New Lodging, Arts and Entertainment, Food and Drink NAPA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2022 – Downtown Napa is the premier Napa Valley experience. This winter, discover one of the best seasons to visit wine country with an abundance of new things to explore. Enjoy new tasting rooms, restaurants and lodging options all within walking distance. Here's what's new in Downtown Napa and why it should be at the top of your list of winter destinations: New … [Read more...]
Google Flights Now Shows You Carbon Emissions Per Flight
On October 6, 2021, Google announced this new feature as part of their broader green-travel push to help consumers make useful sustainable travel choices. Flight search data for DFW-DPS, November 2021. Screenshot credit: Author figcaption From the screenshot I took above, you can see on the right side column right before the total price, what the carbon emissions would be for that particular flight. Note it is for one person traveling … [Read more...]
Time Travel in Nevada City
60 miles northeast of Sacramento lies one of the most picturesque towns in Gold Country. Nevada City, California was originally settled in 1849 and retains much of its old-world charm even today. Modern Nevada City is a haven of laidback living, drawing in post-Burning Man festival-goers with promises of wellness and recuperation. During the spring/summer season, the town comes alive with craft fairs, film festivals and live music, while … [Read more...]
Tucked Away Travel Destinations for When You Need an Escape
For many of us, the thought of getting as far away as possible from everyone and everything sounds like utter bliss. If you are looking for tucked-away travel destinations, keep reading for inspiration to fuel your wanderlust. When you need an escape away from the crowds, we are confident that one of these will be just the ticket. Storm watching in Tofino Tofino is a quaint fishing village on the west coast of Vancouver Island with a … [Read more...]
A Quick Visit to Detroit, Michigan
I've been fortunate to have visited this city twice in the past 2 years. The first time was in May 2020 and like the other major U.S. cities I visited in the early to mid part of 2020, it was a 'ghost town'. Returning this year, it was nice to see some life back in the downtown area. There is no other city like this in the U.S. - its heyday was decades ago, being built as a result of being the site of the early manufacturing of one of the most … [Read more...]
Go Lightly, How to Travel Without Hurting the Planet by Nina Karnikowski
Looking to make conscious lifestyle changes with the intent to decrease your footprint while traveling? Author Karnikowski provides numerous sections detailing how to minimalize one's impact when traveling. Small things add up especially when ideas for change are broadcast and implemented by large numbers of people. She offers easy to implement suggestions such as using an "eco friendly browser" for search (ecosia.org) to traveling closer to … [Read more...]
Launch of new Travel Company: GeoCultura
GeoCultura is pleased to announce the launch of our new travel company with a range of unique tours that focus on geology and culture and the links between the two. Our tours are an exciting new take on the traditional 'geology field trip' and combine the awe-inspiring scenery of important geological sites with the best that local culture and hospitality have to offer. They will appeal to the educated and the curious – people who wish to … [Read more...]
Visit Markleeville, California – January 2022
Located seemingly the 'middle of nowhere" this alpine community of approximately 200 people dates from the 1860s including a post office that opened in 1863. Located within the very sparsely populated Alpine County (only approximately 1200 people total live within the county), Markleyville is the largest community. There are no incorporated communities within Alpine County. Compared to South Lake Tahoe which is a major tourist destination both in … [Read more...]
Antelope Canyon: A Stunning Travel Destination
Antelope Canyon is one of the top-rated attractions in the United States. The canyons are located on Navajo land, approximately 25 miles northeast of Page, AZ. Antelope Canyon is famed for its colorful sandstone walls and unique narrow passageways that can be navigated with the help of a guide. There are many questions about how exactly Antelope Canyon was formed, but ones that is asked often is: How were the walls formed? The answer to … [Read more...]
Why Mexico is One of the Best Countries To Visit in 2022
Mexico has always been a popular tourist destination, but when you combine its rich history, vibrant culture, and varied landscapes with the opportunity for visitors to experience all of this at such an affordable price, it becomes clear why Mexico is fast becoming one of the hottest destinations on Earth. Here are a few reasons why Mexico should be at the top of everyone's tourist list this year: Historically Rich Region Mexico is no … [Read more...]
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