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The Adventure Sports Capital of Colombia

March 15, 2016 by Maggie Abernathy4 Comments

The tiny town of San Gil, Colombia, is known as the “adventure sports capital of Colombia,” and my time there definitely lived up to the name. There are activities to suit every level of adventurer, including bungee jumping, paragliding, adventure caving, white water rafting, kayaking, cycling, rappelling, and canyoning. The central plaza in this friendly little town is a great place to unwind with a beer or a frozen mojito after a long day of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Beer, Bus Travel, Canyon, Caves, Coffee, Colombia, Farming, France, River Rafting, Shopping Mall, Spain, Sports, Taxi, Whitewater Rafting

Extra Fancy Sauce: Pebble Beach Food & Wine

March 11, 2016 by Rachel DuchakLeave a Comment

I can honestly say that I’ve never been to an event quite like Pebble Beach Food & Wine. Over. The. Top. As I pulled up to the Grand Tasting in my Honda CRV, I giggled at the sign which read, “Free valet parking when you drive your Lexus,” and knew that I was in for something completely different at this tasting event. As I walked from my car to the enormous white tents hosting the festivities, I had a momentary concern that my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, California, Canyon, Carmel, Celebrity, Chocolate, Colorado, Dessert, Drinking, Fashion, Festival, Florence, Food and Wine, Golf, Grand Canyon, Helicopter, Monterey, Music, Restaurants, Scuba Diving

First Time Road Tripping: The Ultimate Guide

March 9, 2016 by KaceyLeave a Comment

Road tripping is such a fun way to escape everyday life in a fairly cheap and tailored to you vacation! You can completely personalize the trip, from how long you’ll be away to your budget to where you want to go. But, there are a few tips you can follow to make sure you have the best road trip possible! Have a flexible plan You probably won’t want to have a super strict itinerary, but you should have some idea of where you are heading. You … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Drinking, Music, Road Trip

Nature Tour of Bangkok? You’ve Got to be Kidding, Right?!

March 4, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

When I first signed up for the Follow Me Siam Sawan 'Jungle Tour' I cursorily glanced at the itinerary and assumed this would be an urban jungle tour - especially since their office is located in Sathorn, right in Bangkok's Financial District. I also assumed it would be a sweaty tour with rivulets of water running off of us after just a few minutes in the saddle and also traffic would be terrible (a Monday morning). Unbelievably neither of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Bangkok Thailand, Bicycle, Ice Cream, Rainforest, Seafood, Spa, Traffic, Walking tour, Wildlife

Amsterdam On a Budget

February 29, 2016 by Allison Tibaldi3 Comments

Amsterdam is a city of many faces. For some, the Red Light District acts as a magnetic force. Its famed coffee shops serve a tempting menu of legalized cannabis, offering a range of highs from mellow to skyscraper. For those seeking lustier pleasures, prostitution is legal and as easy to find as North Sea herring. For others, it’s the cultural gems, from Rembrandt to Van Gogh, that entice. If you haven’t considered this forward-thinking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Amsterdam, Art, Bicycle, Canals, Coffee, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Euro, Europe, Film, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, Markets, Museum, Music, Public Transportation

3 Epic Days Hiking in the Mountains of Nikko

February 26, 2016 by Jacob Laukaitis2 Comments

I’m Jacob Laukaitis, a 21-year-old digital nomad who’s already been to more than 35 countries in the past nearly three years. I enjoy creating travel videos and sharing them with the world. Here’s my newest one from my hike in Nikko, Japan. Nikko is located a few hundred kilometers north of Tokyo next to a National Park of the same name. Nikko National Park is geographically located in a range of mountains, some of which reach higher than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Asia, Culture, Hiking, History, Japan, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Trekking

Four Days in Italy

February 23, 2016 by Henry Tobias2 Comments

In March or April of 2003 I received a registered letter from the Israeli lottery telling me I had won a four day trip to Rome for my wife and myself, which included travel, the hotel—bed and breakfast. Tours and entertainment, which looked very enticing, were extra. We didn’t know if we’d ever visit Italy again, so I signed on immediately for the whole kit and caboodle. The travel company invited all the winners down to their offices in Tel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Bus Travel, Coffee, Cruising, Florence, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Internet, Israel, Italy, Japan, Journey, Mediterranean, Restaurants, Rome, Shopping Mall, Technology

A Treasured Stay, Ritz Carlton Reserve, Phulay Bay Thailand

February 17, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

One enters this refined state of opulence through a grand entrance - reserved for quiet of which there is plenty of on this property - and a place to decompress once you arrive. Stone tiles line a reflecting pond culminating in a pavilion and some welcome shade. Everyone can use a refreshing chilled towel infused with some pleasing exotic aroma on hot humid days; this along with an invigorating drink are served upon your arrival. If you are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Art, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Brazil, Culinary travel, Drinking, Fashion, Golf, Helicopter, Mountain Climbing, Paradise, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants, Snorkel, Spa, Thailand, Village

How to spend a few days in Buenos Aires (and feel like a Porteño)

February 14, 2016 by Claudia Tavani4 Comments

Traveling to Argentina without visiting Buenos Aires should be considered a 'criminal offense'. This huge city is the pulsating heart of the country containing its political, economic and cultural centres. Besides, it is a fantastic place to explore, with it's European charm (for good reason it is known as the Paris of the South) combined with it's South American vibe. In Buenos Aires, examples of modern architecture stand directly next to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Antiques, Architecture, Argentina, Art, Beach, Bridges, Coffee, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Markets, Museum, Music, Paris, Restaurants, Sacramento, Shopping Mall, Spain, Tango, Walking tour

Staying With the Locals in Cuba

February 11, 2016 by Dave Wanders2 Comments

As the diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba strengthen, Americans are beginning to flock to the country to get a glimpse of the beauty that Ernest Hemingway famously described. We weren't any different. Once we arrived, we wanted to make sure that we didn't stay in hotels to get a better feel for the local lifestyle. We walked around for nearly 3 hours through the neighborhoods, knocking on doors, and asking for an open room with our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Cuba, Lifestyle, Spain

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