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The Pull of Haystack Rock: Why I Keep Coming Back

January 14, 2019 by Courtney MyersLeave a Comment

I'm from a sleepy town in the Triad region of North Carolina. All my life, my parents took us kids to the closest beach on the east coast there was: good, old-fashioned Myrtle. Even back in the mid-1990s, it was a treasure trove of commercialism, with high-rise condos juxtaposed against centuries-old motels still somewhat holding on, amid the tearing down of the old Pavillion and the installation of a brand-new boardwalk. My toes never touched … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Coffee, History, Hot Air Balloon, Journey, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, North Carolina, Oregon, Road Trip, San Francisco, Sand, Seafood, Seattle, Shopping Mall, Tennessee, Trekking, Walking tour, Wildlife

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Phoenix this Summer

August 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Phoenix this Summer – Yes, Summer! PHOENIX, Arizona - it's natural to think of any place but the desert to go for a summer getaway. But Visit Phoenix says there are many reasons it makes perfect sense to visit this summer—10 in fact! Outrageous Deals at Luxury Resorts Unlike the usual suspect list of places you might consider this summer, you can practically steal a stay at some of Greater Phoenix's best hotels. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Arizona, Art, Baseball, Beach, Desert, Fireworks, Fishing, Garden, Hot Air Balloon, Ice Cream, Museum, Nightlife, River Rafting, Spa

Best Summer Event Resorts in Colorado

June 16, 2018 by Veronica BaasLeave a Comment

Colorado’s mountain resorts aren’t just ultimate winter destinations. Colorado mountain resorts are also ultimate summer destinations. Blame the comfortable climate (mild temperatures, no humidity, and no pesky insects), adventurous activities and of course great events. A Colorado summer is loaded with things to do like camping, rafting, ziplining, thrilling attractions, off-roading, hiking, biking and on and on. But what really makes a Colorado … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Beer, Belgium, Bicycle, Chocolate, Colorado, Festival, Food and Wine, Golf, Hiking, Hot Air Balloon, Markets, Mississippi, Mountain Climbing, Music, National Park, Resort, Sand, Ski Trip

Teotihuacan – Where The Gods Were Created

February 20, 2017 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

Chances are, you have seen images of Chichen Itza or Palenque, the stunning archeological remains of grand Mayan cities in Mexico. Perhaps you’ve even visited these sites at some point. Considerably less well-known, though, is Teotihuacan, or “the place where the gods were created.” In my mind, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Teotihuacan is western hemisphere’s ultimate pyramid city, vastly more impressive than even its more famous brethren on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bus Travel, Hot Air Balloon, Luxor, Mexico, New York City, Rainforest, Yucatan Peninsula

Going Deutsch: The Pennsylvania Dutch Country is really German

March 4, 2014 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

John M. Edwards arrives like gangbusters in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, a fundamentalist locavore dreamscape straight out of the Harrison Ford flick “Witness.” When my British friend Vicky Langdale arrived at my apartment above Tullio’s Hair Salon in Westfield, New Jersey, I began brainstorming for something different to do, and I decided on a car trip to the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Both of us had seen the Harrison Ford movie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Civil War, England, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Hot Air Balloon, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Village, Wedding

Luxor, Egypt – April 2013

April 1, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

A visit to Egypt is not complete without visiting the historical city of Luxor and the nearby temples and ruins. This is an overnight sleeper train ride or about a 1 hour flight from Cairo. The history here is mind boggling - choose from two main temples, the one within Luxor and Karnak (right next to the city and is the largest religious building of its kind in the world). In addition the Valley of the Kings is only about 25 minutes away from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Cruising, Desert, Egypt, History, Hot Air Balloon, Luxor, Nile River, Sahara Desert, Sailing, Valley of the Kings

A Hungarian Hotel in Germany

January 19, 2012 by Nancy Julien KoppLeave a Comment

Our heads were fuzzy and our legs like jelly when we left the long, overnight flight from Kansas City to Munich, Germany. After clearing passport control and getting our luggage, my husband and I headed to the rental car area of the airport. Despite our fatigue, we managed the paperwork and check-out with only a minimum of frustration. An hour later, we settled into a Mercedes C Class sedan and made our way out of the city, Ken at the wheel and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Africa, Airport, Beer, Coffee, Drinking, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, Germany, Hot Air Balloon, Internet, Kansas, Music, Passport, Shopping Mall, South Africa, Village, Volcano, Walking tour

Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Sahara & the Nile

October 30, 2010 by Dave6 Comments

Started the day bright and early with a hot air balloon ride above the never ending sands of the Sahara and the bright greeness of the water rich Nile River valley. Temps were already in the upper 20's at 530am. It was going to be yet another hot day. Arriving to the "balloon field" we spotted about 25 balloons in various stages of setup and groups of people milling about. With 32 people in our basket we were supported by the largest commercial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Beijing, Food and Wine, Hot Air Balloon, Luxor, Moscow, Nile River, Valley of the Kings

Adventures in Luxor

October 29, 2010 by Dave1 Comment

There are hundreds of tombs cut into the hillsides west of Luxor but the best restored tombs are in the Valley of the Kings. Chamber after chamber are decorated with colorful hieroglypics and drawings. Some are situated at the back of canyons and go down several levels. After visiting and then ascending one such tomb the 40C temps outside felt like an arctic breeze in comparison to the stuffy, humid, sweltering temps found in the chambers! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Art, Desert, Hot Air Balloon, Luxor, Museum, Valley of the Kings

Angkor Wat, Cambodia – Angkor Wat

by Dave · Leave a Comment

Angkor Wat is known worldwide and is certainly the most famous attraction in Cambodia; it is located only 6km from the old market in Siem Reap - take Charles DeGaulle Blvd to reach the main Angkor Wat temples. Tourists used to be denied access to rent motor bikes for personal use (because of the danger of landmines) but now one can rent a bike for use around Siem Reap. You can either rent a taxi, tuk-tuk, regular bicycle, or go with someone on … [Read more...]

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