Chile sure has a lot of laid back and beautiful rural cities. And of all of these, Pucon has to be my favorite so far. The town lies on the shores of sprawling and beautiful Lago Villarrica, at an elevation of 227 meters, and surrounded in all directions by dramatic peaks covered in lush, green forests. Above all towers the glacier of the great volcano. Like the eye of Sauron, but perhaps less sinister, it keeps constant vigil over the valley … [Read more...]
83rd Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival
ATLANTA — When the Atlanta Dogwood Festival opens for its 83rd year this spring, the city's residents and visitors will once again have the opportunity to enjoy three days of fine art and live entertainment while delighting in the delicate blooms of the dogwood tree. Hosted by the festival's nonprofit organization and held in Piedmont Park, this annual event regularly attracts 200,000+ attendees during its three days of offerings. With more … [Read more...]
i-SITE New Zealand, more than just a regular tourist information office
A tourist information office is conventionally known as a resource where visitors can learn about the local region. Generally, these are nondescript locales that seldom merit a mention. However, during my vacation in New Zealand, the local tourist information office took on a whole new meaning for me. Owned and managed by Tourism New Zealand, i-SITE Visitor Information Centers not only offer the best information to help tourists navigate, they … [Read more...]
Glimpses of Inle Lake, A must visit when in Myanmar
My formula for epic trips is something like this: travel with friends, seek out a diversity of unique and fun experiences, enjoy a bit of adventure, always imbibe in a bit of alcohol, find a balance between the natural and urban worlds, find good value for the money and meet other travelers. When Bohemian Vagabond suggested we visited Myanmar, I admit I wasn't super excited - having only visited once before near the Thai border and never … [Read more...]
Karen Rowley – Owner Many More Travels
Introduce yourself and tell our readers how you first became hooked on travel. As the owner of Many More Travels and Curated Journey, I have the best job in the world: sharing amazing culinary and wine adventures all over the world. Culinary and wine travel has brought me together with chefs, vintners, chefs, cheesemakers, farmers and families all over the world. This year I will travel with my groups to Morocco, Basque Country, Piemonte … [Read more...]
From Los Angeles to Bogota – a Day Trip
Yup, you read the headline right. I made a day trip to Bogota, Colombia from Los Angeles, USA. I'm probably not the first one to do it, but I bet not many people have done it before. So how'd it happen? Mostly through my opportunism: I managed to squeeze in a stop in Bogota while on my way to Santiago, Chile. It wasn't really on my original plans but I had a choice of two flights - one with a 4-hour layover in Lima, Peru and one with a 16-hour … [Read more...]
Chevy’s 2019 Equinox Gets Me to Portland Maine’s Growing Artisan Food & Beverage Scene
The concept of taking a road trip sounds carefree and largely based on serendipity. But after rearranging your schedule and marking time on your calendar, the realization sets in that you need a planned itinerary and well equipped vehicle to get you to the most scenic routes and can't-miss sights. It helps to have comfort and navigational assistance like you get in Chevy's 2019 Equinox. I recently tried it out on a coastal road trip to … [Read more...]
The Pull of Haystack Rock: Why I Keep Coming Back
I'm from a sleepy town in the Triad region of North Carolina. All my life, my parents took us kids to the closest beach on the east coast there was: good, old-fashioned Myrtle. Even back in the mid-1990s, it was a treasure trove of commercialism, with high-rise condos juxtaposed against centuries-old motels still somewhat holding on, amid the tearing down of the old Pavillion and the installation of a brand-new boardwalk. My toes never touched … [Read more...]
Calling All Lobster Lovers: Nova Scotia Celebrates Lobster Season With Annual South Shore Lobster Crawl
NOVA SCOTIA – Although widely known as summertime delicacy, lobster fishing season in Nova Scotia takes place in winter when lobster fishers take advantage of the cold Atlantic Ocean waters. This February 1-18, the Atlantic Canadian province pays homage to the tasty crustacean with the 2019 South Shore Lobster Crawl, a savory three-week celebration of lobster-themed experiences and tastings. In February, visitors can “crawl” along the Atlantic … [Read more...]
Backpacking Across the Island of Malta, Gozo and Comino
Are you an experienced backpacker? Are you looking for a place to visit in Europe? Or are you a newbie backpacker who want to take it easy and slow on your first adventure? If you answer yes to one or more of the questions, Malta is the best bet. Many local and foreign travelers associate Malta with four awesome phrases or words — small, warm summer temperature, picturesque, and safe. Travelers who’ve been backpacking for a long time actually … [Read more...]
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