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The Vawter Family – Vawters on the Water

April 14, 2021 by Dave2 Comments

Q. Please introduce your family to our readers. ​We are the Vawter family. In 2015 we sold or gave away everything we owned and moved aboard our 43ft sailboat. We have been living a location independent life ever since. The girls were 7 and 8 when we moved aboard and now, our eldest is about to enter high school! It’s been a pretty crazy ride. We had intended to do a 5 year circumnavigation, but we ended up taking a much more circuitous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Art, Asia, Beach, Cruising, Culture, Fashion, Lifestyle, Mexico, Music, Napa Valley, New Zealand, River Rafting, Romantic, Sailing, Seafood, South Africa, South Pacific, Visa, Wildlife

Ideas for 2021 Experiences in the United States

March 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

See the Cherry Blossoms in Alexandria, VA, Late March The last week of March, the DC Metro area lights up bright pink with the peak bloom of the Cherry Blossoms and Alexandria is filled with a variety of cherry blossom trees of its own from delicate white Yoshinos to fluffy pink Kwanzans that eventually speckle the cobblestone roads pink. Additionally, the city is connected to D.C. via water taxi, Metrorail and bike share so exploring the blooms … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Canyon, Caves, Cruising, Culture, Desert, Drinking, Florida, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, Golf, Hiking, History, Lodge, Mississippi, Mountain Climbing

Bordeaux France – January 2021

January 1, 2021 by Dave2 Comments

France is one of the world's top and most recognized wine producing countries. The wine from parts of the country is legendary - and Bordeaux is certainly among the countries' most well-known wine regions. It is the home to a number of world class chateau's with instant name recognition including all of the First Growths. There are over 8000 chateau's/wineries in Bordeaux - the main wine regions are separated into the Left Bank and the Right … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Britain, Cruising, Drinking, England, Europe, Food and Wine, France, Wine Tasting

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

The 5 Best Things to Do at the Grand Canyon

November 17, 2020 by Ivana Turkovic1 Comment

The steep, red walls of the Grand Canyon are as iconic as it gets. Miles upon miles of epic hiking trails, photo-ops that look like snapshots of a different world and unruly, dusty wilderness just begging to be explored are just the tip of the iceberg. The Colorado River has chiseled this legendary 270-mile long canyon into something that has to be seen to be believed — the Grand Canyon is a must-visit, there’s no doubt about it, and here is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Bridges, Canyon, Colorado, Cruising, Grand Canyon, Hiking, History, Mountain Climbing, Walking tour, Waterfall

Viking to Launch New Ship for the Mekong River

October 1, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

Set to Debut in 2021, Viking Saigon Will Set a New Standard for Modern River Cruising in Southeast Asia Los Angeles (August, 2020) – Viking® (www.viking.com) announced it will launch a new ship next summer for its popular Magnificent Mekong cruisetour. Currently under construction, the 80-guest Viking Saigon℠ is scheduled to debut for the August 30, 2021, cruisetour departure; the river cruise portion of the itinerary sails between Kampong … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Angkor Wat, Asia, Cambodia, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Fishing, History, Journey, Los Angeles, Markets, Rainforest, Russia, Shopping Mall, Spa, Vietnam, Vineyards

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

10 Bucket-List Worthy Places to Visit in Canada

August 19, 2020 by Michelle ThomasLeave a Comment

Canada is a vast country. It’s rich mix of cultures offers many places to explore: historic cities, untouched landscapes and natural beauty. Canada is an intriguing place to visit, and the author Michelle Thomas is an expert on the subject. Distances between cities and tourist hotspots can be substantial. While on the road, read a book or play some games with the best Canadian online casino. But before then, join us as we travel North to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Alaska, America, Architecture, Beach, Beer, Bicycle, Bridges, British Columbia, Canada, Canals, Casino, Cruising, Culture, England, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, Hiking, History, Hot springs

7 Best California Road Trip Routes and How to Get There Safely

August 7, 2020 by Albert CooperLeave a Comment

You could just book a plane or a train ticket to your final destination and skip the road trip across California. However, California’s vast landscape is a true thing of beauty and deserves to be mindfully savored. But before you embark on this incredible journey, make sure your vehicle is in tip-top shape. After all, California is a sizable state with roadways that extend for hundreds of miles. You might even want to consider mechanical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Avocado, California, Carmel, Cruising, Desert, Journey, Los Angeles, Nevada, Road Trip, San Diego, Sierra Nevada, Travel Insurance, Ventura, Yosemite National Park

Visit Rovaniemi – The Official Hometown of Santa Claus®

August 5, 2020 by Jenny SilvennoinenLeave a Comment

What if I told you we have an overall population density of 1,98 persons per square kilometer, which is one of the lowest in Europe, more reindeer then people, the cleanest air and waters in the world. Yet we live in a modern city filled with services and even luxury. Our summer nights are light like the most romantic pink twilight, and that our summer temperatures are mild like the birds milk, as we Finnish people like to say. Would you believe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Bicycle, Christmas, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Photography, Restaurants, Romantic, Seafood, Sports, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

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