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From Napa with Love, by Alexis Swanson Traina

May 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

While Napa is only about 25 to 35 miles long (depending on who you reference) and contains somewhere between 350 to 500 physical wineries (again depends on your source) - this tiny slice of the state is immensely rich in visually stunning landscapes, qualitity of wines, personalities, culinary excellence, premium accommodation, and diversity of experiences mostly centered around food and wine. From Napa with Love, written by Alexis Swanson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Books · Tagged: Food and Wine, Napa Valley, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

5 Important Rules To Follow Prior To Hiking Solo (Plus A Bonus Tip)

April 28, 2019 by Asen Stoyanchev2 Comments

hiking in Europe

If you are like me, sometimes you prefer hiking all by yourself instead of hitting the trails with a company. That’s completely understandable given the outstanding benefits that hiking solo has to offer. It’s far more peaceful, and it allows you to better immerse yourself with nature. You can keep your own pace and you don’t have to fit in with the wishes or needs of anybody. All that sounds great. However, going into the wilderness all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Walking tour, Wildlife

Overdue For a Vacation? These 3 Signs Say Yes!

April 26, 2019 by JoAnne LockwoodeLeave a Comment

One of the main problems most Americans have is being overworked. While working lots of hours may make your paycheck larger, it can also affect you in a very negative way. If all your life revolves around is getting up and going to work on a daily basis, then it is only a matter of time before you start to experience mental and physical health issues. In a recent study, over 45 percent of Americans polled cited an overwhelming workload as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Drinking

How To Book Cheap Flight With Flight Booking Tips

April 24, 2019 by Frank LonsenLeave a Comment

Air trips are supposed to be costly affairs for common people, due to the expensive prices of flight tickets. So it is best to research online for finding the cheapest air tickets for scheduled flights. There are certain factors that may help in buying the cheapest book cheap flight tickets with Cleartrip and save a lot of money of the passengers. Cheapest days to fly out – It is seen that the weekend flights of all airlines experience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, America, Animal Rescue, Asia, Australia, Beijing, Belgium, California, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Internet, Malaysia, Massachusetts, Mexico, New Zealand, Vietnam

CicLAvia – When LA Ditches the Car

April 24, 2019 by Abdul Rastagar3 Comments

Pity Angelinos, the unhappy residents of the City of Angels Automobiles. Few cities in the world are as car-centric as theirs. From the world’s first freeway (Pasadena Freeway) to the world’s busiest interchange (I-105 and I-110), Los Angeles was developed in the early decades of the 20th century as a marvel of modern transportation, the ultimate exemplar of mobility in a spectacular new era. Street cars, subways and light rails of east coast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Bicycle, California, Colombia, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Freeways, Los Angeles, Mexico, North America, Pasadena, Restaurants, Spain, Tesla, Traffic, Train Travel

Tips for Staying Safe and Secure in College

April 22, 2019 by Tom HalftherLeave a Comment

College or university life is really exciting for most students. It gives the students the much craved independence. You stay away from home and can basically make your own decisions. However, this life is not all roses. If not well handled, it can ruin your entire life. Also, there are security concerns that come with being in college. The truth is that not everyone around us has good intentions. You need to take more precautions to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Cell Phone, Walking tour

Questioning my Parenting

April 21, 2019 by Kathleen Forest1 Comment

“We are just going to stop here for a moment,” our guide Jon casually said as he slowed his kayak. The reason for the pause lurked just around the bend of the narrow mangrove tunnel. The happy chatter and banter of the morning halted rather abruptly. We had seen many alligators sunning themselves on the banks of the Turner River that morning, but the one that lay ahead of us was in a different league, and it was blocking our path. With its eyes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: National Park, River Rafting, Sand, Wildlife

Estonia has launched an influencer campaign with a twist called #EstonianWay

April 20, 2019 by Dave2 Comments

There is a place where cars drive on frozen sea, sauna is a weekly ritual and the wilderness is your stage. Celebrities have come and lived the #EstonianWay. #EstonianWay is an influencer campaign by Visit Estonia to celebrate the country’s 100th birthday and inspire people to explore Estonia. 100 different celebrities from all over the world – YouTubers, rock stars, influencers, journalists, sports legends, Michelin star chefs, TV hosts – … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Avocado, Beach, Fashion, Festival, Photography, Scuba Diving, Sports

Cappadocia in Winter – Surreal and Breathtaking

April 18, 2019 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

“You should also go see Cappadocia while you're here. It is very beautiful and unique too,” recommends Yucel Ikiler. As a life long local, he would know. And if there is one thing I've learned in my travels, it's to listen to advice from locals. Cappadocia is only an hour drive from the Ercyies ski resort, where we have been skiing for the last few days. And it turns out to be even more beautiful in winter, when the orange-red rocks are covered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Caves, China, Culture, History, Museum, Resort, Ski Trip, Wine Tasting

Top Private Tours in Paris

April 15, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

I first visited Paris 20 years ago when my brother and I were taking full advantage of our summer break from college to backpack around Europe for 2 months. This was our first independent trip together overseas and my first trip to Europe; Paris was our first stop. I remember being in awe of the giant monuments, the city's history and falling in love with all the museums and the city's rich history. I've been wanting to return to Paris for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Chocolate, Europe, Flea Market, History, Los Angeles, Monks, Paris, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

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