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Are you a modern pilgrim? Visit Norway

April 10, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

The St. Olav's Ways in Norway are the world's northernmost pilgrimage paths and are hikes with a deeper meaning. History lesson It all started back in 1030 AD with king Olav the Holy who walked with his men to the battle of Stiklestad. King Olav fell in the battle and was buried in what is now the Nidaros Cathedral. Already in 1070 people from all over Europe started to do pilgrimages to Nidaros (now Trondheim). The walk has inspired nine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Park, Norway, Sweden, Walking tour, Wildlife

10 Reasons to Travel by Car

January 11, 2021 by Eva ThalerLeave a Comment

Everyone thinks of different ways when it comes to traveling. What’s your perfect trip: a plane landing in some exotic country? An “all-inclusive” hotel somewhere on the coastline? A skiing tour in the Alps? Those are great. But there is one “but”. All of them are costly. Most probably, you don’t want to spend too much money on vacation during a pandemic, do you? If not, there is an alternative: you can travel by car. “Well, plane traveling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Bus Travel, Food and Wine, Journey, Restaurants, Save Money, Ski Trip

An Aurora in born – The Northern Lights baby

January 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

On 19 August 2020, at 14:19, baby Aurora Wolteck was born in Dettingen Konstanz on the border between Germany and Switzerland, completely unaware of the Arctic adventure that had unfolded nine months earlier. But let us go back even further, to the day in 2009, when two young people, Nathalie and Benjamin, now 30 and 33 years old, were introduced to each other through a mutual friend while hiking near Lake Constance. It was friendship at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Bus Travel, Christmas, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Food and Wine, Germany, Hiking, Honeymoon, Iceland, Journey, Music, Norway, Romantic, Switzerland, Wedding

A Beach Paradise in less than 10 Minutes from the Mainland – Kapas Island

November 20, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Less than 4 nautical miles from the shore of Marang – a sleepy fishing town on the east coast of peninsula Malaysia, lies a beautiful marine park island surrounded by stunning turquoise waters and pristine sandy beaches. The sand is powdery soft and the texture is very much cotton-like; this is how the name of this island came about – Kapas, a Malay word for cotton. The island can be reached in less than 10 minutes by a speed boat from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, Bus Travel, Drinking, Fishing, Food and Wine, Malaysia, Mosque, Paradise, Rainforest, Resort, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Sports, Trekking, Walking tour

Exploring the Royal City of Krakow

October 24, 2020 by James HuntLeave a Comment

If you are looking for destination for your next holiday Krakow is an amazing idea. On the Internet you can find dozens of ‘where to go’, ‘where to eat’ ‘what to do’ and beautiful photos of that city, which make you want to visit it just now. Beautiful architecture, great monuments, delicious Polish food and the vibe is how you can describe Krakow in one sentence. There is so much to do here, so much to see that once to get here you will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Amsterdam, Architecture, Art, Auschwitz, Bus Travel, Castle, Coffee, Culinary travel, Czech Republic, Europe, Food and Wine, Germany, History, Hungary, Internet, Museum, Poland, Restaurants, Street Food

Things To Do in Cappadocia, Turkey

September 26, 2020 by Nilüfer Berna DemirLeave a Comment

Cappadocia is a very beautiful tourist area as seen from outside. Especially those who are interested in history know that this place is indispensable with its scenery. for they will visit Turkey at the beginning of the places that must be visited include the Cappadocia in Central Anatolia in Turkey. From each other in Cappadocia which is an amazing opportunity for those who want to vacation in Turkey can participate in fun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Bus Travel, Cruising, Culture, Food and Wine, History, Istanbul, Wildlife

Hands-on Ecuadorian Artisans Are Hands-Down Amazing

August 18, 2020 by Tom Bentley2 Comments

Photo by Alice Bourget [Note: this piece was written in pre-pandemic days, first accepted by the LA Times, but had a couple of long publication delays. And then the pandemic arrived. Ecuador was hit hard. Milton’s tours, listed at the end, are suspended. Here’s to travel to come!] When I was around 10, I tagged along to my brother’s Boy Scout meeting, where one activity was making art projects. Given instruction, I sprayed a clothespin with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Andes, Art, Bus Travel, Coffee, Drinking, Ecuador, Fashion, Festival, Japan, Music, Palm Trees, Seafood, Shopping Mall, South America, Spain, Taxi, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Cachaça trip Day 9: Morretes

July 12, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

Morning in Morretes. I left the pousada because I woke early. Breakfast wouldn’t be served until eight. Clouds covered the not-so-distant-mountains, but the city was sunny. I walked along the quiet main road. People passed me on their way to work. Schoolchildren carried backpacks, walking in groups, excited for the school day. I crossed over the river on a slight bridge that carried the occasional car. Descending the opposite bank, I walked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beer, Brazil, Bridges, Bus Travel, Chicago, Coffee, Garden, History, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

Things to Do and See in Dubai, UAE

July 2, 2020 by Kriti SethLeave a Comment

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Dubai is a shining gem of the United Arab Emirates or UAE. An ultra-modern city, Dubai is known for its glamour, luxury and opulence. When it comes to architecture and design, the city has broken several world records. Right from owning one of the largest malls in the world to the tallest building in the world, Dubai has always surprised and awed the world with its architectural feats. Due to all these reasons and more, Dubai is one of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Africa Safari, Arabic, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Canals, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Desert, Dubai, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, Mosque, Museum, Paradise, Restaurants

48 hours in Ko Samui – A short vacation with no prior planning at all

June 11, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang4 Comments

When the minivan pulled in at the station in Hat Yai, I got off the car and randomly made my way into one of the travel agent's offices lining a bustling street. At the desk sat a gray-haired woman with a warm smile, exuding the true hospitality spirit of the Thais. “Where are you going?” She asked with a heavily accented voice. I glanced at the clock. It was quarter past ten in the morning. “Where is the next bus leaving for?” I asked. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Bus Travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Internet, Paradise, Spain, Taxi, Thailand, Wildlife

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