There is a rush to Alaska. In 1898 the stampede was for gold. Today visitors are heading to the 49th state seeking the ultimate wilderness experiences in a land filled with superlatives. Alaska is the largest and western-most state. It has the longest days, the biggest fish, the longest coastline, and the most extensive wilderness (53 percent). The challenge is how to balance over two million visitors a year with conservation ethics, … [Read more...]
Where To Go To Celebrate Your Retirement
You have worked all your life. Now that you have reached your retirement, it is time to spoil yourself a little. Work will no longer bother you and you will have more time on your hands. With plenty of destinations that hold a lot of promise, which one should be first on your bucket list? Keep on reading and we’ll recommend five of the best places to celebrate this wonderful new chapter of your life! Sri Lanka If you are looking for … [Read more...]
Summer 2017 in Engadin St. Moritz, Switzerland
St. Moritz – With its array of sporting challenges, stellar events, five anniversaries, and an inspiring natural setting the Engadin mountain summer promises to be uniquely diverse in its contrasts. Engadin St. Moritz is now also providing an interactive, photo-realistic 3D map on its website for its summer season, too. As part of the Allegra Heimvorteil campaign, 125 hosts and personalities from the Engadin will be revealing their top tips in … [Read more...]
Top 5 Destinations to Watch the Sunset in Cape Town
Watching the sunset, chilled drink in hand with good company is the typical pastime for Capetonians. With it being the Mother City there're so many great places to enjoy the golden hour. Here’s our guide to the best spots to sit back and enjoy the sunset in Cape Town. Eden on the Bay Around dusk, the air at Eden on the Bay is filled with a magical ambience. Situated in Bloubergstrand, Eden on the Bay is well known for its stunning sandy … [Read more...]
Best restaurants with a sea view in Cape Town
An ice-cold drink with the sun setting in the distance, dining to sea views like no other. Cape Town has been ranked second on the list of the most beautiful cities in the world, and with good reason. With mountains as the backdrop, the coast always close by, and vibrant restaurants around every corner, there's never a dull moment in the Mother City. Imagine: crystal waters glistening far ahead as you wine and dine at some of Cape Town’s most … [Read more...]
Corpus Christi is Really Unique!
All I knew about Corpus Christi, Texas, before I visited my step-daughter, Michelle, and her family there this summer was that it was a seaside vacation town on the Gulf of Mexico. I expected to find a typical American beach resort, replete with masses of tourists and messy hedonistic vitality. And, that’s what I found - in part. Corpus Christi certainly deserves its reputation as a fun and entertaining place to vacation. And, despite its size … [Read more...]
Affordable Adventures: Explore Colorado on a Shoestring Budget
DENVER — The thought of a vacation can sometimes be daunting to those not wanting to spend a lot of money, but Colorado is home to many amazing adventures and offerings at a reasonable price, making a Rocky Mountain vacation accessible for everyone. From affordable options in world-class mountain destinations such as Breckenridge and wallet-friendly Denver, to camping in the outdoors surrounded by stunning mountain vistas or lying on the beach at … [Read more...]
Hitchhiking a boat across the Atlantic Ocean
My mission was clear: "Hitchhiking from Austria to America" by land and sea. Sailing across the Atlantic Ocean was the last episode of this first part of my world trip. And there had been moments when I seriously wondered "why the hell am I doing that?" Why should I cover a distance of 2.700 nautical miles on a 38 feet sailing catamaran? What's the point in swinging over a million waves when one can so easily fly over the? Why taking a boat, that … [Read more...]
Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Tourists planning a safari to Africa should not miss the sensational opportunity to visit Volcanoes National Park for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. This activity is the most prominent and the vital reason as to why tourists visit this Park. Mountain gorillas are extraordinary and exquisite Giant Apes found in only three countries in the whole world. (Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo). Volcanoes National Park … [Read more...]
Orlando On a Budget
Orlando, Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations for families in all the U.S. The lure of Walt Disney World® makes it an attractive option. Everyone should experience Walt Disney World® at least once in their life, right? Well, that may not be possible if you haven’t saved up. Nothing about Orlando or Walt Disney World is cheap, so you’ll need to get creative if you want to go. When researching hotels around Walt Disney World … [Read more...]
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