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Ticos and Tica – the Culture and Food of Costa Rica

December 30, 2019 by Janet Serra1 Comment

Costa Rica's name, "Rich Coast" was coined by Columbus when he stopped near present-day Limon and saw the indigenous people wearing "golden mirrors around their necks."  As a destination, Costa Rica is rich in cultural and eco-tourism wildlife experiences with the added allure of the beautiful beaches of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.  Best of all, Costa Rica is only a few short hours away from the East Coast by air. Being from the east … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Beach, Beer, Caribbean, Christmas, Costa Rica, Culture, Food and Wine, Lifestyle, Seafood, Wildlife

Winter in Windsor

December 25, 2019 by Samantha Priestley2 Comments

We recently took a short wintry getaway in Windsor, home of the stunning 11th century Windsor Castle and famous for all things royal. But as we passed the large looming castle and the imposing statue of Queen Victoria, we decided to do Windsor differently. The fact is most tourists do visit for the castle, but if you’ve already taken a tour inside its fortress walls, it’s a bit beyond your budget, or the queues are just too much for you, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bus Travel, Castle, Caves, Chocolate, Drinking, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Alligator Bay’s Authentic Florida Rums

December 20, 2019 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

It all began when Alex Voss moved from Florida to Hawaii in the summer of 2012 to work on a landscaping project at a new Courtyard by Marriott on Maui. Hoping to experience the island beyond his durational assignment, Alex applied for a distillers apprenticeship on Craigslist at Haleakalā Distillers. After following up, he was hired on the spot and worked his way up to distiller in 2 short years learning rum production using indigenous molasses. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Drinking, Florida, Hawaii, Museum

Kirkby Lonsdale, The Dog Friendly Town

December 15, 2019 by Samantha PriestleyLeave a Comment

If you love historic English towns with stunning views, traditional inns, and a slow and leisurely pace, you’ll love Kirkby Lonsdale. If you love your dog as well, you’ll really love Kirkby Lonsdale! Kirkby Lonsdale is an historic market town in Cumbria, the north of England, and it is bursting with character. It’s quiet, it’s quaint, and it’s almost entirely dog friendly. We stayed at The Sun Inn, a 17th century inn with original features … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Bridges, Chocolate, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

Benefits of Using a VPN when Traveling

December 9, 2019 by Dave2 Comments

One of the most important parts of my travel is being able to access Internet when on the road - my work and travels are no longer separated compared to back when I started this site in 1996. I am continuously creating content when traveling, working with various travel related brands including tour operators, hotels and tourism boards and doing select social media projects. Perhaps some might look at this as always taking work with me when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airline, Asia, California, Cell Phone, China, Internet, Shanghai

41 top Lisbon travel tips for first time visitors

December 6, 2019 by Ricky MarshallLeave a Comment

Lisbon is a city of colour that feels very relaxed and welcoming for a European capital. It’s quickly becoming a tourist must-see for anyone travelling the continent and a trip to Portugal wouldn’t be complete without it. After spending a full week in this vibrant corner of the country, we’ve assembled 41 Lisbon travel tips to help you plan an epic city break. We cover everything from getting around to the top nightlife spots and some insider … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Art, Bakeries, Beach, Beer, Bus Travel, Castle, Coffee, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Museum, Music, Nightlife, Olives, Portugal, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Surfing

Cosmopolitan and Beautiful – George Town in the Cayman Islands

December 3, 2019 by Janet SerraLeave a Comment

The minute I stepped off the cruise ship, I knew I was somewhere special! I couldn't wait to explore the winding, colorful and cosmopolitan streets of George Town in the Grand Cayman Islands.  George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands which are located in the British West Indies.  These islands have a population of over 55,000 making it the second-largest city of all the British Overseas Territories.  It definitely has a British vibe as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Art, Beach, Caribbean, China, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, England, History, Museum, Natural History, Paradise, Restaurants, Sailing, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sports

Blooming Where We’re Planted, and A Taste of Honey

November 30, 2019 by Sharon Nadja Zajdman2 Comments

We were a busload of older women off on a jaunt on a hot day in July. Departing from a Montreal seniors’ center, we rode off to Mirabel, located in the Lower Laurentian Hills. In less than an hour we arrived at Routes des Gerbes d”Angelica, a collection of 14 themed gardens which are the creation of 20 retirees who have invested their money and the rest of their lives, it seems, into creating and sustaining a sanctuary of natural beauty. Most of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Bus Travel, Canada, Christmas, Drinking, Film, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Indonesia, Montreal, Music, Quebec, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Village

A Journey to the Center of the Universe in Ashland, VA

November 26, 2019 by Stephanie Kalina-MetzgerLeave a Comment

I recently had the opportunity to travel to the far west end of Richmond, Virginia, to an area called Short Pump, so named for a pump that was located at a tavern built by Revolutionary War veteran Robert Hyde Saunders. The affluent area is a shopper's paradise, with shopping malls as far as the eye can see and the Hilton Richmond Short Pump Hotel & Spa, was a comfortable and convenient basecamp for exploring the small town of Ashland, located … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Bakeries, Beer, Civil War, Culinary travel, England, Fashion, Journey, Kentucky, Museum, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spa, Traffic, Train Travel, Virginia, Visa

Top 5 Food Experiences in Hong Kong

November 23, 2019 by Sam HelderopLeave a Comment

Hong Kong is a revered foodie destination; home to some of the best street food in the world and some of the most affordable Michelin starred restaurants in the world. It’s a place you should come to hungry...start eating the moment you arrive and don’t stop until you leave! 1). Eat Dim Sum Dim sum is an ancient Chinese cuisine originally served in tea houses along the Silk Road. Small, single-sized dishes would be served alongside steaming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: China, Culinary travel, Dessert, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, Hong Kong, Jordan, Markets, Nightlife, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Street Food

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