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Mountain Lines by Jonathan Arlan

November 1, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Author Jonathan Arlan is bored; bouncing around from New York, to Tokyo ultimately to Europe - he becomes a wanderer. Eventually he spots a map while in Serbia. For some reason it 'speaks' to him - a red line that runs from Lake Geneva through the Alps ending in the Mediterranean Sea indicating a route of about 400 miles. His curiosity peaked, Not a likely candidate to make this walk (no prior outdoor experience, long hikes or knowledge of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Europe, Journey, Mediterranean, New York City, Serbia, Walking tour

Chicago On A Budget: Money Saving Tips For A Vacation In The Windy City

October 28, 2017 by Allison TibaldiLeave a Comment

Chicago is a big city, but there’s no need to spend big bucks to have a great vacation. This vibrant Midwestern city is a cultural center with over 60 museums, towering buildings, innovative parks brimming with public art and a 26-mile lakefront filled with recreational possibilities. Some attractions won’t cost you a single cent but for those that do charge admission, CityPASS offers a money-saving, time saving booklet that visitors on a budget … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Art, Castle, Chicago, Cruising, Culture, Dolphin, Drinking, Egypt, Fireworks, History, Los Angeles, Michigan, Museum, Natural History, New York City, Paris, Pizza

Visit Stockton, CA launches bold new marketing initiative

October 25, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Stockton, California—Visit Stockton, the destination marketing organization for Stockton, California, has launched a bold and defiant brand campaign for the city and surrounding region. Themed #StocktonTrue, the campaign owns the city's adversity and lets people know, despite the negative perception of the city, Stockton is on the rise. Located along the California Delta, Stockton enjoys refreshing delta breezes, a vibrant waterfront, a rich … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, California, Culture, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park

Exploring Russia on a Viking River Cruise

October 24, 2017 by Ariane ColenbranderLeave a Comment

This was my first river cruise with Viking Cruises, a trip I'd dreamt about for weeks! Russia, the world's largest country, takes up an eighth of the world's surface, borders 14 different countries, 12 oceans and seas and spans 11 time zones. Getting Ready to Cruise Through Russia Including start and end points St. Petersburg and Moscow, our cruise includes seven stops with optional offshore excursions, some included in the fare, others … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Art, Beer, Bus Travel, Canals, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, Frankfurt, Japan, Journey, Moscow, Museum, Music, National Park, Paris

New cultural documentary series, “MY CHINESE WORKING DAY” to air across the world

October 20, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Watch explorers learn to be “Chinese for a day” through unique cultural experiences Beijing (October 2017) – “My Chinese Working Day”, a cultural documentary series pioneered by the “I’m in China” programme is available for viewing on 20 September 2017. The show, a culmination of a month-long “Global Recruitment” competition, reveals what happens when a diverse group of interna-tional explorers take on unique jobs and thrilling activities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Asia, Beijing, Bridges, China, Culture, England, History, Journey, Sailing

Design and Speed: Stuttgart’s Exquisite Mercedes and Porsche Museums

October 20, 2017 by Tom Bentley4 Comments

For a portion of the population, a car is just a utilitarian thing: go from Point A to Point B, hope you don’t run out of gas, and wash it every six months or so. But for some people, myself included, cars are an exuberant expression of ingenuity, excitement and progress. The automotive industry and its dynamic productions are colorful parts of the pageant of world history. And if you want to see some remarkably varied, thoughtful and outright … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Bus Travel, Celebrity, Cruising, Germany, History, Museum, Music, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Technology, Walking tour

3 Amazing Fishing Places in the US you Shouldn’t Miss

October 18, 2017 by Bob ColteringLeave a Comment

Whether you like one kind of fishing or the next, the fact is that the United States of America is jam-packed with wonderful places where you can throw your line and battle some seriously hardcore fish. To make sure that you don’t miss out on some of the most amazing angling locations, we’ve put together a short list of the three breathtaking fishing spots. They’re loved by fishermen across the country, so perhaps you should check them out if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, California, Fishing, Illinois, Massachusetts, Restaurants, Seafood

Wine Tasting in Thies Senegal

October 18, 2017 by Dave7 Comments

With only two wineries in the country, our wine tasting options during our visit were somewhat limited. I reached out to both producers – one a grape producer with a small vineyard outside of Dakar (Le Clos des Baobabs) and the other a fruit wine producer (Vin du Sahel Winery) in Thies, the “second city” of Senegal – about 90 mins by car from Dakar. The founders of Vin du Sahel Winery, Joe Sambou (along with his wife Kim) have multicultural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Chicago, France, Georgia, Restaurants, Sand, Spain, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

A long weekend exploring Geneva

October 15, 2017 by SallyLeave a Comment

My idea of a good way to spend a bank holiday weekend is none other than jet setting off to a foreign land. My best friend was traveling in Italy and Switzerland, so I decided to meet her in Geneva for 3 days. Let me start off by saying that Geneva is not cheap. Ranked as the most expensive city in Europe, anywhere you go for food or drinks, is generally overpriced. So if you’re a backpacker on a budget, Geneva (and the majority of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Bus Travel, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, France, Hiking, Italy, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Music, Nightlife, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Switzerland, Taxi, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Mushroom Madness in Mendocino County

October 14, 2017 by Dave1 Comment

MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIF. – As the flavors of fall arrive in Northern California's Mendocino County so does the annual crop of coveted candy cap, chanterelle, porcini and hedgehog mushrooms. Straddling historic Highways 1 and 101 with nearly 2,500 sq. miles of live oak and stately redwood groves, the region is a natural hotspot for some 3,000 mushroom varieties, 500 of which are edible. The annual haul is nothing short of historic, nurturing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Beer, California, Culinary travel, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, Harvest, Mendocino, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Oakland, Photography, Redwoods, Resort, Restaurants, Sacramento, San Francisco

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