pacific Northwest did I grasp the awe and reverence with which they viewed their new historic discovery. And the inspirational journey that unfolded.
Puerto Vallarta: Mayhem and Magic on the Malecon

1 month ago | travelersunitedplus.com | Fyllis Hockman

Well, those early hours to the joggers and those seeking an early start to catch their red snapper for dinner. But yes, the Malecon is a one-mile delight in so many different ways as to make any number of hours pass quickly. Mid-morning: Northern tip. The Hotel Rosita, built in 1948 and the oldest hotel in town, is seeped in history. It is the famous locale of the even more famous illicit liaison between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton during the 1963 filming of The Night of the Iguana.
Extraordinary Adventures on American Cruise Lines' Harmony, by Travel Writers

1 month ago | creators.com | Fyllis Hockman

By Fyllis HockmanSo, yes, I'd heard about Lewis and Clark (that would be Meriwether Lewis and William Clark). And I vaguely knew that Thomas Jefferson had dispatched them to explore the Louisiana Purchase that he had just acquired from France in 1803.
Exploring Venice: Lost and Finds

2 months ago | theepochtimes.com | Fyllis Hockman

Walking home to our apartment in Venice, we shared a wave through the window with the owner of Baba, our local osteria. When we left for a day of sightseeing, a cup of my favorite pistachio gelato awaited me, despite the early hour. Later, at the Bar Dugole, we relaxed after a day of sightseeing and ordered the regular: vodka for my husband and amaretto for me. Then we sat and watched everyone else in Venice try to figure out where they were. But more on that later.
Exploring Venice: Lost and Finds, by Travel Writers

2 months ago | creators.com | Fyllis Hockman

By Fyllis HockmanWalking home to our apartment in Venice, we shared a wave through the window with the owner of Baba, our local osteria. When we left for a day of sightseeing, a cup of my favorite pistachio gelato awaited me, despite the early hour. Later, at the Bar Dugole, we relaxed after a day of sightseeing and ordered the regular: vodka for my husband and amaretto for me. Then we sat and watched everyone else in Venice try to figure out where they were. But more on that later.
Stan’s Idle Hour in Goodland, FL: Where the real Good Times Roll (Take that, New Orleans….)

2 months ago | travelingboy.com | Fyllis Hockman |Sarah Wyatt

Rarely is the word funky used to describe an entire town. Welcome to Goodland, Florida — all six blocks of it. Founded in the 1800’s, sitting right outside a tiny harbor, is this almost-as-tiny town. Riding around the neighborhood, large and colorful dolphin, swordfish and flamingo mailboxes entertain enroute.
Big Fun in a Tiny Town: Goodland, Florida, by Travel Writers

Mar 29, 2025 | creators.com | Fyllis Hockman

By Fyllis HockmanRarely is the word "funky" used to describe an entire town, but welcome to Goodland, Florida — all six blocks of it. Founded in the 1800s, this tiny town sits right outside a tiny harbor. A ride around the neighborhood reveals large and colorful dolphin, swordfish and flamingo mailboxes that entertain enroute. As if this weren't fun enough to see, what really catches you up are some roadside toilets sprouting bountiful bouquets of flowers.