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Big Bear Continues to Deliver an Authentic Oktoberfest for 49 Years in a Row

October 8, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. – The true spirit of Bavaria comes to life in Big Bear Lake for nine consecutive weekends, which started Saturday, September 7 and ends November 2, 2019. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest represents Southern California’s most authentic Oktoberfest, which takes pride in being the closest thing to the original celebration in Munich, Germany. Just like the original, Big Bear starts its celebration in September and goes into October … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Bakeries, Beach, Beer, Big Bear, California, Germany, Los Angeles, Village, Wedding

Justin Zackham, Screenwriter, Producer & Traveler

April 1, 2019 by Dave9 Comments

Q. Introduce yourself and tell us about your passions and also some of your personal accomplishments that you are most proud of. Hi, we're the Zackhams - Justin, Katherine, Finn and Cole. We're currently traveling the world, home/worldschooling, and living our Bucket List Life as a family. Justin went to film school at NYU and has since written the screenplays for the hit film "The Bucket List" starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman; … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Afghanistan, Africa, Airport, America, Architecture, Art, Asia, Bakeries, Beach, Britain, California, Canals, Caribbean, Caves, Costa Rica, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Film, Food and Wine

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

Greater Manchester Media Update: What’s New in February 2019

February 14, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

For the latest and greatest in Manchester, UK read on. Or visit www.visitmanchester.com NEWLY OPENED: EAT: Mowgli Oxford Road Indian street food restaurant Mowgli, has opened its second Manchester restaurant at University Green situated on Oxford Road. Continuing Mowgli's trademark, founder Nisha Katona will be banishing Indian food stereotypes with a stunning menu of fresh and authentic, healthy, flavour-packed dishes with tonnes of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, Art, Australia, Bakeries, Beer, Bicycle, Britain, Canada, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, England, Europe, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, India, Journey, London, Music

Tips for Trekking to Everest Base Camp-Ultimate Guide

January 25, 2019 by Pranaya Baniya8 Comments

Trekking to the mountains is a passion of many adventure lovers. It begins with a single step and slowly and gradually as we put one foot in front of the other, we push our body and our mind to reach places that very few people have ever been to. Trekking not only takes us to special Godly abodes but also helps us know our strengths and weaknesses. Out of all the places in the world, trekking to Everest Base Camp (the base of the world’s highest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Bakeries, Bridges, Culinary travel, Culture, Everest, Festival, Internet, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Nepal, Trekking, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Chevy’s 2019 Equinox Gets Me to Portland Maine’s Growing Artisan Food & Beverage Scene

January 16, 2019 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

The concept of taking a road trip sounds carefree and largely based on serendipity. But after rearranging your schedule and marking time on your calendar, the realization sets in that you need a planned itinerary and well equipped vehicle to get you to the most scenic routes and can't-miss sights. It helps to have comfort and navigational assistance like you get in Chevy's 2019 Equinox. I recently tried it out on a coastal road trip to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Bakeries, Beer, Chicago, Coffee, Fishing, Food and Wine, France, Journey, Maine, Music, Restaurants, Road Trip, San Francisco, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Tuscany, Walking tour

Staying at Eugene Oregon’s Inn at the 5th Perfect for Exploring Southern Willamette Valley Wineries

November 14, 2018 by Steve Mirsky5 Comments

Downtown Eugene Oregon is decidedly more laid back and outdoorsy than much larger and more renowned Portland to the north. The University of Oregon's extensive in-town footprint and streets packed with local non-chain shopping make it a pedestrian haven. Strolling here especially on weekends during the warmer months envelops you in the city's music scene like a sax player belting out tunes under a cavernous overpass enhancing the acoustics and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Bakeries, Beer, Bicycle, Bridges, Canyon, Coffee, Cruising, Culture, Farming, Festival, France, Garden, Harvest, Hiking, Music, Napa Valley, New Zealand

Small Towns Offer Big Charm on Prince Edward Island this Fall

November 10, 2018 by Dave1 Comment

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND – With a reputation as “Canada’s Food Island,” Prince Edward Island kicks off autumn with the annual Fall Flavours Festival, a celebration of authentic PEI tastes and traditions with culinary adventures, events, and specialty meals hosted by celebrity chefs scattered throughout the province. Local events such as Copper Pots at Copper Bottom, Taste of Georgetown, Savour Victoria and more let small towns share their local fare … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Bakeries, Beach, Beer, Bicycle, Canada, Celebrity, Coffee, Dessert, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, History, Museum, Music, National Park, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sand, Seafood, Shopping Mall

Spirit of Munich Expands in Big Bear California

September 25, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest Grows to Nine Weekends from Sept. 8 – Nov. 3 BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. – The 48th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest adds two additional dates and expands to nine weekends, which now stretches into November. The dates are September 8 – November 3, 2018. This year, Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest features three different bands direct from Germany that perform seven of the nine weekends. Also, the annual German festival … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Bakeries, Beer, Big Bear, California, Cruising, Festival, Food and Wine, Germany, Los Angeles, Music

3 Unexpected Surprises in Southwest Colorado’s Mesa Verde Country

July 2, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Mesa Verde Country in Southwest Colorado often draws visitors because of the unique concentration of archaeology sites in the region (which is amazing!). But there are some surprises awaiting travelers to the area. Here are the top three ways to experience the unexpected in Mesa Verde Country. Mesa Verde National Park is just the beginning! The most famous archaeology site in the area is the award-winning Mesa Verde National Park. But … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Bakeries, Beer, Bicycle, Canyon, Chile, Colorado, Culinary travel, Culture, Food and Wine, History, Markets, National Park, Restaurants, Sand, Wine Tasting

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