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Gullible Travels by Ronnie Berman

November 2, 2015 by Dave1 Comment

Author Ronnie Berman, now over 70 years old spent the better part of the last 10 years traveling the world. This book is a dated Journal of his various trips over an approximate seven year period from mid 2007 to mid-2014. This is a fast read where Mr. Berman goes from one experience to the next describing daily activities while he is on the road. Travel is not always exciting and Mr. Berman makes sure to nearly always describe the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books ·

Sydney New Years Fireworks – November 2015

November 1, 2015 by Dave1 Comment

One of the world's first (each year) as well as greatest firework spectacles rings in the new years every January 1st in Sydney Australia. People come from around the world for this magical display of light, noise and crowds. There are always two displays, one held at 9pm, generally shorter and for families and children who do not want to stay up most of the night and then the main display held at the stroke of midnight. Fireworks blast over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Art, Australia, Bridges, Dancing, Fireworks, Sydney

Travels in Myanmar, with Buddha Behind the Wheel

November 1, 2015 by Tom Bentley12 Comments

If the Buddha was driving in heavy urban traffic, would he honk? Much as that sounds like some wisecracking riddle, it’s a thought that occurred to me while my taxi’s driver was navigating the maelstrom of traffic in Yangon, Myanmar. Yangon has over five million people, and at times during my days in the city, it seemed that most of them were behind the wheel. Yet, though traffic surged, darted and inched, drivers seemed patient, and honks—if you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Burma, Culture, Drinking, India, Monks, Taxi, Traffic, Wildlife

Off Beat Destinations for an Adventurous Holiday

November 1, 2015 by Rob FLeave a Comment

The lists of the best travel destinations are always biased towards a few places like France, England and Switzerland, and in some cases India and Turkey. While these places are of course spectacularly awesome, there are some other places in the world that are less heard of but offer quite a captivating experience for adventure lovers. Sometimes we want our travel experience to be more unique and special. Sometimes we do not want the hassle of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Asia, China, Culture, England, Food and Wine, France, History, Ice Cream, India, Iran, Markets, Mediterranean, Mosque, National Park, Oman, Seafood, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Wildlife

3 Affordable Family Holiday Classics

October 30, 2015 by Rob FLeave a Comment

In today’s busy world, it is becoming quite a hard task for us to spend some quality time with our family. Although we do always try to have fun with our family at the weekends, but a decent holiday trip to a distant place can change our mindset for quite a while. But in most cases, we lack time and in other cases we lack the money to visit some of the classic holiday destinations. But there are some places that are unexpectedly budget friendly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beach, Culture, Dancing, France, Music, Portugal, Spain, Village

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

October 30, 2015 by Dave5 Comments

There is a private island where the wind blows in the beach pines and the gentle surf laps on the silky white sand. A place that is much loved for moments that can be counted as too short and then left to it's natural state just as quickly. This place is Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, a private island. Holland America Line has a 99 year lease from the Bahama government to manage the island and their ships exclusively anchor off shore and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Alaska, America, Animal Rescue, Bahamas, Beach, Canada, Caribbean, Cruising, Drinking, England, Europe, Food and Wine, Sand, Scuba Diving, Walking tour, Wildlife

FlightHub Presents Top 12 South American Wonders

October 29, 2015 by Juan F2 Comments

FlightHub, the largest Canadian online travel company, is a firm that strives to inspire people to become travellers and catch that wanderlust bug. There are 12 countries in South America with their own unique features and FlightHub has tallied and compared them here for you. Natural sites, historical infrastructures and majestic landforms scattered all over the continent. If you ever decide to explore the vast continent, make sure to bring a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Argentina, Art, Chile, Colombia, Desert, Ecuador, Food and Wine, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Paradise, Peru, Sailing, South America, Trekking, Wanderlust, Wildlife

A Family Friendly Day in Tijuana

October 29, 2015 by Penny Williams1 Comment

Do you know the zonkey? Along the Avenida Revolucion (the most famous street in Tijuana) you are likely to find the Zonkey.  Some attached to carts, some on a corner with their owner next to a feed box of hay.  All offer a variety of sombreros to wear and one of the best photo opportunities in Tijuana. and are there.  A Zonkey is a donkey that has been painted with stripes and looks more like a zebra. The donkey painting started many years … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, California, Culture, Drinking, Film, Food and Wine, Mexico, Museum, Music, Restaurants, San Diego, Shopping Mall, Technology, Walking tour

Myanmar, Lost in Translation

October 26, 2015 by Allison Tibaldi4 Comments

I’m in Myanmar, dining at the home of a local family, being serenaded with a nostalgic playlist of American pop tunes reminiscent of my favorite childhood radio station. It’s a surreal scene that looks like an outtake from a David Lynch movie. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. With one foot inching towards the 21st century, ancient and modern mingle with ease here. After consuming a lovingly prepared feast, my homespun hosts, joined by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bridges, Burma, Culture, Fishing, Garden, Journey, Markets, Train Travel

Music, Music Every Where and a Sip of Tennessee Moonshine to Drink

October 23, 2015 by Rachel Duchak1 Comment

Curtis Byrge Americana

“Hippie” Jack Stoddart handed around a Mason jar of chilled moonshine as music filled the air. We were close to the main stage under the big tent during the second day of the September 2015 Jammin' at Hippie Jack's Americana Roots Music, Camping & Arts Festival in Overton County, Tennessee, the home of Americana Music: so delicious. This funky, progressive, and educational gathering of Americana roots musicians and enthusiasts served … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, California, Civil War, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Flea Market, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Internet, Journey, Kentucky, Music, Tennessee, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

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