The first thing that comes to mind when you think about Catalonia is probably Barcelona. And it's true, Barcelona is its most well-known, and by far the most visited, destination. But Catalonia has much more to offer than just its capital and lots of towns and villages worth exploring. In fact, Catalonia is one of my favorite places in the world, and I could go on and on about the many beautiful places to visit there. From medieval towns to … [Read more...]
The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony with Graham Spence
This is the true story of rescue, perseverance and the remarkable communication between elephants and man. Lawrence Anthony (died in 2012) along with his wife Francoise owned a 5,000 acre reserve in Zululand, South Africa when they received word that a herd of troubled elephants would be killed unless someone could provide them a home. Scrambling to fence the preserve in time for their arrival, they barely finished their work just in time. But … [Read more...]
Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America
One of the great things about cruising is leaving the logistics to others. Certain destinations are ideally suited to cruises including Alaska, due to its vast geographical distances, remote landscapes and rugged coastal beauty. Our Alaskan Inside Passage cruise was on the Holland America Eurodam, a ship whose inaugural sail was in 2008. We first cruised on this particular ship in 2015 in the Caribbean. One certainly becomes spoiled, merely … [Read more...]
Jamaica Welcomes One Millionth Stopover Visitor for 2022
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 2022 – Continuing the destination's strong tourism recovery, Jamaica welcomed its one millionth stopover arrival for 2022 today. This significant milestone was celebrated with the arrival of Brian Simmons, who recently landed at Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport (MBJ) on JetBlue flight 1479 from New York's JFK airport. Pictured: Deputy Mayor, Montego Bay, Richard Vernon (at left); Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, … [Read more...]
Al Dar Islands, Bahrain – July 2022
A trip out to these islands takes about 10 minutes from Sitra - an island within the country that is partially set aside for industrial use. Sitra is located about 20 minutes by car from the central part of Manama. You come here for relaxation to enjoy one of several bucolic beaches that surround clear and calm waters. Park yourself on one of the beaches during a weekday (to avoid the often large crowds that descend upon the island during … [Read more...]
Discovering a new way to cruise with UnCruise Adventures
Tired of the massive cruise ships packed to the brim with thousands of tourists? Not interested in that kind of generic, high-density vacation but still want the unparalleled sightseeing and relaxation of a scenic cruise? Then maybe an Uncruise is the right cruise for you. UnCruise Adventures is unlike any cruise I’ve done in the past. And I quickly found myself warming up to the concept. After spending a day on a special “behind the scenes” … [Read more...]
Ways to Make Travel Affordable
Whether you are an avid globetrotter or if you only take one or two vacations a year, it is likely that you look forward to the times when you can get away for a little while and enjoy some time off. Vacations are a great way to practice self-care and to put a little much-needed distance between you and your hectic life for a week or two. Unfortunately, though, travel can end up being quite costly if you aren’t careful. In fact, this might be … [Read more...]
What I Learned from an Ashram
First of all, my backpacking, hostel staying, sleeping-on-trains and wild camping days have long been over. This nomadic travel-style, while fun when I was in my college years roaming around Europe and North Africa, has been replaced by something a little easier on my back and fancier in terms of luxury. Nowadays, I am partial to the kind of hotels that come with slippers, deep soaker-tubs, smart technology, and sparkling on arrival. So why would … [Read more...]
An Expert Guide To Exploring The City of Prague
When considering the best vacation destinations on the planet, what comes to your mind? Places like Paris, Dubai, Canada, Australia, Italy, Greece, and Brazil very often appear in your mind’s eye. Although these places are widely known by tourists, many other cities and countries exist which contain just as much cultural richness and attractions. One of such cities is Prague. Prague, the center of administration of the Czech Republic, is … [Read more...]
Christopher Birt, Actor and Traveler
Q. I love your “Everyday People” column, it literally reminds me of the lyrics from the Sly & The Family Stone's classic “Everyday People” – “I am no better and neither are you, we’re all the same, whatever we do, You love me, you hate me. You know me and then. You can't figure out the bag I'm in”. What inspired you to start that interview project and what have you learned through these interviews with random people? Firstly, thanks so … [Read more...]
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