Picture it... Green rolling hills spanning the entire country, stunning coastal cliffs, and the most charming people in the world (even though you can't understand a lick of what their saying). Welcome to Ireland, the perfect cycle destination for your summer vacation. Getting There Ireland's main international airport is located in Dublin on the east coast of Ireland. When to Go The best time to cycle Ireland is during the summer … [Read more...]
The Foods of Jamaica
I grew up in a New York City apartment building with many Jamaican neighbors. The fragrant spices and vibrant flavors of the Jamaican kitchen have been part of my culinary lexicon since childhood. The scent of simmering curried goat regularly wafted in the hallway as the tunes of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh blared from the stereo. When I eventually ventured to the island as an adult, I felt a gustatory homecoming of sorts. The fusion of flavors … [Read more...]
Going to Rome with Children
Although it always depends of your kids' favorite activities, energy level and interests, the capital of Italy can be a quite rough place to bring children under eight for many reasons. Narrow and cobblestone streets crowded with tourists, bicycles and Vespas, plus constant traffic jams under the wild, hot, shiny sun of the summer, is not the best scenario for those pushing a stroller. In fact, this experience can easily overwhelm the younger … [Read more...]
Finding the Flavors, Spring in West Sonoma County
The allure of wine tasting at family owned boutique wineries of West Sonoma County is calling. The romance of several nights tucked away in Guerneville - away from crowds, hidden in the gentle fog of west county is downright appealing. Located only about 25 minutes from Santa Rosa and under 90 minutes from San Francisco this region of Sonoma County makes a great multi-day destination/weekend getaway. In order to avoid the summertime crowds … [Read more...]
Venice, special places to visit
With a warm and very convenient weather during the most of the year, Italy is one of the most favorites countries when going on vacations, of course the weather, although is a very good reason to visit Italy, it is definitely not the only one. History, art, music, culture, gastronomy, and the most incredible landscapes are just some other few examples of why millions of tourists visit the country every year. One of the most visited cities … [Read more...]
Paradise in Palau – Kayangel
The word "paradise" is truly defined by Palau's northern most state of Kayangel, which is composed of merely four small atoll islands. Total population: under 100. Total "wow" factor: 100+ percent. It is places like this that you only read about in travel magazines or see on TV - and when you find yourself in one of these places (such as Kayangel), you have to pinch yourself to make sure its not a dream. It's easy to get 'high' here - perhaps … [Read more...]
Travel Writer’s Toys and Technology
The benefit of being a travel writer is that you can mix pleasure and work. If you love traveling and writing and moving - then your work is not really "work". In today's travel writing world - there are many technological trappings to ensure that one can maintain a certain type of nomadic lifestyle. Merely fifteen years ago nearly all of these items and services did not even exist! When shopping for items, I look for the following … [Read more...]
Paris-Marathonic tours
Paris is one of the destinations that you definitely have to visit when coming to Europe. The second to none mixture of glamour, sophistication and culture makes the capital of France a city that you do not want to miss. This melting pot of cultures is one of those places that offer a really wide range of options in touristic terms, making millions and millions of people, from around the world, surrender to its perfect atmosphere and natural … [Read more...]
LIVE online from Belfast:Titanic Festival
It has been nearly one hundred years since the great ship, the Titanic sank in the cold waters off the North Atlantic Ocean on April 12th after colliding with an iceberg. 1,514 souls died in this horrific sinking. As a result of this anniversary, this year alone has seen numerous media coverage about the ship - from gracing the cover of April's edition of National Geographic to major newspapers worldwide to even a limited 3d release of the … [Read more...]
Bliss Unleashed: Barcelona – Catalan Food
If you follow the World's Healthiest Diet, a.k.a. the Mediterranean Plan, your bliss will be unleashed in Barcelona! Before expanding on Catalan's culinary delights, let's get the housekeeping issues out of our way. Prior to departure, look on the Internet and investigate affordable Barcelona apartments. Hotels in Barcelona are pricey. You'll be able to stash "food-money" in your pocket to capitalize your culinary experience. You will have … [Read more...]
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