Chinese New Year is undoubtedly the best time to visit Penang. During this time, this UNESCO World Heritage site becomes a buzz of activity with crowds, colorful holiday decorations and a lineup of exciting and interesting events. One of the most anticipated events that always draws a diverse crowd is the Temple Fair, otherwise known as Miao Hui in Chinese. This celebration is a large-scale street fair co-hosted by a collective of Chinese … [Read more...]
Expect the Unexpected: Take Precautions When Traveling Abroad
You’ve been there before. You planned a domestic trip and despite your attention to detail, something goes wrong. You lose your luggage at the airport, your hotel room was never reserved, you forget to pack your cell phone charger, or some other crazy thing goes wrong causing you to have to make a few adjustments. You may be a tad bit frustrated, but your trip isn’t completely ruined. When you add a few thousand miles and an entirely different … [Read more...]
What to see and do in Boise, Idaho
Currently the fastest-growing city in the US, downtown Boise also happens to be easily walkable, laid out in a grid with Grove Plaza at its heart and Julia Davis Park at its southern edge. Within the space of a short week, I got to explore some of the best the city has to offer. Street Art Head straight to Freak Alley (between 8th and 9th Streets closest to Bannock Street). Colorful styles of graffiti abound everywhere you look and the … [Read more...]
A Luxury Hotel Rises in Panama City, Panama: The Santa Maria Hotel & Golf Resort
The new Santa Maria Hotel & Golf Resort is a welcome addition to Panama City’s hotel landscape. Panama City is Central America’s most cosmopolitan capital and a fast-growing vacation destination. If you like luxury hotels with authentic local touches, you’ve struck gold. A Hotel With Indigenous Flair The hotel’s common areas are adorned with bold masks and colorful paintings made by indigenous artists. The 182 uncluttered rooms … [Read more...]
Rivers Casino and Resort Revitalizing Schenectady New York
Schenectady has a long heritage of commerce and industry dating back to Dutch traders and later when the Erie Canal and the city's strategic location at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers just above Albany made it a thriving trade port. Evidence of this early prosperity abounds in the Stockade Historic District, the oldest residential neighborhood in the United States. Walking the streets is like stepping back in time with whole … [Read more...]
An Irish Road Trip: Exploring the West Coast of Ireland
The West Coast of Ireland is home to the Wild Atlantic Way, one of the longest defined coastal routes in the entire world. Stretching at over 2,500km (1,600 miles) in length, it follows the coast from the Inishowen Peninsula in the north all the way to County Cork in the south. We drove the route in March of this year, and it was one of the best road trips of our lives. It’s a breathtaking drive that takes you through many of the … [Read more...]
Enjoying a Diversity of Experiences in Yangon, Myanmar
After landing at the modern airport in Yangon we quickly purchased a sim card with a local phone number. We were told that in the last few years the price of Internet and cell phones have dropped dramatically. One tour guide told us that in the last 10 years mobile phones have gone from costing more then $1000 to now being relatively affordable. Our taxi driver informed us that traffic in Yangon can be intense - horrific at times - traffic … [Read more...]
Best Summer Event Resorts in Colorado
Colorado’s mountain resorts aren’t just ultimate winter destinations. Colorado mountain resorts are also ultimate summer destinations. Blame the comfortable climate (mild temperatures, no humidity, and no pesky insects), adventurous activities and of course great events. A Colorado summer is loaded with things to do like camping, rafting, ziplining, thrilling attractions, off-roading, hiking, biking and on and on. But what really makes a Colorado … [Read more...]
Abba The Museum Opens a New Permanent Exhibition!
#ABBATheMuseum #PopHouseStockholm 36 years have passed since Sweden's most successful music export stopped playing together, but these days their songs are listened to more than ever before. ABBA The Museum celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2018 and is marking the occasion by opening a new interactive exhibition with 15 new attractions. The new exhibition at ABBA The Museum begins with a film produced by Jonas Åkerlund, with material from … [Read more...]
The Buena Park Boulevard of Fun
The Buena Park Boulevard of Fun is an entertainment corridor approximately one mile in length along Beach Boulevard, anchored by Knott's Berry Farm in the south and The Source OC (shopping & entertainment complex) to the north. Long before Buena Park became a mix of both residential and business, this area was home to farms and agriculture including dairy, wine and citrus groves. This entertainment corridor can be traced back to its first … [Read more...]
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