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Paint the Town Red at Georgetown’s 19th Annual Red Poppy Festival

January 25, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Central Texas town to celebrate poppy season with three-days of family festivities (GEORGETOWN, Texas) Georgetown, Texas, the "Red Poppy Capital Of Texas," will celebrate spring and its signature red poppies with the 19th Annual Red Poppy Festival April 27-29th, in and around The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas. The town's association with the red poppy started when Henry Purl Compton (aka "Okra"), who served in the American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Culture, Dallas, Europe, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Music, Shopping Mall, Texas

Gardens of Singapore

January 24, 2018 by Abdul RastagarLeave a Comment

What comes to mind when you hear the name Singapore? For me, it’s high rises, global finance, the famed marina and, of course, that huge infinity pool overlooking the city. But, to my surprise, these were not the things I noticed when I first arrived. Instead, what caught my attention was how green and alive with plants the city was. It started directly at Changi airport, where I immediately spotted the living green wall in the arrivals hall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Asia, Christmas, Drinking, England, Flowers, Garden, Music, Rainforest, Singapore, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wildlife

The Best Eats in Bermuda

January 22, 2018 by Allison Tibaldi5 Comments

Perhaps you’ve come to Bermuda for it’s pink sand beaches, blue sea and quirky knee-length shorts? Steal away from these worthy attractions and you’ll reap mouth-watering mealtime rewards. Bermuda’s food scene is discretely on fire. Islands of all sizes hold gustatory riches. Caribbean islands especially excel on the culinary front. They tend to be melting pots of flavor, attributed to the influences of centuries of invaders, pirates and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, Art, Avocado, Bahamas, Beach, Beer, Bermuda, Caribbean, Coffee, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, History, Jamaica, Maine, Restaurants, Sand

Dave’s Dominica Taxi Service

January 21, 2018 by Dave14 Comments

I must have picked up about 15 people today with my self titled new job on the island, "Dave's Dominica Taxi service". Getting around from place to place is dependent on the generosity of drivers - and this hitch hiking seems like an easy and cheap way to see the island. With bridges still out or damaged from the tropical storm in 2015 - one of the main roads was closed leaving a smaller road through the rainforest as the alternative way to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bridges, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Europe, Hawaii, Hiking, Hitch Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Papua New Guinea, Rainforest, South America, Taxi, Trekking, Wildlife

Top 4 sports events to watch in 2018

January 20, 2018 by Andrew LLeave a Comment

The next 12 months promise to be a delight for sports fans across the world, with a vast array of top events taking place throughout 2018. Winter sports and football provide the year's top two attractions, with the Winter Olympics and the World Cup set to draw massive crowds to South Korea and Russia respectively. Winter Olympics, South Korea Scheduled to take place PyeongChang from February 9-25, the Winter Olympics brings together the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Argentina, Brazil, England, Europe, Film, France, Germany, Golf, History, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Moscow, Russia, Ski Trip, Spain, Sports

People I met on the Romanian train ride – Part 1

January 20, 2018 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Travelling by train is an easy and affordable way to see Romania as the country offers an extensive rail network connecting all major cities and towns. Its official website https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/ provides comprehensive train timetables and fare information. During my visit to Romania, I chose train as my means of transportation to whisk me from one city to the other. The experience was both exhilarating and intimidating to me.  Why does it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Drinking, Food and Wine, Malaysia, Romania, Walking tour

The Hottest Spots In Amsterdam You Simply Have To Visit

January 19, 2018 by Alexandra ALeave a Comment

Amsterdam might be one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world, but if you only have a few days to spend in this amazing city, you can’t waste a moment on popcorn fares. You want the good stuff, the spots that will stick with you long after you’ve left. That’s what we’ll be looking at today. Now, it’s important to note that the places you’ll be visiting today won’t necessarily paint Amsterdam in terms of how the locals see it. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Amsterdam, Art, Canals, Celebrity, Chicago, Culinary travel, Culture, History, Hollywood, Jordan, Museum

Best Spots to Grab a Beer in Fort Collins, CO

January 18, 2018 by Veronica Baas1 Comment

Fort Collins is home to over 20 unique, successful breweries. Some are nationally recognized, and for good reason, but don’t miss out on the hidden gems this college town has to offer. Use this guide to brewery hop and you’ll hit the best local microbreweries, and popular companies too! New Belgium Brewing Company New Belgium takes number one for a couple reasons. They offer the best tour experience in town, and it’s free. They serve you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Beer, Belgium, Colorado, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Walking tour

New Brunswick, Canada Invites Travelers to Tackle Winter Head-On

January 17, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Five Reasons to #ExploreNB this Snow Season NEW BRUNSWICK (January 2017) – With the highest snowfall in the Canadian Maritimes, winter in New Brunswick delivers a number of reasons for travelers to come out of hibernation and enjoy the province’s cold weather culture. From snow-filled outdoor adventures to festivals, here are just five ways to discover real winter in New Brunswick. Winter Glamping Ridgeback Lodge, located less than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beer, Bicycle, Canada, Chocolate, Christmas, Culinary travel, Culture, Festival, Lodge, National Park, Restaurants, Romantic, Ski Trip, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Escaping to La Brenne National Parc, France

January 16, 2018 by Steph CookeLeave a Comment

Sipping my coffee by the lake, I could just make out a tiny dark speck in the water. Eagerly grabbing my friend’s binoculars I trained them onto the black dot, and as it slowly came into focus, resembling a small beaver with a rat like tail, I realised that I was looking at a coypu… We were in La Brenne National Parc, in the Indres Department of Central France, named after the river Indre that flows through the region. Seeking a taste of rural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Beach, Coffee, Drinking, France, History, Monks, Museum, Paradise, Sand, South America, Sports, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

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