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Backpacks and Bra Straps by Savannah Grace

February 2, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is book number two of the Sihpromatum series and hopefully not the last as there is still plenty of this family's round the world trip left to cover. Author Savannah Grace continues with stories from the perspective of a wide-eyed 15-year old (her age at the time of this part of their trip) who is in the enviable position of being able to experience a diversity of countries, cultures, foods and people at such a young age. This is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Africa, Asia, Backpacking, Europe, Taxi

Levitated Mass LACMA Los Angeles – February 2015

February 1, 2015 by Dave2 Comments

Levitated Mass LACMA Los Angeles This 340 ton giant boulder was moved from Riverside County in early 2012 to its final resting place at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Museum Row along Wilshire Blvd. As you enter the driveway for the parking garage you will see the rock – it looks like its resting on the ground – but a closer inspection will reveal that its actually perched above a concrete walkway. The concept for this the Levitated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Art, Los Angeles, Museum, Walking tour

Catalina Express continues Free RIDE on Your Birthday

February 1, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

Back by Popular Demand; Save Hundreds of Dollars with Enhanced Birthday Island LONG BEACH, Calif. (February 1, 2015) – Yet again, due to overwhelming popularity, Catalina Express announces the continuation of its Free Ride on Your Birthday. For the fourth consecutive year Catalina Express passengers can travel to Catalina for free on their birthdays, effective now through December 31, 2015. The offer is good for travel from all of Catalina … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Animal Rescue, Beach, Bicycle, California, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Ice Cream, Mediterranean, Palm Trees, Restaurants, River Rafting, Rock climbing, Santa Catalina, Scuba Diving

The Art of Not Doing: The Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia

February 1, 2015 by Richard Bangs1 Comment

In the eager pool of morning light there rises The Rock. It is perhaps the most iconic symbol of the implacable indifferences of inhospitable landscapes, its dimensions timeless, unsummarized. And I want to climb it. There is something in the Western mindset that arouses a near irresistible urge to climb a peak. We look up, we admire, and if possible, we act. It may be related to a primal impulse to conquer a headland, to be king of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Afghanistan, Africa Safari, Airline, Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Australia, Beach, Beer, Belgium, Bicycle, Britain, Bus Travel, Canyon, Casino, Chocolate, Coffee, Dancing, Desert

Greetings from Doha, Qatar – Just Another Beautiful Sunny Day

January 30, 2015 by Dave2 Comments

With no causeway over the open sea yet built between Bahrain and Qatar - the most convenient way between each country is via plane. It is a very short flight - something like 130km with maybe 30 minutes in air. My flight was empty - the few people on this Qatar Airways flight each had their own row as well as several rows of extra empty space around them. We were given little candies upon takeoff. Doha Airport is large, modern, gleaming and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Drinking, Museum, Shopping Mall, Taxi, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

5 Things Travelers Do Differently From Tourists – And How You Can Change Your Next Trip  

January 28, 2015 by Jay Deratany4 Comments

As we all know, not everyone who ventures beyond their home city or country has the same approach to travel.  Some are tourists and some are travelers. And it’s pretty easy to tell the difference…well, that’s not entirely accurate.  It’s pretty easy to spot a tourist, but the traveler tends to blend in, so you may not even notice he’s there at all. Tourists, you might say, stick to the beaten path and seek the stereotypical.  When they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Culinary travel, Culture, Food and Wine, France, Museum, Restaurants, Rick Steves, Walking tour

Gelato World Tour 2.0

January 27, 2015 by DaveLeave a Comment

New Gelato Partner for the Second Edition, that will start in Singapore Record requests for participation from Australia for the first stage: 16 gelato artisans in Asia / Pacific in the race for the title of World's Best Gelato Rimini Fiera – The second edition of Gelato World Tour will start in less than days in Singapore making the city state the Gelato Capital of the World for 3 days in March 2015. The event will also be an occasion to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Asia, Australia, brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Chicago, Culture, Dessert, Europe, Food and Wine, History, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, London, Malaysia, Markets, Monaco

Diamond Mills: A Luxury Boutique Hotel in the Hudson Valley

January 25, 2015 by Penny Sadler3 Comments

Named best boutique hotel in the Hudson Valley for two years in a row, the Diamond Mills Hotel has become THE place to stay for discerning travelers and visitors. Diamond Mills also has a 7000 square foot event space, and has become a popular destination wedding location. Another reason you'll want to book ahead. Cradled between the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River, Diamond Mills Hotel is ideally situated in the historic center of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Chocolate, Coffee, Fashion, Flowers, Hiking, History, Mountain Climbing, New York City, Walking tour, Wedding

An Insiders Perspective: Night tour of Bahrain

January 24, 2015 by Dave6 Comments

In doing some research prior to my travel to Bahrain I stumbled upon a website advertising private tours. I emailed the owner, Hanan (she no longer offers tours) but she kindly agreed to meetup after work. This was a real insiders tour from someone who grew up in Bahrain and knows the island extremely well. Her diversity of interests, local knowledge and passion for both travel and for Bahrain were clearly evident. We immediately drove to some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Celebrity, Meetup, Restaurants, Seafood

5 Affordable Ski Holidays in Europe

January 23, 2015 by Loukas Billas3 Comments

Ski season is already under way tempting passionate skiers worldwide to the snowy slopes of the most popular resorts in the Alps. Those of you who have already spent a few seasons skiing in award-winning ski tourist hotspots know that a weekend’s holiday may be financially draining. To those who are planning their first ski trip, the grand total in most ski resorts across Europe may seem daunting and worth giving up on the whole idea. However, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Bulgaria, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy, Poland, Resort, Restaurants, Ski Trip, Sports

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