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Dizzying heights and Robot Wars in Dazzling Tokyo

April 7, 2018 by Ciara Kennedy1 Comment

Dizzying heights and Robot Wars in Dazzling Tokyo

Japan has always held a certain mystic for us in the western world. While it might be often be highly romaticised compared to the reality, Japan still holds many surprises, and you'll probably be surprised in ways you never expected. It cost the guts of €1200 for flights with BA  as we flew in high season around April/May it was totally worth it. From the moment I stepped foot in Narita airport in Tokyo, I fell in love with Japan and its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Beer, Caves, Coffee, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, Japan, New York City, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Train Travel, Walking tour, Wildlife

The Moroccan Sahara. A Sunset Camel Ride in Erg Chebbi.

January 14, 2018 by Pete Martin2 Comments

The Moroccan Sahara. A Sunset Camel Ride in Erg Chebbi.

It has been a long day, yet one that has been extremely enjoyable. Two days in a car would not have been a preferred choice after my disastrous week of cycling in the Atlas Mountains but Mousa, my guide, has made the right calls with stops for both the sights on the way and for breaks, as well as sensing when to chat and when to leave me to doze. The further we drive - the further into the desert we go - the better the scenery. We are roughly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Arabic, Atlas Mountains, Desert, Dessert, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Music, Sand, Train Travel, Village, Wildlife

Smithsonian Journey – An Illustrated History of Travel

January 1, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

Smithsonian Journey – An Illustrated History of Travel

This epic travel tome captures thousands of years of human travel. Set in chronological order, one doesn't necessarily need to start in the beginning. Simply randomly open a page and you will be hooked. Names such as Christopher Columbus, Magellan, Amelia Earhart, Roald Amundsen and many others leap from the pages - great explorers in their own rights. Accompanying every great explorer comes some sort of transportation - ships, trains, planes, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Trip Books · Tagged: History, Journey, Train Travel

Truly a Special Place, Chamonix in the French Alps

November 23, 2017 by Dave1 Comment

Truly a Special Place, Chamonix in the French Alps

I have been fortunate to have visited France a number of times - but by far the trip that has stood out in my mind over the years was a trip to Chamonix in the summer with my brother as part of a longer trip backpacking through parts of Europe. Traveling on train from near Geneva to Chamonix is anywhere from 2 to 4 hours - we felt good because we had a Eurorail pass which covered most train travel within Europe for 30 days. But at the time we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Backpacking, Caves, Drinking, Eurail, Europe, France, Glacier, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, Sports, Train Travel, Walking tour

Looking at Visiting Toronto for the First Time

September 5, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Looking at Visiting Toronto for the First Time

Remarkably I have not yet visited one of the largest cities in North America, Toronto and the largest city in Canada. One of our earliest contributors to this site Habeeb Salloum lives in Toronto and has invited me in the past to visit this diverse city. In looking at airfare for great deals on flights to Toronto I began researching the prices from Los Angeles (LAX) to to Toronto (YTO). Remarkably flights are priced under $300. And round trip … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Britain, Canada, Culture, England, India, Italy, Los Angeles, Museum, North America, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Toronto, Train Travel

Five Reasons to Visit Amsterdam with the I Amsterdam City Card

April 7, 2017 by Jaime ScilingoLeave a Comment

Five Reasons to Visit Amsterdam with the I Amsterdam City Card

Last November, I took a leap of faith and booked my first solo trip abroad. I headed to the Netherlands.  Having never traveled alone before, I needed to be safe, smart, and strict about my spending.  I enjoy comfort and privacy, so costs add up quickly with both an international hotel and a flight. Through my research, there appeared to be five reasons why the I Amsterdam City Card was the best option.  It allowed me to be smart about my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Amsterdam, Beach, Bridges, Canals, Castle, Culture, Food and Wine, Museum, Restaurants, Train Travel, Walking tour

How to travel without money

January 13, 2017 by Jakob Horvat4 Comments

How to travel without money

Traveling without money might not be for everyone. And I totally get that! I to love my comfort zone. But often I hear people say: "I would love to travel but I don’t have enough money." Well, here’s the good news, folks: you don’t need any. Not necessarily. As long as you are willing to dedicate yourself to the challenge, grow from it, use your social skills and improve them tenfold. Here is an uncommon guide to an unconventional style of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Beer, Bus Travel, Drinking, Euro, Food and Wine, Ice Cream, Portugal, Public Transportation, Train Travel, Wine Tasting

Xi’an Belongs to the World

December 18, 2016 by Abdul Rastagar5 Comments

Xi’an Belongs to the World

Chinese culture belongs not only to the Chinese but also to the whole world,” said former Chinese president Hu Jintao. If Chinese culture does indeed belong to the world, then, without a doubt, the place to explore it is Xi’An. If you’ve never heard of it before, you’re probably not alone. Oddly, one of China’s most interesting and unique cities is not particularly well known to the outside world, especially considering its historical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Arabic, Art, Bridges, Bus Travel, China, Culture, Food and Wine, Golf, History, Journey, Markets, Mosque, Music, Seafood, Shanghai, Shopping Mall, Train Travel

Las Vegas Monorail’s Elevated Third Rail Lounge to host First-Ever Exclusive New Year’s Eve Party

November 23, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Las Vegas Monorail’s Elevated Third Rail Lounge to host First-Ever Exclusive New Year’s Eve Party

Las Vegas Monorail's Elevated Third RailLounge to Host First-Ever Exclusive New Year's Party - Location offers a fantastic, panoramic view of the Strip fireworks show. - Las Vegas Monorail will be the only Strip transportation available during road closures on New Year’s Eve. - Parking at the Las Vegas Convention Center Station is included in the ticket price. LAS VEGAS (November 2016) – For the first time, New Year’s Eve revelers will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beer, Casino, Drinking, Fireworks, Paris, Public Transportation, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Train Travel, Wine Tasting

5 Practical Tips for Visiting Lisbon

November 4, 2016 by Jaime Scilingo4 Comments

5 Practical Tips for Visiting Lisbon

It seems like U.S. tourists discovered Portugal in the last year.  No matter what social media platform you use, you probably saw an explosion of coverage for this majestic land. The capital city of Lisbon provides a great introduction to the country, with a manageable population of 600,000 people in the city proper.  Beautifully tiled buildings, rolling hills, and delicious custard tarts are on every corner. The people are warm and friendly, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Brazil, Bus Travel, Euro, Fashion, Palm Trees, Portugal, San Francisco, Traffic, Train Travel, Walking tour

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