This busy metropolis on the southeastern island of Mindanao is one of the world’s largest cities in terms of land area. Since the 1970s when the city gained the earmark of being the “killing fields” of the Philippines —a “murder city”— Davao has dramatically transformed. But since 1988 it has become the safest city in the country and one of the most livable cities in Asia. Famous as the home turf of once legendary mayor (and now Philippine … [Read more...]
Incomparable and Magnificent Istanbul
“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...]
Formosa Moon by Joshua Samuel Brown & Stephanie Huffman
This is a journey around Taiwan curated by experienced guidebook author Joshua who fell in love with the island long ago and has spent years living in Taiwan. He convinces the love of his life, Stephanie to join him in Taiwan - prior to her time in Taiwan she had never visited Asia. Thrust into a world that is completely foreign to her she follows Josh's lead in their exploration of both its rural beauty and urban life. Their journey details … [Read more...]
Karen Rowley – Owner Many More Travels
Introduce yourself and tell our readers how you first became hooked on travel. As the owner of Many More Travels and Curated Journey, I have the best job in the world: sharing amazing culinary and wine adventures all over the world. Culinary and wine travel has brought me together with chefs, vintners, chefs, cheesemakers, farmers and families all over the world. This year I will travel with my groups to Morocco, Basque Country, Piemonte … [Read more...]
Tokyo Attractions: A Quickie Guide
If you haven’t yet visited Tokyo, the time is ripe. This dynamic city is gearing up for the 2020 Summer Olympics so it’s a fine time to discover its wealth of offerings. From the swanky shops in Ginza to the teen fashion Mecca Harajuku, there’s a neighborhood to please every tourist’s taste. There’s so much to do and see in this bustling metropolis, you could stay for months--or years-- and still not see it all. Make sure you allow plenty of … [Read more...]
Ode to the Antonov-24
I’ll hear no grumbles about bumpy flights on twin-prop planes from regional airports in the U.S.. No sighs about the robotic sign-off from the cabin steward, “Thank you for choosing United” (as if you had a choice). No, you have no grounds for complaint because you don’t know how terrifying such flights can be. You have not had the Antonov-24 (a Soviet-era airplane) experience. The Antonov-24, a Soviet 44-seater turboprop which made its … [Read more...]
Japan Named Travel + Leisure’s 2018 Destination of the Year
(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...]
Luxury dream holiday to Mallorca with Marriott Hotels
Mallorca remains at the top of the best destinations in the Mediterranean and with a stay in a luxury Hotel, you have everything you need for a dream holiday. Even better, when you rent directly from Marriott Vacation Club owners, you can save up to 30%. So, a great holiday, in a great hotel, in a great location, for a great price. Marriot Vacation Club in Mallorca When you choose Mallorca as your Marriott destination, your hotel will be the … [Read more...]
James Asquith, Youngest to Visit all 196
An accomplishment certainly worth highlighting - world traveler, James Asquith remarkably completed visiting all 196 UN recognized countries by the time he was just 24. An even more remarkable was he started this epic and ultimate road trip when he was just 18. Recently we had a chance to ask him a few questions about his time on the road (he no longer has a permanent home) and he recently built and launched an app that has introduced an … [Read more...]
Visit Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia – August 2018
With a relaxed visa policy compared to some of its neighbors, Kyrgyzstan is fairly easy to access for citizens from a number of countries to pass through its' borders (visa not required). The country boasts a variety of outdoor attractions for the adventurist including trekking, horse riding, sleeping in Yurts, fishing and in the winter skiing and even heli-skiing. The topography is diverse, ranging from arid high altitude landscape to jagged … [Read more...]
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