As Bill Gates said, “The airplane became the first World Wide Web, bringing people, languages, ideas, and values together,” and that’s exactly what this film proves. LIVING IN THE AGE OF AIRPLANES brings to life the vision of the Wright Brothers, encouraging us to appreciate the luxury we have today to be able to walk onto a plane and walk back off halfway across the world. “You have a lot of disgruntled passengers where their focus is on the … [Read more...]
50 States Challenge – Fifty States of Wigge
I am German travel extreme reporter Michael Wigge, and I specialize in extreme travel challenges. I am now ready for my new 50 states challenge. Here are my prior projects: How to Travel the World for Free – 2010 How to Barter for Paradise – 2011 (trading an apple in to a house in Hawaii) How to Travel 2000 Miles on a Razor Scooter in 80 Days – 2013 Europe Blindfolded – 2014 My fifth challenge is a 50 states … [Read more...]
Discovering New Zealand: The Essential Dos and Don’ts
It may be standing at world’s end, but believe me when I say, New Zealand is a land you need to visit, at least once in your life! This proud island nation stands tall among the endless blue of the Pacific, and is just beyond beautiful. Weather you venture to Te-Ika-a-Maui, or Te Wai Pounamu (that’s North and South island for all of you not versed in Māori) you will feel like you stepped into a dream. This country of fantasy, has not only … [Read more...]
Five Ways Travel Helps Your Writing
Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar There’s a plummy quote from Thoreau’s Walden that must open this discussion: “Not till we are lost ... not till we have lost the world, do we begin to find ourselves … Henry David was centering on getting lost in nature there, and thus freed of some of the day-to-day material constraints and pressures, but the message applies well to writers, and to the value of getting “lost” in travel. Value sometimes in getting … [Read more...]
5 Of the Best Beaches around the World
Some people love the sight of sky touching mountains, some love bathing in the soft essence of the twilight and there are also some who loves to see the sea getting lost in the horizon from the sandy shores. Beaches around the world have attracted travelers for as long as our history. The sky and the ocean floor blends in together to fill our hearts with a soothing sensation that’s easy to fall in love with. All our worldly troubles seems to … [Read more...]
Sweden Just Got One Giant Step Closer to Los Angeles with New Non-stop SAS Flights to Kick off in March, 2016
New York -- Travel to Sweden is about to get a boost from Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) when it inaugurates daily flights between Stockholm, Scandinavia’s premier travel destination, and Los Angeles on March 14, 2016. This marks the first time in more than 20 years that SAS will operate non-stop, flights from Los Angeles to the stunning Scandinavian destination of Sweden. Up to now, west coast travelers have had to book non-direct flights … [Read more...]
11 surfers’ paradise spots in Sardinia to be visited as soon as possible
Surf junkies travel the world to ride the perfect wave. A few countries have the reputation for being a real paradise for surfers – Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Australia, South Africa, Hawaii. Others, such as Cuba and Uruguay, are becoming more popular destinations to surf. However, not many know that at the very heart of the Mediterranean there’s an island that is rich in lush nature, mountains, beautiful small cities, unique archeological sites, … [Read more...]
What is The Weather Like in Hawaii?
The climate in Hawaii is atypical based on it's particular tropical location. Because of the vastness of water surrounding the archipelago, which is the furthest such island collection from any continent landmass in the world - the climate is rather subtropical. Hawaii experiences two seasons whose extremes are tempered by the presence of the ocean. In summer, from May to September, the temperature rarely reaches 27 degrees Celsius; the record is … [Read more...]
Winding the Watch of Island Time
I was in such a hurry to get to the Micronesian island of Kosrae, such a hurry to see its isolated beauty, such a hurry to begin my first year of teaching—in such a hurry to be out of my old life and in this new. After arriving, I wanted to jump right in, get my new house settled, fill it with food, set up the computer, arrange my classes and office, drive the length and breadth of the landscape and snorkel my fool head off in the island’s … [Read more...]
Which Hawaiian Island Should I Visit?
The Hawaiian Islands are all unique Chооѕіng whісh Hаwаііаn Island to visit оn уоur vасаtіоn саn be a rеаllу nice рrоblеm tо have. It doesn't mаttеr which оnе уоu choose, you're still gоіng tо be in раrаdіѕе. And thаt is juѕt thе thіng ... you hаvе your сhоісе of gorgeous, exotic dream lаndѕ tо сhооѕе frоm with several unique islands to match individual personalities. Thе Five Hawaiian Iѕlаndѕ Maui - Vacation ѕроt оf thе stars Kauai - … [Read more...]
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