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Moon Ecuador

April 21, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Moon Ecuador by Julian Smith and Jean Brown Certain countries often have one site or attraction that pops to mind when mentioning that country. For Ecuador it is certainly the Galapagos Islands but this country has so much more to offer than these famous Islands. Moon Ecuador covers each of this country's major regions well including the coastal zones, the great mountains of the Northern Andes and the jungles east of the Andes. The capital … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Andes, Ecuador, Mountain Climbing

Lee Abbamonte: Global Super Traveler

April 20, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Lee Abbamonte is on a global quest to visit all of the world's countries and furthermore complete this task before the age of 37 years, 9 months, 17 days. In doing so, Lee would be the youngest person on the planet to have visited all the countries in the world. We recently had a chance to ask him about his globe trotting exploits as well as his unique advice.   Q. You are quickly becoming one of the world's most traveled individuals, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Afghanistan, America, Angola, Asia, Britain, Canada, England, Europe, Food and Wine, France, Interview, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Korea, Mexico, New York City, Passport, Restaurants, South America

Culinary Institute Napa Japanese Tsunami Relief Dinner

April 19, 2011 by Dave1 Comment

This is a last minute event for Napa Valley California residents or those in the area, or those wanting to help support the Japanese Tsunami relief effort. Rising Sun, Raising Support Thursday, April 21, 2011 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CIA Students, Faculty and Staff Invite You to a Feast of Japanese Cuisine and Wines of the Napa Valley to benefit The American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund Location: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Wine · Tagged: America, California, Culinary travel, Drinking, Japan, Napa Valley, Sushi, Tsunami, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

The CAAC in Seville

April 19, 2011 by Miss MociLeave a Comment

At the beginning of May Seville will host its famous Feria de Abril. As a yearly festivity that this region is known for worldwide, it is filled with many exciting events to which people from all over the world come to renting apartments in Seville to join the party. The dates for this year's Feria are May 2nd to May 8th. If you haven't been to Seville before and the exciting Feria got you in the mood to relax and calm down a little bit a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Culture, History, Museum, Spain

Culebra Island, Puerto Rico

April 18, 2011 by Dave2 Comments

Semana Santa can be a crazy time in Latin countries in April - especially on beach destinations or on airplanes where seating sometimes becomes quite limited. Yesterday we experienced the craziness on small Culebra Island, 18 miles off shore from mainland Puerto Rico and only 12 miles from St. Thomas and the US Virgin Islands. Flamenco Beach has been voted one of the top beaches in the Caribbean by several publications. Usually its pure white … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Beach, Caribbean, Food and Wine, Puerto Rico, Sailing, Sand

The Wizard of Christchurch

April 18, 2011 by John Edwards1 Comment

EVERYONE knows J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed entirely on location downunder by Kiwi director Peter Jackson. But did you know that a real sorcerer, a magi of magic realism straight out of the Oscar-winning series, only rather recently left New Zealand after the nasty Christchurch Earthquake of 2011. Born Ian Brackenbury Channell in London (4 December 1932), "The Wizard of Christchurch" is an inspired soap-box … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: American Airlines, Antarctica, Art, Caribbean, Coffee, England, Fiji, Journey, London, Markets, Michigan, Missouri, Museum, New York City, New Zealand, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, Shopping Mall

5 things you must do in Rio De Janeiro

April 16, 2011 by Ivona SiniarskaLeave a Comment

As Easter weekend is just around the corner - I thought I would share with you how I spent my Easter in Rio. While Brazil is a country that I know is stunning and has many cities to visit, as well as one of the world's largest waterfalls, there is a lot to see I will have to return for. Last Easter, I simply flew down for the weekend (wouldn't recommend changing hemisphere's for three days unless you have to) to see my 7th and final world … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Beach, Brazil, Easter, Fashion, Lifestyle, Music, River Rafting, Sailing, Seafood, Walking tour

…A Quick Injection of Vitamin D

April 15, 2011 by Ivona SiniarskaLeave a Comment

We all have those moments in life, myself more frequently during the winter months, during which we just want to leave everything behind and run away or hide to clear our heads. Last week I did just that... Cabin in Tulum to which I have frequently run away to I have never been one of those people who can run a hot bath, soak and be magically refreshed and focused for the following week of my life - simply not me. I was always a shower … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, America, Australia, Beach, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Culture, Egypt, Fashion, Ghana, Mexico, Nightlife, North America, Paradise, Resort, Sand, Ski Trip, South America, Sydney, Tanzania

Walking the Walk in NYC

April 14, 2011 by Catherine SweeneyLeave a Comment

On a recent visit to New York City, I followed in the footsteps of immigrants, celebrities, and George Washington by taking a fun, educational and free walking tour provided by NYC by Foot. Their "Historic District" tour began at Spring Street and 6th Avenue, conveniently across from the subway station. The two hour walk covered about 1.2 miles of Soho, Chinatown and Little Italy - an area that includes part of the historic Five Points District. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Bakeries, Brazil, California, Culture, Fashion, Italy, Markets, New Jersey, New York City, Olives, Pizza, Restaurants, Seattle, Shopping Mall, Village, Walking tour

Hacienda Campo Rico – Puerto Rico

April 13, 2011 by Dave6 Comments

We visited Hacienda Campo Rico today minutes from central San Juan in Puerto Rico. This 2000 acre plus "ranch" is home to several companies offering a variety of activities. After hopping on ATV's we ripped through the ranch, screaming through tall grass fields until reaching hills. Rocky, limestone, steep and rough were key components of driving here. We thought we had received our adrenaline boost for the day. Wrong, the Argo Amphibious … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Drinking, Puerto Rico, Zip line

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