It has been a long day, yet one that has been extremely enjoyable. Two days in a car would not have been a preferred choice after my disastrous week of cycling in the Atlas Mountains but Mousa, my guide, has made the right calls with stops for both the sights on the way and for breaks, as well as sensing when to chat and when to leave me to doze. The further we drive - the further into the desert we go - the better the scenery. We are roughly … [Read more...]
Jackson Hole’s Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017
Ah, the beauty of Wyoming and the awesome splendor of a total solar eclipse -- what more could one ask for on a summer vacation? Last August, I finally checked these two long-standing items off my bucket list. From the time I was young, solar eclipses have captivated my imagination, and I have been intrigued about Jackson Hole ever since I did some internet marketing work for a couple of hotels there several years ago. I just never seemed to … [Read more...]
Enjoy Oxnard’s Culinary Side during “Oxnard Dine, Wine & Beer Week”
Enjoy Oxnard’s Culinary Side during “Oxnard Dine, Wine & Beer Week” January 19-28, 2018 Oxnard, CA – Both residents and visitors are invited to discover the many flavors of Oxnard during “Oxnard Dine, Wine & Beer Week” taking place January 19-28, 2018. A variety of unchained and unique restaurants throughout Oxnard will participate providing foodies with an opportunity to savor delicious cuisine, wine and beer at discounted prices. … [Read more...]
Mayor Garcetti Announces a Record-breaking Year for the L.A. Economy
LOS ANGELES —Los Angeles' economy continued to surge in 2017, as tourism, travel through LAX, and Port cargo broke all-time records yet again. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the record-breaking numbers today at LAX's Tom Bradley International Terminal, alongside Councilmember Joe Buscaino and leaders from the Los Angeles Convention & Tourism Development Department, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Los Angeles World Airports, and the … [Read more...]
New Travel Advisories for U.S. Travelers
On January 10, 2018, the Department of State launched improvements to how we share information with U.S. travelers. These improvements will provide U.S. citizens with clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide. Under the new system, every country will have a Travel Advisory, providing levels of advice ranging from 1 to 4: Level 1 - Exercise Normal Precautions: This is the lowest advisory level for safety and … [Read more...]
The Oltrepo Pavese – Milan’s Secret Wine Region
Though frequently called the Tuscany of the North of Italy, the Oltrepò Pavese in Lombardy, only 40 miles south of Milan, is fairly unknown abroad. Tourists pass the area closely when travelling to the real Tuscany, to Umbria or further south. This is a pity as the Oltrepò really offers something worthwhile for almost every tourist, especially food and wine lovers. The area offers smooth hills, medieval villages and castles, panoramic views, … [Read more...]
The enchanted wedding on an Island of Wonder
A blue sky streaking above, the wave endlessly lapping in an ocean extending off the horizon, what would the perfect wedding entail? The walk down the isle is the memory that makes some smile in tearful glee right up to their old age. A magical wedding is hard to pull off unless you are in Bali Island. Vast expanses of oceanic views, lush tropical vegetation and splendid beaches, the island are the ideal venue for a wedding. As if that is not … [Read more...]
Keeping Fit in the Winter at Destination Kohler
Growing up in the Midwest, it is a rite of passage to fall victim to winter weight gain. With shorter days and frigid temperatures, leisurely strolls to the store turn into short sprints to the bus. Daily activities that help you stay slender tend to hibernate as the common Midwesterner slips into a more sedentary lifestyle. While some people seek relief by flying to warm weather destinations for extended weekend trips, for many people, that's … [Read more...]
Je Me Souviens Quebec / I Remember Quebec
“Quebec is the most beautiful city in North America I’ve seen.” – Sebastian Bach Leaving aside that Sebastian has quite clearly never been to Puebla, Mexico, I am inclined to agree with him. Quebec, indeed, is a most fanciful city, romantically trapped in an era long gone and full of Old World charm. I first visited it on a day trip from Montreal with my dad fifteen years ago. Dare I steal Quebec’s honored motto of “Je me souviens” (I … [Read more...]
An Exciting Trip to a Renaissance Festival
Horse hooves are pounding the ground at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival! Then- BAM! A wooden lance strikes armor, wood splinters fly and both knights are layed-out on the ground. I hear a member of the audience ask someone, "Ya think this is fake?" This is asked as the wobbly knights stand up, wood splinters from the lances are scattered on the ground and the sand and dirt pour from the suits of armor. It is a performance, some of it may be … [Read more...]
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