Paris, France has long been considered the mecca for romantic destinations across the world. It's clear this starry-eyed reputation is well deserved from the moment you step into the city. From the charming cobbled stone streets to the beautiful and exceptional cafés, there's a lot to love in this most vibrant part of beautiful France. Although your average romantic is certainly capable of finding plenty of amorous destinations from simply … [Read more...]
Ten Year Anniversary: Rolf Potts Vagabonding book
It is hard to believe ten years has already passed since prolific writer and traveler, Rolf Potts released his book Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel. We interviewed Rolf a number of years ago - one of our very first interviews. With this anniversary - we asked Rolf several questions relating to the book and his career. He offers some invaluable insights. Vagabonding is now available on audiobook. Giveaway - … [Read more...]
The Oaks at Ojai Features Year Round Local Art & Fitness
Visitors can Stay Fit and Enjoy City-wide Discounts While Taking in the Ojai Art Festival And Ojai Film Festival, Which Kicks Off Nov. 7 Through Nov. 24, 2013 The Oaks at Ojai has always embraced all things Ojai. From the local artisans and craftsmen’s’ work showcased around and in the spa, to the rotating art that is displayed throughout the property and grounds, many from the Ojai Studio Artists. This year, more than ever, The Oaks is a hub … [Read more...]
Lassen Trip, California
A friend of mine looked at YouTube the other day and found fishing videos of Hat Creek (located near Lassen National Park in Northern California). He had not been to Lassen in over 40 years - "Lets go fishing there", he told me. We hurriedly threw a bunch of gear in the back of his pickup - I can travel the world for a year with a school size backpack, but for 3 days in the woods - we had enough gear to hold a small garage sale if we had … [Read more...]
A Trace of Thrace: Balkan Adventure
In Plovdiv, Bulgaria, John M. Edwards snitches on the mystery-shrouded Balkans’ best-kept secret: an ancient (and enduring) heresy I was on the way slow train from Budapest through the Balkans, on my way to Bulgaria, chainsmoking and guzzling Egri Bikavier (Bull’s Blood) wine, when the train came to a juddering halt and was boarded by heavily armed Serbian soldiers. A Serb with an impressive handlebar moustache and an assault rifle demanded … [Read more...]
What To Do With 24 Hours in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's dramatic location – nestled between the mountains and the Adriatic Sea – is overshadowed only by the beauty of the medieval walled town at its heart. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 and home of the many luxury hotels Croatia now offers, Dubrovnik is the main reason so many tourists are flocking to book their Croatia holidays. If you only have 24 hours here, you need to make them count. 8am: Arrive at Dubrovnik airport. … [Read more...]
Bountiful Bohol
Editor Intro: After fifteen months traveling around Asia, George and his wife Lisa were headed back to the United States. But before they left, the earthquake in Bohol, Philippines hit. They want to reassure everyone after the earthquake in Bohol that Panglao Island with the beach resorts are currently open for tourists. Some of the heritage churches were destroyed but most tourist operations including the Loboc River Cruise are back in … [Read more...]
Pilots, Amelia Rose Earhart & Patrick Carter
When we were initially made aware that Amelia Earhart was going to recreate "her" flight around the world in 2014, we thought we had scored the interview of the century. However, we quickly realized the modern day Amelia Earhart is named after the famous aviatrix. But the similarities do not end with a name - Amelia is also an accomplished pilot and is going to recreate and symbolically complete her namesake’s 1937 flight around the world. … [Read more...]
New Survey Finds Americans Feel They Need Help with Romance
Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Responds with "Cupid on Call" New Program Designed to Help Guests Say “I Love You” ..or Maybe “I’m Sorry” NEW YORK – According to a new survey of more than 850 Americans conducted by Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts (www.paradisebymarriott.com), a majority feel that, when it comes to love, they are more romantic than their partners but could still use a little help to spark passion in their … [Read more...]
Camino de Santiago, A Million Steps
A million is a rough estimate of the number of steps I took while walking the Camino de Santiago. I made the calculation on day 13 of my trek as I walked along a portion of the path that was parallel to a highway with kilometer markers. Over the course of a kilometer, I counted 1,153 steps. I did the math and discovered that I would take a total of 909,717 steps on the trail between St. Jean Pied-de-Port, where it began, and Santiago de … [Read more...]
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