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Sangkaew Teahouse, Chiang Rai – May 2026

May 1, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

This cute teahouse and restaurant is located about a 20 minute drive from the center of Chiang Rai. Established in 2022, this restaurant combines wild tea, local food, and regional culture into one calm, yet vibrant space. Created by a Kengtung family who once focused solely on foraging and producing wild Bansai tea (gushu cha), it has grown into a teahouse‑eatery that still feels deeply personal. The menu celebrates local ingredients through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Restaurants, Seafood, Village

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville Tennessee – April 2026

April 1, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum originally opened in 1967 in Nashville's Music Row. The museum moved to its current location in downtown Nashville in 2001 and features three stories in more then 350,000 square feet of space. A mecca and a must visit for all country music lovers - the focus is on the music of course but also the history and stories of country music. The building itself represents country music - from the air looks like a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Art, Country Music, History, Museum, Music, Tennessee

St. Augustine, Florida – March 2026

March 1, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

This charming and picturesque city is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the United States having been founded in 1565. Located about 50 minutes south east of Jacksonville, the city is located along the coast on the eastern part of the state. Its reach is small enough to navigate with short drives or by foot in the very historic downtown area. The city offers numerous highlights both historical, architectural and natural. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: America, Architecture, Florida, Museum, National Park, Resort, Spa, Walking tour

Wilson, Arkansas – February 2026

February 1, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

One stumbles into this town and quickly realizes its significantly different then other small Arkansas farming towns. Located only 45 minutes from downtown Memphis, Wilson is a small town with a very picturesque center (the Wilson Square). Visiting the square almost feels like being on a movie set. Highlights include the Wilson Café, Gunn's Supermarket (a remarkably well stocked grocery store for a tiny town), White's Mercantile (owned and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Arkansas, Farming, Florida, Museum, Napa Valley, Wine Tasting

Why Online Entertainment Is Popular While Traveling

January 30, 2026 by Iaroslav KongLeave a Comment

Traveling often means waiting: airports, transfers, delayed departures, and quiet evenings away from home. During these moments, many travelers turn to online entertainment simply because it is always available. Studies show that digital media use during trips averages more than six hours a day, which reflects how naturally phones and tablets fit into travel routines. Streaming video, music, social platforms, mobile games, podcasts, and online … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Airport, Bridges, Bus Travel, Casino, Internet, Music, Sports

Tamarindos, Farm to Table San Jose del Cabo, Mexico – January 2026

January 1, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

This organic farm is located within a very short drive of central San Jose del Cabo on easily passable dirt roads once leaving the center of San Jose del Cabo. Alternatively, allow about 30-35 minutes walking from the center of town (generally a pleasant walk during the wintertime with roaming cows and a diversity of birds hanging around the fresh water). Founded in 2006, this farm + restaurant + cooking school is operated by Chef Enrique … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: America, Drinking, Farming, France, Garden, History, Los Angeles, Mexico, Restaurants, Romantic, Thailand, Walking tour

Ystad, Southern Sweden – December 2025

December 1, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

This picturesque town is a photographers dream, especially during late spring and summer. If the town was only historical buildings (of which there are plenty) it would be a beautiful place - but then throw in the gorgeous array of flowers and blooming trees during this time of year, and if its not too much to ask - warm days with lots of sunshine! For a small town (the core is only about 17,000 people) Ystad packs a punch for tourism. There are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Britain, Coffee, England, Film, Flowers, Museum, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spa, Sweden, Walking tour

Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Tennessee – November 2025

November 1, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

A must visit for any country music lover - this is the country's longest running radio broadcast, dating from 1925 with the first show broadcasted on Nashville station WSM - now a 50,000 watt radio station that still broadcasts the Friday and Saturday Opry shows and plays country music full time (including being able to listen live via the Internet). Sirius XM Radio Channel 59 (Willie's Place) also broadcasts these shows on the weekends. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Aquarium, Country Music, History, Internet, Music, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Tennessee, Traffic

Fjällbacka, Western Sweden – October 2025

October 1, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is one of the more picturesque towns along Western Sweden - located about a 90 minutes drive north of Gothenburg. Colorful buildings line the harbor - and on a clear and warm day this is the perfect spot to enjoy an ice cream or duck into any of a number of specialty shops here. Fjällbacka is also well known among Swedes because the country's top selling crime novel author, Camilla Lackberg sets her novels here. She is most known for her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Crawdad, Culinary travel, Fishing, Ice Cream, River Rafting, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sweden, Village, Walking tour

Sacramento Zoo, California – September 2025

September 1, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Located only about 10 minutes from downtown Sacramento at 3930 West Land Park Drive (which incidentally is the capital city of the state of California). Coveted parking spots are located curbside right across the street from the entrance on 16th Ave. Although most likely one will need to park much further away Originally only about 4 acres the zoo opened as William Land Park Zoo in 1927 with only 40 animals. In 1960 the zoo was expanded to its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Animal Rescue, California, Caribbean, Sacramento, Shopping Mall, Walking tour, Wildlife, Zoo

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