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Go Lightly, How to Travel Without Hurting the Planet by Nina Karnikowski

January 1, 2022 by Dave1 Comment

Looking to make conscious lifestyle changes with the intent to decrease your footprint while traveling? Author Karnikowski provides numerous sections detailing how to minimalize one's impact when traveling. Small things add up especially when ideas for change are broadcast and implemented by large numbers of people. She offers easy to implement suggestions such as using an "eco friendly browser" for search (ecosia.org) to traveling closer to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tip Books · Tagged: Interview, Lifestyle, Wildlife

Launch of new Travel Company: GeoCultura

January 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

GeoCultura is pleased to announce the launch of our new travel company with a range of unique tours that focus on geology and culture and the links between the two. Our tours are an exciting new take on the traditional 'geology field trip' and combine the awe-inspiring scenery of important geological sites with the best that local culture and hospitality have to offer. They will appeal to the educated and the curious – people who wish to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Culture, England, Europe, Greece, History, Mexico, New Mexico, North America, Portugal, Spain, Vineyards

Visit Markleeville, California – January 2022

January 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Located seemingly the 'middle of nowhere" this alpine community of approximately 200 people dates from the 1860s including a post office that opened in 1863. Located within the very sparsely populated Alpine County (only approximately 1200 people total live within the county), Markleyville is the largest community. There are no incorporated communities within Alpine County. Compared to South Lake Tahoe which is a major tourist destination both in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: California, Drinking, Lake Tahoe, Lodge, Museum, Nevada, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sierra Nevada, Traffic, Walking tour

Antelope Canyon: A Stunning Travel Destination

December 25, 2021 by Eve AndersonLeave a Comment

Antelope Canyon is one of the top-rated attractions in the United States. The canyons are located on Navajo land, approximately 25 miles northeast of Page, AZ. Antelope Canyon is famed for its colorful sandstone walls and unique narrow passageways that can be navigated with the help of a guide. There are many questions about how exactly Antelope Canyon was formed, but ones that is asked often is: How were the walls formed? The answer to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, America, Arizona, Bridges, Canyon, Colorado, Film, Golf, Grand Canyon, Helicopter, Hiking, History, Hollywood, Mountain Climbing, National Park, North America, Wildlife

Why Mexico is One of the Best Countries To Visit in 2022

December 24, 2021 by Susan NoelLeave a Comment

Mexico has always been a popular tourist destination, but when you combine its rich history, vibrant culture, and varied landscapes with the opportunity for visitors to experience all of this at such an affordable price, it becomes clear why Mexico is fast becoming one of the hottest destinations on Earth. Here are a few reasons why Mexico should be at the top of everyone's tourist list this year: Historically Rich Region Mexico is no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Baja California, Beach, Bicycle, Biosphere, California, Caves, Culinary travel, Culture, Dancing, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Markets, Mexico, Resort, Scuba Diving, Street Food, Wildlife, Yucatan Peninsula

A free travel app to keep track of all your travels – past, present & future!

December 22, 2021 by Anna KayfitzLeave a Comment

Calling all tourists, nomads, explorers, you name it! This travel app was created by a fellow traveler with the travel bug that was busy exploring the world’s places and all of it’s sights, and simultaneously trying to plan the next adventure. Keeping track of her travel bucket list in a journal, she decided there has to be a faster and lighter way (for carry-on purposes) to manage her travel plans, memories, and inspirations. So, she made one. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Australia, Britain, Canada, England, France, Free Travel, Germany, Russia, Scuba Diving, Ski Trip, Wine Tasting

Can GCC residents travel to Saudi?

December 22, 2021 by Kate WilliamsLeave a Comment

If you are a resident of one of the member nations of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), you might be interested in knowing if you can travel to Saudi Arabia. So if you wish to know that as a GCC resident, are you privileged enough to travel to Saudi, we will let you know the same in this article. Majorly, you will be required to obtain a Saudi visa for GCC residents, you will not be required to get a tourist visa. To get to know about the same, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Kuwait, Oman, Visa

Best Parks in Abu Dhabi That You Have To See On Your Visit There

December 21, 2021 by Linda CarterLeave a Comment

If you get lost among Abu Dhabi's towering buildings, don't panic; the city has far more to show than its iconic cityscape and gorgeous shopping centers. In and around Abu Dhabi, there are various parks and gardens to provide you with a much-needed respite from the daily grind and to reawaken your inner nature lover. Despite its location in the middle of a desert (which really is easy to forget at times), Abu Dhabi has a number of beautiful parks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Bakeries, Beach, Cruising, Culture, Desert, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Museum, National Park, Restaurants, River Rafting, Shopping Mall, Sports, Walking tour, Wildlife

A Complete Guide To Getting The Train From Madrid To Seville

December 21, 2021 by Gremlin TravelsLeave a Comment

3 different trains parked up at a train station in Spain

Travelling around Spain is an incredible experience, made better by the quality of the Spanish train network, particularly the Spain high speed rail service. The network makes visiting multiple cities and towns across Spain a breeze, with large stations, comfortable trains and quick connection and travel times. Given the ease of train travel in Spain, and the variation between Spanish cities, we wanted to travel from Madrid to Seville via train, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Bus Travel, Europe, Food and Wine, Garden, Journey, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spain, Train Travel

Idaho Winter Happenings

December 20, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Not a skier? Not a problem! Thanks to snow-packed backcountry covering over 18,000 acres, Idaho is known as one of the best places to ski or snowboard in North America. But if slopes and chairlifts aren’t your jam, you can find plenty of outdoor fun in the Gem State—from family-friendly to thrill-seeking and everything in between. Fat biking – Riders of all levels can traverse the snowy terrain thanks to the agility (and thick-treaded … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bicycle, Canyon, Cruising, Festival, Fireworks, Garden, Hot springs, Idaho, Music, North America, Resort, Ski Trip

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