Compared to our time intensive work of visiting hundreds of wineries in the world famous Napa Valley, visiting wineries in Thailand is a fairly straight forward endeavor. We were told there are only 6 wineries in the entire country, 4 of which are in the vicinity of Khao Yai; without spending much time at all, we have already visited 50% of the countries wineries. Our latest winery visit was to Alcidini (the latin name for a local Kingfisher … [Read more...]
Tick Off These Great Victorian Locations for the Adventurous Traveller
Tourists from across Australia and all around the world visit the southern state of Victoria every year. No matter what the season, the reason Victoria attracts so many adventure seekers and visitors is that the state is varied and has so much to offer. Let’s check out some things you should tick off your “traveller’s to-do list” when in Victoria. Breathtaking Steavenson Falls Located on Falls Road in Marysville, Victoria, Steavenson Falls … [Read more...]
Puerto Vallarta Recognized with Conde Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Aware for the Top 10 Small Cities in the World
NEW YORK — Condé Nast Traveler magazine announced the results of its annual Readers' Choice Awards, with Puerto Vallarta recognized as No. 5 among the "Top 10 Small Cities in the World." "We welcome this honor with open arms in Puerto Vallarta because it represents so many of the people who have visited our great shores," said Javier Aranda, Director of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board. "During the voting period, we read so many kind posts … [Read more...]
3 Cruise Excursions Highlights in the Caribbean
Scattered across the cerulean ocean is the Caribbean Islands, and the best time to visit these wonderful islands is from December to April when it’s slightly cooler and less humid. The average temperature is between 24-29°C, which makes these islands the perfect place to spend a few hours when traveling through the Caribbean Sea. Cruise excursions are one of the best ways to admire local destinations when you get off the ship. You could go for … [Read more...]
Ultimate Guide To Visit Ahmedabad India
Ahmedabad is a large city and the former capital of Gujarat, the western state of India. The blogger wanted to visit an Indian city that was both culturally and economically important in the past, as it is now. Definitely, Ahmedabad is the best place that can be visited after enjoying the grandeur of Dubai and thus, this city is chosen for spending the vacation there. Tourists should make a prior flight booking, to get air tickets at affordable … [Read more...]
Tips For Travelling With Kids To Dubai For The First Time
Dubai is a prominent city in the Middle East, as it is a major center of international trade and industries. However, it is also a popular tourist destination and many interested people arrive here for having a view of all tourist attractions of this place. They need to make prior bookings of the hotels in Dubai, as instant accommodation is almost impossible due to the huge foreign crowd in this city. Reputed travel agencies can help tourists in … [Read more...]
Fjords of Iceland
Of my 13 trips to Iceland so far, my most memorable one was my first time there, in 2002, when I happened to meet my future wife. At a distant second was our trip in the summer of 2011, when we took a week-long road trip through the West Fjords region, the far northwestern peninsula that juts out into the cold North Atlantic Ocean like a dragon's head on a Viking longboat. It's not necessarily an inaccessible nor difficult drive to get … [Read more...]
A Dream of Mine, To Take a Gorilla Safari in Uganda
My bucket list of countries high on my list to still visit is dwindling in number - this shorlist focuses on either memorable experiences or unique natural outdoor natural attractions. Long on my list has been a visit to parts of eastern Africa to see the gorillas in the wild. My interest was rekindled after talking to a good friend of mine who is on a mission to see every country in the world. He recently returned from parts of eastern Africa … [Read more...]
John Muir Slept Here
The best place to walk in the footsteps of John Muir is Yosemite National Park, where the famed naturalist and conservationist hiked and climbed granite domes, lovingly surveyed plants and animals, studied with rapt eyes “cloud mountains” in the sky, and developed his passion for wild spaces. Another place that evokes feelings for one of the visionary creators of our national park system is his old home in Martinez, California, about an hour … [Read more...]
Pissing on Snakes: a Postcard from Georgia; the Country on the Fringes of Europe
Too vast. My eyes have nothing to rest on, sliding over rolling landscapes. With no point to hold my gaze, I’m afraid of tripping over the horizon. The road doesn’t look like it was designed to lead anywhere but merely to serve as a metaphorical symbol of the journey into the unknown. There isn’t much to know in the unknown, it seems. It looks unfinished and bare. Only in places the ground is covered with withered grasses, sometimes leafless … [Read more...]
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