Disclaimer: this post is all written in good humor :) My most recent holiday, which is also the one that I get asked about the most - was to Turkey in early June of this year. I had recently graduated and there was no hope of a Swedish summer ever showing up (no surprise here!), so my husband and I packed up our gear, planned a spontaneous getaway with an open itinerary (like we usually do) and went on a quest for warm, sunny weather to make … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Burbank Beer Festival Premiers on October 17th
This October, an inaugural beer tasting and fall street fair will take over the streets of Downtown Burbank. The Burbank Beer Festival is a first of its kind; a massive celebration of craft beer that will canvas several blocks at the heart of Downtown Burbank, transforming San Fernando Boulevard into an outdoor street festival. This exciting event will showcase over 85 ice-cold craft beers on tap, live musical performances, vendors, and more! … [Read more...]
Colombians enjoy dancing in the streets
Cartagena de Indias, a Colombian Caribbean metropolis, blends beautiful beaches with gourmet gastronomy, historical attractions, musical entertainment and dancing. Founded in 1533 by Spanish conqueror, Pedro de Heredia, the city retains its traditions and Spanish colonial architecture and was named a UNESCO cultural heritage city in 1984. The San Felipe de Barajas Fort, Las Popa Convent, and colorful residences with blossomed … [Read more...]
Must See Places in Delhi for the Well Heeled Traveler
Delhi has always been a city of "Nawabs". The term Nawabs is a suffix for individuals who belong to a royal family indicating they can afford a life of luxury. The destinations highlighted below are available to all - "we live in a democracy" and are rated as several "must experiences" for a traveler who has an aptitude for exploration and craves something off the beaten path. So here we go... 1. Dinner at Bukhara Delhi With many … [Read more...]
The Blue Lagoon Experience, Iceland
As I pulled out of the airport I saw steam in the distance - making a mental note to come back here I later realized this must be the "sign" of the infamous Blue Lagoon. I returned in the afternoon driving through what at a quick glance looks like a barren wasteland with volcanic rock strewn all about. As you glance across this stark landscape you see no trees - but if you look closer in certain sheltered rock plateaus, there are in fact small … [Read more...]
Zanzibar Attractions that Freddie Mercury Would Love
Had Freddie Mercury been around today to return to his birthplace in Zanzibar, he would find an island paradise: magnificent white sand beaches, world-class watersports, historical landmarks, extraordinary wildlife, and fantastic nightlife. He would especially love these Zanzibar attractions: Bohemian Rhapsody at Cheetah’s Rock Judith Peraino, a music professor at Cornell University, teaches that "Mercury intended... [this song] to be a 'mock … [Read more...]
A Travel Corner Guide: Moving to the States
You’ve travelled the world, seen the sights, enjoyed pivotal life experiences and maybe even found the person you love – but now it’s time to settle down in the land of the free. Indeed, the USA attracts many wealthy expats, drawn to the country because of its varied landscapes, melting pot culture and free market capitalist lifestyle. After all, it’s not only Americans who are drawn to the American Dream. But that doesn’t mean that … [Read more...]
How to Uncover the Mystery of the Scottish Highlands
Over the misty mountains of a Scottish morning, lochs stretch over the horizon. Deer amble and graze across the bracken and moss, while Nessie lurks somewhere in the deep dark belly of Loch Ness. It’s the Highlands – and it’s bursting with grandeur and mystery. Ask a non-native to think of Scotland and they’ll probably conjure up the image above. People are less interested in the cosmopolitan warmth of Edinburgh, the throbbing nightlife of … [Read more...]
Recycling My Steps on the Riesling Trail
Of all my short trips and long wanderings, Australia has remained my favourite. It has opened my eyes to the essence of travel, the kindness of people but most especially to the wonders of nature. Not being the one to spend days on the beach, I spent my time visiting places, hiking in Ranges, going on safaris and exploring areas by bike. Coming from the European flatlands, you learn to cycle immediately once you know how to walk. Cycling is in … [Read more...]
Experience Sunshine Coast my way
When you are leading a stressful life as I was, you usually do not even realize it until it is too late. Only after some types of trauma people do start paying attention to the tempo of their lives and how much stress they truly feel. Also, living in modern cities additionally produces a great level of stress which does not occur in the county. Long commutes to/from work, long lines at supermarkets, traffic jams and too many people constantly … [Read more...]