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Seeing the World One Step at a Time

The Power of New Experiences

February 16, 2020 by Dallas Fueston2 Comments

Xin Chao, Hello Looking for a mind-blowing destination to travel? Consider putting Vietnam on the top of your bucket list! Vietnam is a Southeast Asia gem that exudes an immersive cultural experience, stunning landscapes, captivating history, and ridiculously delicious food - pho real. Whether traveling on a tight budget or wanting to live your best life in luxury, Vietnam is an affordable destination that has a place for every type of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Asia, Coffee, Culture, Dallas, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Nevada, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Vietnam, Walking tour

Paint the Town Red at Georgetown’s 19th Annual Red Poppy Festival

January 25, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Central Texas town to celebrate poppy season with three-days of family festivities (GEORGETOWN, Texas) Georgetown, Texas, the "Red Poppy Capital Of Texas," will celebrate spring and its signature red poppies with the 19th Annual Red Poppy Festival April 27-29th, in and around The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas. The town's association with the red poppy started when Henry Purl Compton (aka "Okra"), who served in the American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Culture, Dallas, Europe, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Music, Shopping Mall, Texas

Added Flights, Expanded Train Service Offer Easy Travel Options to Colorado Ski Resorts

November 17, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

DENVER – New direct flights to and from Colorado’s eight regional airports and expanded service on the Winter Park Express will provide skiers and riders from across the country easy and convenient travel options to their favorite Colorado ski resorts by train, plane or car this winter. The Amtrak Winter Park Express, coming off a highly successful inaugural season, will offer expanded service for the 2017-18 ski season. The Winter Park … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, American Airlines, Chicago, Christmas, Colorado, Dallas, Delta Airlines, Idaho, Kansas, Resort, Ski Trip

AMEX Opens New Airport Centurion Lounges in Hong Kong & Philadelphia

November 10, 2017 by Dave2 Comments

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced the expansion of its signature airport lounge network, The Centurion Lounge, with two new locations in Hong Kong and Philadelphia International Airports. Hong Kong, which opened in October , marks the first Centurion lounge in Asia, and Philadelphia, opened in early October, marks the 8th U.S. location of this growing network of premium airport retreats. “We are excited to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Asia, Business Travel, Culinary travel, Culture, Dallas, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hong Kong, Houston, New York City, Pennsylvania, Restaurants, San Francisco, Seattle, Wine Tasting

Larger than life Texas Presidential Libraries

March 28, 2017 by Charlene ScottLeave a Comment

It is said that everything is bigger in Texas. This is proved true as Texas houses three of the thirteen Presidential Libraries run by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) are located in the Lone Star state. These libraries are unique as they are the only presidential libraries to be located on college campuses. The LBJ library was dedicated on May 22, 1971 at the University of Texas at Austin. The George H.W. Bush library was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, China, Dallas, Film, Germany, Iraq, Museum, Texas, Vietnam, Volunteer, Walking tour

Deep in the Heart of Texas: A Traveller’s Guide

March 6, 2017 by Andrew Kahler2 Comments

Many Australians have a vague idea of what Texas, and Texans, are like. While it’s true that you will see your fair share of cowboy hats while visiting the state, there are a lot of things that might surprise you. Austin, Texas, for example, boasts a thriving cultural scene and is known as the live music capital of the world. If you love spacious and uncrowded natural parks, great live music, incredible Tex-Mex cuisine and fun theme parks, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Caves, Country Music, Culinary travel, Culture, Dallas, Fashion, Food and Wine, Hiking, Hot springs, Mexico, Music, National Park, Nightlife, Restaurants, Texas, Walking tour

The Knife Dallas

April 16, 2016 by Juliet Bennett RylahLeave a Comment

Texas has its stereotypes: everything is bigger, everyone wears cowboy hats, you gotta get a steak. The last time I went through Texas, I stopped at Amarillo tourist trap The Big Texan Steak Ranch, famous for serving up a 72-oz. steak free to anyone who can take down the whole thing in an hour. When once again in Texas—Dallas over the weekend for a quick work trip—I went for something a bit more sophisticated. You'll find The Knife, helmed by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Avocado, Beer, Chocolate, Coffee, Colorado, Dallas, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Ice Cream, Restaurants, Seafood, Texas

The Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival 2015

September 3, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival has quickly become one of the city's most prominent food and wine events; it is a big deal - you probably saw the billboards scattered around town leading up to the festival. This event recently celebrated it's 5th year in a row with three nights of culinary excellence combined with world class wine. Each day features a number of events including cooking demonstrations by celebrated chefs (this year a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Beer, Dallas, Drinking, Festival, Florence, Food and Wine, Ice Cream, Los Angeles, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Music, Napa Valley, Restaurants, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Seafood, Traffic, Trekking

THE 10th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Will Bring Thousands of Travel Options and International Culture and Cuisine to Long Beach February 21-22

December 30, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Nation’s Largest Travel Show Will Feature Roster of Celebrity Expert Travel Speakers Including Samantha Brown, Rick Steves, Pauline Frommer, Peter Greenberg and Phil Keoghan (LOS ANGELES, CA) – Tens of thousands of travel enthusiasts will once again be inspired by the sights, sounds and culture of faraway destinations from across the globe as the nation’s largest consumer travel show returns to the Long Beach Convention Center on February 21 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, Alaska, Amazing Race, Australia, Beach, California, Cambodia, Celebrity, Chicago, Costa Rica, Culinary travel, Culture, Dallas, Europe, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Los Angeles

T Up: Thank God for the Oil Companies!

November 27, 2013 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

JOHN M. EDWARDS, part owner of a privately held oil and natural gas concern based in Houston and New Orleans, gushes on about one of nature’s most valuable resources: petroleum! You can’t get to a rainforest without any transport to get you there. Luckily most major oil companies like Chevron and Shell have absolutely no interest in damaging the primary rainforests of the Amazon and Congo, although there is always some drilling on the edges … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Australia, Bus Travel, Canada, Dallas, Drinking, England, Europe, France, Hiking, Houston, Kuwait, Mexico, New Jersey, New Orleans, New York City, New Zealand, North America

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