With 17 diverse museums, 16 beautiful gardens, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Tony Award®-winning Old Globe theater and more, San Diego’s Balboa Park provides visitors dozens of different experiences unlike other city parks. Often referred to as the “Smithsonian of the West” due to its large number of museums, this National Historic Landmark near downtown San Diego spans 1,200 acres, beating out both New York City’s Central Park and San … [Read more...]
Mike Corey, Adventure Travel YouTuber & BBC Television Host
Q. Introduce yourself to our readers. I'm Mike Corey, an Adventure Travel YouTuber and BBC Television Host, who helps people overcome their fears so they can travel the world. I have an online travel and lifestyle brand called Fearless & Far, not because I am fearless, but because I've built a life around doing the things that scare me most. Sound fun? Haha I'm a recovering scaredy-cat, and spent most of my life with a phobia of public … [Read more...]
International Festival of Santa Lucía Brings Mexican Art and Culture Home
The show must go on for Mexico's International Festival of Santa Lucía The 27-day cultural event goes digital and offers the opportunity to enjoy lineup from the comfort of home Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico - - The Santa Lucia International Festival, which started on the 11th of October, has reaffirmed its position as one of the largest cultural events in Latin America with a 27-day program scheduled to broadcast performances by over 300 … [Read more...]
Experience California Concentrated in San Diego
Those dreaming of the ultimate California getaway – palm trees, pristine beaches, sunny skies, and a cool vibe – can find it all in San Diego. This quintessential California beach destination embodies the best of the Golden State in one easy and safe stop. Varied landscapes, innovative cuisine, diverse cultures and iconic attractions can all be found without spending weeks exploring the state. From laid back surfing culture and desert … [Read more...]
Ice Cave, New Mexico – October 2020
This is one of the most intriguing natural formations we have come across in our travels around the country and the planet. Located near the Continental Divide off of Highway 53 - the dirt road leading to the parking lot is about 1/2 a mile (12000 Ice Caves Rd). A small gift shop greets visitors when they exit their vehicles - also a 'gemstone sluice' with running water is located here (inquire about panning prices within the shop) and a small … [Read more...]
Five Cities Tequila Lovers Must Visit in the State of Jalisco
Viva Tequila Festival's recommendations on multi-destination experience around Tequila Atlanta, GA – June 2020 – The state of Jalisco is Mexico's most emblematic region, having given birth to so many of the country's iconic cultural offerings, including the charro, or Mexican cowboy, and, of course, Tequila. This multi-destination state has plenty of space to maintain social distancing and remains a must for any fan of its signature Spirit. … [Read more...]
Living the Independent Lifestyle, Freelance Writing
When I started my travel site in 1996, there were very few independent online travel focused websites. Like many others (especially those beginning blogs), my site began as a personal journal - a place to compile notes from various trips with tips and tricks to help other travels avoid mistakes that I made on my own travels. Over the years I've retained this focus - but the site has also morphed into more of a travel community with writers … [Read more...]
Tips to Travel to Mexico City
The Mexico City Airport is located in the urban area, you can easily find transportation or a taxi site at the airport itself, they are safe, worth taking but are a little more expensive. Whenever you board a taxi, make sure they turn on the meter. - If you want to save, one option is to take the metro that is very close to the airport, especially the Puerto Aéreo terminal, but only if you travel with little luggage and do not arrive at rush … [Read more...]
Jose Rizal in Calamba
Co-Authors: Junfil Olarte, Mark Alexander Farrell Calamba in the province of Laguna is one of the most historic places in the Philippines mainly because it serves as the home and birthplace of Jose Rizal, the 19th-century Filipino nationalist and polymath and the national hero of the Philippines. The spirit of his martyrdom and patriotism still lives to this very day ever since at the tail end of the Spanish colonial period in the country. … [Read more...]
Exploring the Island of Efate, Vanuatu
Circling the island of Efate by vehicle takes about 2 hours without stopping. I wanted a more in depth experience so I joined a small tour hosted by Atmosphere Tours, based in Port Vila. As we left Port Vila on the only road that circles the island (built by the Americans) our guide duly pointed out the last electrical pole some few clicks outside of the city. Beyond that, the villages do not have government provided electricity and if they have … [Read more...]
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