Tennessee is largely a rural state in the southern United States, well known for its country music and cuisine. The state's great natural beauty is evident in the popularity of the Smokey Mountain Range. Tennessee's mountains, woodlands, and caverns offer some of its most breathtaking landscapes. Nashville and Memphis get much of the attention in Tennessee as the two major metropolises. Eastern Tennessee is home to many towns just a short … [Read more...]
Travel Smart: Items to Pack in Your Carry-On for Every Flight
For the best flight experience, don’t forget to pack these essentials in your carry-on Traveling smart means packing smart, as the two things undoubtedly go hand in hand. Maybe you’re an experienced traveler who already knows this, or maybe you’ve only been on a few short-term trips in your lifetime. Regardless, one of the most essential components to flying is figuring out which things will go in your carry-on bag. This is a strategic matter … [Read more...]
Landing in Paro, One of the World’s Most Dangerous Airports – Interview with Chhimi Dorji, Captain of Drukair
Q. Landing in Paro airport is different and way more challenging than landing in other airports due to the location of the airport in a valley surrounded by towering mountains, making it one of the most dangerous airports for landing in the world. What are the take-off and landing procedures? Indeed, flying in and out of the Paro Airport is such a thrill for pilots. I would term it as one of the most "demanding" as it requires the highest … [Read more...]
“Hiko in Tonga” – A Vanishing Culture of Women Jugglers in Tonga – Interview with Paprika Leaverton, Filmmaker, Professional Juggler and Entertainment Performer
Hiko is an ancient form of juggling in Tonga where women continuously toss tui tui nuts in the air. It is a game played only by women in this Polynesian nation and is on the verge of extinction. Paprika traveled to Tonga to capture this long-lost tradition on film. Recently, I had a chance to ask Paprika a few questions about this award-winning documentary. Q. How did you get into juggling, what drew you to juggling and what juggling does to … [Read more...]
Virginia Chan, Founder of Humid with a Chance of Fishballs
Q. You moved from Vancouver to Hong Kong in 2012 to join the corporate world. Vancouver is also known as “city of neighborhoods” with a sizable portion of Hong Kong immigrants. What do you see the similarities and differences between both cities in terms of culture, people and of course, local food? In terms of culture - I think Hong Kong tends to lean towards workaholic culture. Time is money, and everything runs at a faster pace here. If … [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...]
A Complete Guide To Getting The Train From Madrid To Seville
Travelling around Spain is an incredible experience, made better by the quality of the Spanish train network, particularly the Spain high speed rail service. The network makes visiting multiple cities and towns across Spain a breeze, with large stations, comfortable trains and quick connection and travel times. Given the ease of train travel in Spain, and the variation between Spanish cities, we wanted to travel from Madrid to Seville via train, … [Read more...]
Visit Minsk, Belarus – December 2021
Off the beaten path for most visitors to Europe, the country is slowly opening up to tourism - with the waiving of a visa for a number of countries for short term visitors flying into and out of Minsk - which began in early 2017. The airport is not located within the city - rather it can take up to an hour to reach the city center. Refreshingly one doesn't find the crowds and tourist buses all pining to see the same historic sites as one would … [Read more...]
Experience Venice Italy Like A Local: Yes, They Exist!
Venice, Italy is getting something of a bad reputation lately. The most unique and beautiful city in the world is known equally for its maddening crowds as the bridges and canals. Although it is in Italy, the culinary capital of the world, it is known for overpriced and awful food. This is making people wonder if traveling to Venice is going to be a good idea. It’s a travel bucket list item for many, but is it worth it? Traveling to Italy is … [Read more...]
A Wine Focused Visit to France
One of the most memorable vineyards in all of my travels is the tiny vineyard at the Bordeaux Airport - because whenever I see this vineyard I know I'm within a short drive to some of the most coveted terroir on the planet. And in all my travels around the globe - its not like I've seen very many vineyards planted at airports! The few people on my flight scattered as soon as we landed; I took full advantage of a totally empty airport to … [Read more...]
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