Burbank, Calif. – KCET, the nation's largest independent public television station, announced today that on Mon., Feb. 19, beloved KCET host Huell Howser will return with a special "National Parks and Monuments" Presidents' Day Marathon highlighting the best of Huell Howser's CALIFORNIA'S GOLD and VISITING WITH HUELL HOWSER. The marathon will follow Howser up and down the California coast visiting popular locations such as Nixon's birthplace, … [Read more...]
Dave’s Dominica Taxi Service
I must have picked up about 15 people today with my self titled new job on the island, "Dave's Dominica Taxi service". Getting around from place to place is dependent on the generosity of drivers - and this hitch hiking seems like an easy and cheap way to see the island. With bridges still out or damaged from the tropical storm in 2015 - one of the main roads was closed leaving a smaller road through the rainforest as the alternative way to get … [Read more...]
What to Prepare for Tibet Travel and How to Plan a Tibet Tour
Traveling to different places in the world requires some planning to ensure that your trip is perfect. And Tibet tour is no different. Any trip to the roof of the world requires some serious planning and preparation, as it is unlike any other destination in the world. There are many things that are needed for a trip to Tibet that are different compared to planning for a visit to other countries. The first thing to remember is that … [Read more...]
Why one should never miss the Tibet to Kathmandu Overland tour?
Travel to Tibet from Nepal The overland travel to Tibet from Nepal connects two capitals. One is Lhasa in Tibet and the other is Kathmandu in Nepal. The Tibet to Kathmandu overland tour starts in Lhasa and ends in Kathmandu. The overland tour is for the people who love to witness the beautiful sights of the journey while driving around. And this tour is definitely going to give you the opportunity to find out the real Tibet. You are going to … [Read more...]
Top Trekking destinations in Tibet and Nepal
To some, the physical terrain is one of the deciding factors that people consider at the time of embarking on a trip. And trekking is one of the things that can excite anyone who wants to explore new things, new place and new environment. If you are planning your Tibet Tour or Nepal Tour, you can’t afford to miss the following article. Why one should never miss treks in Tibet and Nepal? Well, Tibet and Nepal are the capitals of the adventure … [Read more...]
My Solo Adventure in the Mount Baker Wilderness
Many people associate Washington State with Mount Rainier or Olympic National Park. North of Seattle, however, is filled with wonderful mountain trails to entice any type of hiker or mountain enthusiast. As a former resident of the state, I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't get a chance to explore much of the trekking destinations in Washington. Luckily, on a trip to California for a travel conference that I attended as part of my social … [Read more...]
Backpacking to Conundrum Hot Springs
There are a number of commercial hot springs in Colorado ranging widely in setting and price. Some are rustic, and others are more like hot swimming pools; some are full of boisterous children, others are quieter, some are within an easy drive of major towns, and others take some more time to get to. Conundrum Hot Springs requires a 9 miles hike and more than 2000 feet of elevation gain to reach, and still manages to be incredibly popular and … [Read more...]
Tales of a Silver-Haired Volunteer by Carole Howard
The Silver-Haired Volunteer and her husband see the world through their volunteer efforts post retirement. This book chronicles their experiences in some rather lesser visited destinations including Senegal, Uganda, Namibia and in Ghana (working with sex workers). Outside their scope of Africa is a volunteer stint in Thailand - where they worked with gender idenity. Life overseas is certainly different then at home. Details of their … [Read more...]
Snowboarding on the 4th of July
Imagine, it's the beginning of July and you live in the northern hemisphere. You're likely engaged in swimming, hiking, barbecue and other fun summer outdoor activities. If you're American, you are probably making plans for Independence Day which will likely include outings to a concert or public event. But what if you could spend 4th of July snowboarding in the morning and then swimming in the lakes in the afternoon? Impossible, you say? Guess … [Read more...]
Safari in Botswana – Hospitable, Warm, Welcoming Botswana
You may wonder what there is to do in Botswana. This large country has only one major city, Gabarone, and Botswana is not greatly publicized when it comes to tourism. I’m not even sure how I found out what a great destination Botswana is. But at some point in my travel research, I decided I had to go on safari in Botswana, most famous for the Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert. Genuine hospitality, beautiful scenery, not to mention an exciting … [Read more...]
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