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Life’s a Beach and THEN … by Julia Roberts

July 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is the first book in the Liberty Sands trilogy by UK based Julia Roberts. It centers on a secret travel blogger Holly who finds her life changed by the individuals she meets during a week in Mauritius where she is reviewing a resort under the cloak of a manufactured story to conceal her true identity. She falls in love with a handsome writer - a holiday romance that digs into the depths of her soul. But she guards secrets just as her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Trip Books · Tagged: Beach, Britain, England, Resort

The Highlands of Bukidnon

July 1, 2016 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

The 7,000+ islands in the Philippines have a colorful history painted through the varied cultures of their inhabitants and at times, dramatic history. But the country's unique setting, perhaps, reveals a more interesting story for outdoor travelers. This is especially true for the southern parts of the country including Mindanao, which is home of Bukidnon province. Its topography features an extensive plateau, however its southern and eastern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Coffee, Culture, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Philippines, Wildlife

Visit Zürich – July 2016

July 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

This small city of approximately 400,000 boasts a diversity of activities and experiences for the visitor ranging from leisurely strolls and shopping through the old city to it's modern enclaves including art centers, food and museums (over 50 museums and galleries are in the city). Zürich-West used to be home to ship building and other factories; today it features a number of cultural and creative endeavors including architecture, unique shops … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bus Travel, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Tallest Building, Train Travel

Traveling on a Budget in 2016

June 30, 2016 by Jason W.1 Comment

Traveling can be a pretty expensive venture. Expensive is, of course, a relative term. Each traveler has different financial capacities, preferences, and responsibilities. However, despite the wide-ranging financial dynamics, no one likes to spend more than they can afford or pay more for less value. Everyone wants to get the maximum value for every penny they spend. The year 2016 has been and will continue to be an exciting and affordable year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, America, Beach, Culture, Euro, Europe, Greece, Iceland, Iran, Mexico, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Romantic, Spain, Summer Travel, Vietnam

36 Hours In Downtown Napa City #DoNapa

June 29, 2016 by Penny Sadler6 Comments

California’s most famous wine region, Napa Valley beckons oenophiles and outdoor enthusiasts alike due to the beautiful landscapes and year round temperate climate, not to mention world renowned wines. It’s also relatively accessible due to two major airports within a sixty to ninety minute drive of the Valley. For visitors who would like to avoid a holiday spent driving, downtown Napa City is the perfect stopping off point. You may recall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Art, Bakeries, Bicycle, California, Coffee, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Drinking, Flowers, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Internet, Italy, Lifestyle, Markets, Napa Valley

Harar, Ethiopia

June 27, 2016 by Sam McManusLeave a Comment

Harar is undoubtedly Ethiopia’s brightest flower. If a jewel, she may be slightly chipped around the edges, though her centre continues to shine with undiminished brilliance. Of course, like most places on the continent – which Paul Theroux encapsulates as ‘a Dark Star’ – everything is a bit messed up. Located on the border of the far eastern Somali region, French-imported blue and white vintage Peugeot taxis cruise beneath Italian-built colonial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Arabic, China, Coffee, Cruising, Culture, Desert, England, Ethiopia, Europe, Flowers, India, Indonesia, Israel, Museum, Walking tour

A Coal Mine and Rock Climbing, Exploring Wales

June 26, 2016 by Dave3 Comments

Wales is built for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts; the region has participated historically in adventure exploration involving some of the most extreme corners of the planet. One has to look no further then Cardiff Bay where Captain Scott sailed out in the Terra Nova (expedition to Antarctica) or the challenging mountain and glacier terrain of Snowdonia synonymous with well known mountaineering names such as Mallory, Irvine, Hillary and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Antarctica, Art, Britain, Bus Travel, England, Europe, Everest, Glacier, Ireland, London, Museum, National Park, Rock climbing, Village

Twins Days Festival: Largest Annual Gathering of Twins in the World, Twinsburg, OH

June 25, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

Holding the Guinness Book of World Records for the “Largest Annual Gathering of Twins in the World,” the theme of this41st Festival, will be "Twins Days - Twinfinity and beyond." Twinsburg, Ohio, June 20, 2016 - The 2016 Twins Days Festival will be held August 6th and 7th (9:00 am) at Glen Chamberlain Park, 10270 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, Ohio. This annual international event is recorded as the “Largest Annual Gathering of Twins in the World” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Festival, Fireworks, Food and Wine, Ohio, Walking tour

These White Sand Dunes in New Mexico Will Blow Your Mind

June 25, 2016 by Eric BiellerLeave a Comment

Have you ever been sledding in the middle of winter and thought, jeez, this sure is great but I wish it was about 60 degrees warmer out so I wasn’t freezing my butt off and on the verge of losing my extremities to frostbite!!? Well, the dunes at the White Sand National Monument outside of Las Cruces, NM, are your dream come true! It’s a national park with literally 275 sq miles of warm, milky-white sand dunes that you can, and are encouraged … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Desert, Fashion, Food and Wine, Mexico, National Park, New Mexico, Sand, Shopping Mall

Hidden Treasures in Kota Kinabalu

June 23, 2016 by Ciara Kennedy3 Comments

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Thankfully there are stranger things in Borneo than a pale, sweaty Irish woman, otherwise I might have felt more self-conscious as I stepped out for the first time in Kota Kinabalu. While my travel companion and I weren't immediately struck by its beauty on arrival, Kota Kinabalu hides many unexpected treasures within its core. Food I never even heard of Beef Rendang before visiting Borneo, but now the smell of it instantly whisks me … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Asia, Backpacking, Beer, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Indonesia, Malaysia, Markets, Mosque, Paradise, Rainforest, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Taxi, Thailand

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