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Five Reasons to Visit Medellin

March 28, 2019 by Preethi ChandrasekharLeave a Comment

Lonely Planet named Colombia 2nd best country to visit in 2017. I first visited Colombia a few years ago, when I set foot into the walled city of Cartagena. I had just finished reading Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ Love in the Time of Cholera, and as I moved through the old town in Cartagena, pages of his novel came to life, setting the tone for that trip. I discovered a colorful, romantic city where Latin music and dancing greeted me … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Andes, Architecture, Art, Avocado, Bus Travel, Coffee, Colombia, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Music, Nightlife

Sri Lanka Destination Guide

March 14, 2019 by Preethi Chandrasekhar3 Comments

Sri Lanka has never really been on my bucket list of countries to see. However, I was recently invited to a destination wedding in this country and decided to take the opportunity to discover the island and what it has to offer. Sri Lanka truly has something for everyone, from its laid-back beach towns, spectacular train journeys, to historical ruins, to tea estates to hiking up mountain peaks. This island nation has been voted top country for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Bakeries, Beach, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canals, Caves, China, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, Garden, Hiking, History, India

Beside the seaside: The UK’s best resorts

February 25, 2019 by Richard LeviathanLeave a Comment

Many of the United Kingdom’s most famous coastal resorts have enjoyed an upturn in their fortunes over the past few years. Around the country there are seaside towns that had been allowed to decay, but significant levels of investment have sparked an increase in the number of people returning to them. Read on as we look at four of our favourite seaside destinations to visit around the UK. Blackpool Blackpool’s seafront has had a huge … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Aquarium, Architecture, Art, Beach, Britain, Casino, Culture, England, London, Resort, Shopping Mall, Surfing, Walking tour

St. Johns County Arts and Culture take focus in Instagram Campaign

February 22, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

Cultural Council asks Residents and Visitors to Share Art around Florida’s Historic Coast through Social Media St. Augustine, Fla – To promote culture around every corner in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches as a destination for cultural tourists, the St. Johns Cultural Council announces the launch of #ShareArtHCC, an Instagram-based campaign to show residents and visitors that there is more to the St. Augustine area than just sunny … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beach, Culture, Florida, History, Music, Photography

Incomparable and Magnificent Istanbul

February 12, 2019 by Abdul RastagarLeave a Comment

“If a blind man should gaze upon the world but one day, he should gaze upon Istanbul.” – Alphonse de Lamartine Few places elicit the “It's the most beautiful city I have ever seen!” reaction as frequently as Istanbul. Those were also my exact sentiments the first time I visited back in 2004. Today, 15 years later, as I stroll the empty streets of downtown Istanbul in the middle of the night, I remember why I have ever since felt this way. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Arabic, Architecture, Art, Asia, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Hungary, Istanbul, Mediterranean, Mosque, Museum, Restaurants, Rome, Shopping Mall, Spa

Top 9 for 2019: What’s New in Minneapolis

February 4, 2019 by Dave1 Comment

Leisure travel and tourism news from the City by Nature Minneapolis – Not content to sit back and chill after one, big, football game, Minneapolis keeps building momentum and enticing more visitors with new hotels, restaurants and major sports news in 2019. In this Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up, here's more of what to look for in the coming year with our Top 9 for 2019. Minneapolis hosts the 2019 NCAA Men's Final Four: U.S. Bank … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Architecture, Caribbean, Central America, Chicago, Drinking, Food and Wine, Ireland, Korea, Mexico, Minnesota, Mississippi, Music, North America, Pizza, Restaurants, Sports, Wildlife

Backpacking Across the Island of Malta, Gozo and Comino

January 12, 2019 by Ed Lasnick1 Comment

Valletta pedestrian zone

Are you an experienced backpacker? Are you looking for a place to visit in Europe? Or are you a newbie backpacker who want to take it easy and slow on your first adventure? If you answer yes to one or more of the questions, Malta is the best bet. Many local and foreign travelers associate Malta with four awesome phrases or words — small, warm summer temperature, picturesque, and safe. Travelers who’ve been backpacking for a long time actually … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Backpacking, Beach, Beer, Bus Travel, Caves, Culinary travel, Europe, Festival, Fireworks, Malta, Mediterranean, Museum, Music, Paradise, Pizza, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Village

Japan Named Travel + Leisure’s 2018 Destination of the Year

December 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

(NEW YORK, NY) – Meredith Corporation's (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com) Travel + Leisure today announced that Japan is its 2018 Destination of the Year. In honoring the country, the brand's editors noted its rich history and skyrocketing number of international visitors, its exotic parks and temple gardens and its blend of vibrant cities, mountain trails and eclectic cuisine. The Travel + Leisure Destination of the Year is the place the editors … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Asia, Canada, China, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, India, Japan, Lifestyle, Mexico, New York City, Portugal, Shopping Mall, Wanderlust

Authentic Food Travel in Goa

November 22, 2018 by Yogesh SLeave a Comment

A former Portuguese colony, Goa is situated on the western coast of India which has a rich history. There is a unique amalgamation of Portuguese and Indian architecture and culture which attracts many tourists all year round! Compared to the other Indian states, Goa is overtly different. The population of Goa consists of Roman Catholics, Hindus and a small portion of Muslim community. Goan Cuisine: A Perfect Balance Of The West And The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Bus Travel, Celebrity, Chennai, Culinary travel, Culture, Food and Wine, History, India, Resort, Restaurants, Seafood, Street Food, Tuscany, Village

Los Angeles by Serge Ramelli

November 1, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

This book showed up one day, still warm from sitting in the California sun. It is an impressive collection of epic photographs of this great city. The lightning in Ramelli's captures makes the City of Angels pop in a way not always seen. From downtown to the beaches, to architecture - these are inspiring photographs of America's second largest city. The photographs are laid out as double page spreads - providing maximum effect on the use of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: America, Architecture, Beach, California, Los Angeles, New York City, Paris, Photography, Venice

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