A slice of local life on Skopelos Island Last June, my husband and I spent three wonderful weeks on Skopelos Island in Greece, the largest island of the Sporades chain east of the mainland. One evening, after a dinner down by the Skopelos town harbor at Στου Δημητράκη (where we dined on giouvetsi, mousaka and ekmek, by the way), we ventured back up the hill around to the City School to watch a night of traditional dancing. The show started at … [Read more...]
From Sea to Shining Sea: Rediscovering America’s Beauty
One of the joys of being a travel writer is that I get to fulfill my quench for knowledge and adventure daily. Whether by plane, train or even camel on occasion, I am fortunate to explore the nooks and crannies of this planet, absorbing the cultures, traditions, religions and especially the cuisine of foreign lands. Amongst the passport stamps and customs checkpoints, it remains important to me to explore my roots. And that is why every year I … [Read more...]
6 Things You Didn’t Know About St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick's Day is the quintessential Irish holiday celebrated around the world by millions. Dressing head-to-toe in green and partying through the streets of Dublin on this glorious occasion that every traveler to enjoys a little revelry should experience at least once in their lives - but what do we really know about the holiday? According to most, we can generally assume that people know that St. Patrick's Day is the day that some Irish … [Read more...]
The World’s First Dreamworks Animation Water Park will open on March 19, 2020
The largest indoor water park in North America will open at American Dream on March 19, along with the beginning of retail EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (March 1, 2020) — American Dream, the unrivaled destination for style and play, is set to usher in its next chapter on March 19, 2020, with the highly anticipated opening of the world's first and only DreamWorks Animation Water Park, and the celebration of American Dream's first retail offerings. … [Read more...]
Riding Raw by Sue Hollis
High powered and very successful business woman, Sue Hollis boasts a list of achievements including running a multi-million dollar company and along the way being voted one of Australia's Top 10 Women Entrepreneurs. Finding her self soulless, feeling empty and enduring physical ailments because of her significant workload - she seeks an escape. Walking away from her old life, she plans an epic road trip on the other side of the world - in North … [Read more...]
San Francisco Hotel Review: The Newly Renovated Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Where to Stay Lodging in San Francisco varies depending on the location and season you choose to visit. It's however no secret that San Francisco is one of America's most expensive cities and it often leaves visitors wondering how to choose a hotel that fits into their budget. SF Neighborhoods San Francisco has many different neighborhoods to choose from such as: Financial District (downtown), Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Mission District, … [Read more...]
Touring Washington DC with a Young Teenager
When my son finished 6th grade, I promised to reward him with a trip to anywhere he wants, as long as it was centered on American history. I am a firm believer that true learning happens through classroom theory is paired with experiential learning. So we set out on a long weekend to bring his history lessons, past and future, to life. After a week of research and contemplation, he selected Washington, D.C. as his destination. Off we went on a … [Read more...]
America’s Best Kayaking Vacations
Whether you are looking for a week of white water rafting or a peaceful day on the lake, our country has some incredible locations to drop your paddle, shed your stress, and see the world from an entirely new perspective. From the cold, clean waters of Alaska, to the unique natural habitats of Florida, here are seven of our country’s best Kayaking vacations. Prince William Sound, Alaska Located in the heart of the Chugach National Forest in … [Read more...]
New Trend: Medical Travel
Having thе реrfесt bоdу iѕ nоt еаѕу. You need hоurѕ and hundrеdѕ of dоllаrѕ ѕреnt аt thе gуm, hard diets and a lоt оf timе for уоu. Evеn if уоu dо аll thеѕе, оftеn thе rеѕultѕ аrе nоt those thаt уоu expect. You fееl that уоur body iѕ аt wаr with уоur gоаlѕ? Nо wоrriеѕ! Plаѕtiс ѕurgеrу in Turkеу саn ѕоlvе аll your problems аnd nоbоdу will еvеn knоw уоu had ѕurgеrу. Turkey iѕ a rеnоwn рlаѕtiс surgery hub, fаmоuѕ for itѕ experienced and … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger of the Year
A story about finding your own road, rather than chasing a destination, has won travel writer Erik Gauger the title of Travel Blogger of the Year. Gauger's winning story 'The Places Between' highlights the joy of travel as a journey of discovery, rather than focusing on a destination as the end goal. "Today, a lot of travel influencing makes us feel like travel means a certain destination. But to me, it's the actual act of traveling, of … [Read more...]
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