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The Vawter Family – Vawters on the Water

April 14, 2021 by Dave2 Comments

Q. Please introduce your family to our readers. ​We are the Vawter family. In 2015 we sold or gave away everything we owned and moved aboard our 43ft sailboat. We have been living a location independent life ever since. The girls were 7 and 8 when we moved aboard and now, our eldest is about to enter high school! It’s been a pretty crazy ride. We had intended to do a 5 year circumnavigation, but we ended up taking a much more circuitous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Art, Asia, Beach, Cruising, Culture, Fashion, Lifestyle, Mexico, Music, Napa Valley, New Zealand, River Rafting, Romantic, Sailing, Seafood, South Africa, South Pacific, Visa, Wildlife

Are you a modern pilgrim? Visit Norway

April 10, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

The St. Olav's Ways in Norway are the world's northernmost pilgrimage paths and are hikes with a deeper meaning. History lesson It all started back in 1030 AD with king Olav the Holy who walked with his men to the battle of Stiklestad. King Olav fell in the battle and was buried in what is now the Nidaros Cathedral. Already in 1070 people from all over Europe started to do pilgrimages to Nidaros (now Trondheim). The walk has inspired nine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Park, Norway, Sweden, Walking tour, Wildlife

5 Places to Visit in Japan

April 5, 2021 by Sofia WeberLeave a Comment

Japan is a fascinating mix of ancient traditions, sacred things and the most advanced technology. A country that respects its past immeasurably, yet rushes headlong into the future with unique natural wonders and creative heritage. With the traditions, Japanese love anime cartoons where heroes look like characters at slots in Bet22. And if you like all these things and want to travel to Japan, these 5 places you should visit first. Fuji … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Castle, Garden, History, Hot springs, Japan, Museum, National Park, Technology, Volcano, Walking tour, Wildlife

Follow the Nomadic Footprints in Kyrgyzstan – Interview with Aisha Mambetalieva, Director and co-founder of Kyrgyz Tourism LLC

April 3, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang3 Comments

Interviewing Aisha Mambetalieva is similar to wearing a Virtual Reality headset and going on a virtual tour around the highlands of Kyrgyzstan. Her passion for the history and tradition of the Kyrgyz nomads is contagious. Through her enthusiasm and lively narration, she transported me through the nomadic lands of Kyrgyzstan. I imagined myself standing in a green alpine pasture. I was surrounded by unspoiled and majestic mountains in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Asia, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Interview, Lifestyle, Sports, Technology, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Dalat, Vietnam, City of Flowers and Fun

April 1, 2021 by Dave2 Comments

We drove up from Mui Ne to Dalat - beginning at the coast with hot and humid temperatures passing by fields of dragon fruit plants. As we drove we began to climb into the mountains, leaving the dragon fruit farms behind, replaced by coffee trees growing on steep hillsides. It is refreshing to be in the mountains with the cleaner air and crystal clear skies. We arrived during the week of Tet, the Vietnamese and Chinese New Year and the city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beer, Coffee, Flowers, Garden, Harvest, Mountain Climbing, Paradise, Shopping Mall, Vietnam, Village, Walking tour, Waterfall, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife

Kontiki Expeditions Announce Inaugural 2021 Ecuador Cruises and “Experiences”

March 30, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

(Manta, ECUADOR – March 2021) At a time when traveling to uncrowded areas is more desirable than ever, Kontiki Expeditions announces its two launch itineraries on M/Y Kontiki Wayra. Experiences are scheduled in five provinces of the seldom-visited Ecuadorian coast. Kontiki’s small-yacht size allows visits to authentic areas where social distancing is the norm rather than the exception in what is one of the most biodiverse countries in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Chocolate, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Ecuador, Hiking, Luxury Travel, Sailing, Seafood, South America, Walking tour, Whales, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Interview with Tobias Hägg, Photographer and Aerial Artist

March 6, 2021 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Q. I remember when I was on an airplane for the very first time. I was so excited that I asked to be seated next to a window. The view from the plane window was just breathtakingly amazing. The bird's-eye view provides a different perspective on the land below. You have produced a collection of cinematic drone masterpiece. Tell us what drew you to aerial photography in the very beginning? I think my fascination for the aerial perspective began … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, China, Dancing, Desert, Film, Helicopter, Interview, Italy, Mountain Climbing, Namibia, National Geographic, Photography, Sand, Trekking, Village, Wildlife

Five reasons Traveling Makes You a Better Person

March 4, 2021 by Tony ChauLeave a Comment

The world we live in is a beautiful place with lots of exciting things to offer humans. Many people are so busy at work that they hardly have time to schedule a vacation. However, unknown to many people, taking the time to see the world and the beauties around, you can reward yourself with fantastic benefits. You can get all the help you need with China visa at visaexpress.com Here are five reasons your life will be better if you adopt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: China, Hiking, Village, Visa, Wildlife

Pod Up To See Virginia Beach’s Impressive Humpbacks This Winter

February 20, 2021 by Dave1 Comment

Traditionally known for summertime activities like surfing and parasailing, Virginia Beach offers one of its most remarkable experiences only in the winter months, whale watching. Each year, the North Atlantic population of Humpback whales migrates from the chilly waters of New England, Canada and the Arctic Ocean to the warm Caribbean Sea for the Spring breeding season. Around 15,000 Humpback whales undertake this voyage down the East Coast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Beach, Canada, Caribbean, England, Surfing, Virginia, Whales, Wildlife

One of my Favorite Cities, Los Angeles

February 7, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Due to my extensive travels, people often ask me about favorite places around the planet. I love the outdoors so I always rattle off inspiration nature highlights including the Amazon River, various mountains including the Himalayas and the Andes and various deserts. But I also enjoy the activities that big cities bring - and invariably I Los Angeles always comes up in conversation as one of my favorite cities. I always start with LAX, one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Andes, Beach, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Freeways, Germany, Himalayas, Hollywood, Japan, Los Angeles, Museum, Santa Catalina, Santa Monica, Traffic, Venice, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

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