Thailand is a popular travel destination for Americans and Europeans. Anyone who has watched the movie ‘The Beach’ can’t fail to be mesmerized by the idyllic landscape, with its towering cliffs, lush tropical greenery, white sand, and turquoise ocean. It truly is an amazing place. Whether you elect to visit Bangkok, Phuket, or the rest of Thailand, you won’t be disappointed. Thailand has something to offer everyone. From ancient temples to … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Destination Guide
Sri Lanka has never really been on my bucket list of countries to see. However, I was recently invited to a destination wedding in this country and decided to take the opportunity to discover the island and what it has to offer. Sri Lanka truly has something for everyone, from its laid-back beach towns, spectacular train journeys, to historical ruins, to tea estates to hiking up mountain peaks. This island nation has been voted top country for … [Read more...]
Gorgeous Grenada, #Caribbean – March 2019
Grenada may not be on most traveler's radar, but this small island in the southern Caribbean offers a diversity of picturesque postcard views along with a number of activities and attractions. Originally discovered by the 'west', Christopher Columbus first saw the island in 1498. A number of airlines fly here including American, Delta, Jet Blue, Air Canada, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Liat. The tiny Maurice Bishop International … [Read more...]
Beside the seaside: The UK’s best resorts
Many of the United Kingdom’s most famous coastal resorts have enjoyed an upturn in their fortunes over the past few years. Around the country there are seaside towns that had been allowed to decay, but significant levels of investment have sparked an increase in the number of people returning to them. Read on as we look at four of our favourite seaside destinations to visit around the UK. Blackpool Blackpool’s seafront has had a huge … [Read more...]
Think differently for the casino trip of a lifetime
Las Vegas and Monte Carlo are undoubtedly the go-to destinations for many people planning to enjoy a casino-themed holiday. However, the are plenty of other places around the world worth considering if you’re looking to organise what would hopefully be the trip of a lifetime. Read on as we look at three other casino destinations worth checking out. Aruba is one happy island When a destination is confident enough to market itself as ‘One … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Media Update: What’s New in February 2019
For the latest and greatest in Manchester, UK read on. Or visit www.visitmanchester.com NEWLY OPENED: EAT: Mowgli Oxford Road Indian street food restaurant Mowgli, has opened its second Manchester restaurant at University Green situated on Oxford Road. Continuing Mowgli's trademark, founder Nisha Katona will be banishing Indian food stereotypes with a stunning menu of fresh and authentic, healthy, flavour-packed dishes with tonnes of … [Read more...]
Best Places in the World for Wine Tour
If you’re a wine lover, you may find that wine tasting is a fascinating way to spend holidays. You’ll love to visit the world’s great wine regions and enjoy the stunningly beautiful vineyards as well as savor some of the best vintages in existence. Below are some of the best wine tour destinations in the world. Wine Tour the Most exciting island, Corsica, France for hard-to-find wines Apart from its dramatic landscape, Corsica is well known … [Read more...]
Washington D.C.: 11 Great Sites in a Day
In the summer of 2017, I was in Charlestown, WV on business and it occurred to me that Washington D.C. was only a couple of hours away. At the time I was working to develop my photography hobby into a potential career, and D.C. seemed like an excellent place to get some good practice shots. I was currently learning the settings of my first DSLR camera and some entry-level techniques for capturing images. I was no Mike Carano, but as I played with … [Read more...]
Top 10 Yoga Retreats Around the World
When practicing yoga, you should aim to calm the body and mind, relax your breath, and lift your spirits. New yoga studios are opening all over the world as the practice becomes trendy, but its history is rooted in ancient Indian tradition. With such a widespread interest, it’s no surprise there are dozens of life-changing yoga retreats across the globe. Yoga is a practice of self-awareness and presence — sometimes the best place to practice … [Read more...]
Vanessa Pirotta, Whale Researcher
I first stumbled across Vanessa Pirotta's fascinating work involving whales through Twitter. She is an Australian based wild life conservationist working with cetaceans (a word that refers to whales, dolphins and porpoises). Her investigative work has led her to locations around the world collecting various data. She is most known for her research in collecting whale snot through the use of a customized collection system carried by drones. She is … [Read more...]
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