A few days ago we made the trek up to see the progress on the Francis Ford Coppola Winery in northern Sonoma County - about 1 hour and 20 minutes north of San Francisco California (with good traffic). While the focus is on the wine here there is actually quite a bit to explore on the property - 2 large pools, a restaurant, of course a movie collection, several tasting bars, bocce courts etc. The pools opened sometime this fall and … [Read more...]
The No Baggage Challenge
SCOTTEVEST's multi-pocket travel clothing replaces all bags on this record-setting around-the-world trip New York, NY - AUGUST 19, 2010 - Around the world in 42 days ... with no bags? Travel author Rolf Potts says he can pull off this record-setting feat, thanks to SCOTTEVEST Travel Clothing (SeV). SeV is known for clever clothing designs, patented features and multiple, purpose-driven pockets developed to save travelers time and money. The … [Read more...]
Top 3 Favorite Trips & One Bad One!
Time spent using public transportation are good opportunities to reflect on previous travels. One does not always get to do this; when you are addicted to travel you are often thinking about your next trip even during your current trip. I came up with a list of my top 3 favorite trips and the one "trip from hell". #1 Trip to Nepal I took in 1996 - this trip really turned me on to International travel and the hardships I personally faced … [Read more...]
World Nomads Travel Photography Contest
Winning Photographer Gets One Week in Bhutan Plus Photography Equipment In WorldNomads.com Scholarship Competition Open through Oct. 17, 2010 SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 3, 2010 WorldNomads.com, National Geographic Channel and JoJo's Adventures Bhutan are offering a budding photographer the chance to go on assignment with renowned National Geographic on-assignment wildlife photographer, Jason Edwards, to the Kingdom of Bhutan. In addition to … [Read more...]
South African Tourism Reveals Adventure Ambassador
July, 2010 - After an intense two month search for the US's next great adventurer, South African Tourism has today unveiled the face of its Adventure campaign - Ben Lewis, a 42 year old from Olympia, Washington, who will join six others from around the world on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure odyssey to South Africa. Since May this year, South African Tourism, in conjunction with National Geographic Channel, has been looking for outdoor-types … [Read more...]
Colca Canyon, Peru – July 2010
The Colca Canyon Peru is one of Peru's treasures - a canyon so deep that only one other canyon in the world is deeper, a place so little visited yet its only 5 hours from Arequipa, Peru's largest southern city. Hiking trips can be arranged from Arequipa. Typically you can hike to the bottom from the canyon's rim in several hours along trails that switchback down the sides. The bottom of the canyon has an almost Mediterranean feel. There are fig … [Read more...]
Hitch Hiking through Jordan
There is the Arabic world, the Western world, the Indian world, the Asian world and the African world. we are loving every minute of our time in the Arabic world. Greetings from Dead Sea high on top of Mt. Nebo overlooking Jerusalem City and Palestine Territory. Can see lights of this old city already popping out, about 15 clicks from where we are standing. We are near the John the Baptism site and at the Moses memorial. One … [Read more...]
A Few Words about Madagascar
Sometimes it's good to be cautious--and other times it's better to go with your gut. People told us not to visit Madagascar, that political conflict made the country unsafe for tourists. But we decided to go anyway because if we had listened to those voices, we'd never have gone to Nairobi, Kampala, or Kigali. We are cautious when we travel, but aware that our best and most eye-opening experiences are places well off the beaten … [Read more...]
Photography Tour to Bhutan with Former National Geographic Photographer, Natalie Fobes
Seattle - For immediate release - Experience Bhutan with former National Geographic photographer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Natalie Fobes on an unforgettable tour in September, 2010. This 12-day tour is designed to take full advantage of photographing during harvest times (chili peppers and wheat) and cultural festivals (tsechus) while enjoying the Himalayas through explorations on foot and by car along the country's one main road. There will … [Read more...]
Brand New Pavilion Hotel, Descanso Beach Club and Avalon Grille All Set to Open in May
Pavilion Hotel and Descanso Beach Club Anticipated for May 14th Opening, Avalon Grille on May 24th AVALON, Catalina Island, Calif. (May 12, 2010) - Santa Catalina Island is being reinvented this May with the opening of the new Pavilion Hotel and the completely transformed Descanso Beach Club on May 14 and the opening of Avalon Grille, the new waterfront restaurant, on May 24. The Pavilion Hotel, formerly the Pavilion Lodge, will re-open … [Read more...]
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