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Bruges, Belgium – November 2012

November 1, 2012 by Dave2 Comments

Bruges is charming old world European city that has a lot to offer for the visitor. First and foremost is the medieval architecture; the center of town was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000. Beautiful old buildings are at the heart of this city and if you visit in the summer you are sure to see colorful flowers dripping from the window sills of many of the buildings. In addition to being a visually appealing city Bruges offers a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Architecture, Belgium, Canals, Fashion, Flowers, Shopping Mall, Venice, Walking tour

Top 10 Best Street Food Cities

July 25, 2012 by Virtual Tourist1 Comment

When asked what your favorite street food, is your first thought of crepes or pretzels? No! Any world traveler worth half their passport stamps can tell you that street food is not just a simple snack - in many countries, it is a storied tradition and a celebration of a collective national heritage. From Bangkok to Brussels, we've collected the best cities for street food, with both the "target rich" spots for hawkers and the local delicacies … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Asia, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Beer, Belgium, Bridges, Chile, Chocolate, Coffee, Costa Rica, Culinary travel, Culture, Food and Wine, Garden, History, India, Istanbul, Malaysia, Markets, Mexico

Michael Wigge: Reporter & Filmmaker

April 22, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Michael Wigge is a well-known media personality in Germany - a journalist, comedian, documentarian and world traveler. In 2010, Wigge traveled 25,000 miles from Europe to Antarctica - without any money - which he documented and turned into the upcoming travel series "How to Travel the World For Free" which will be airing on PBS and on local channels in over 70 markets across the US starting this month and running through May and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Antarctica, Argentina, Belgium, Bicycle, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cruising, Culture, England, Europe, Fashion, Festival, Food and Wine, Free Travel, Germany, Hawaii, History

European Getaways – Paris and London and everything in between

July 28, 2011 by Carolan NathanLeave a Comment

Vacation time is any time in the climate of today's world travel. Just hop on a plane and in no time at all, or maybe a little bit more than that, you can be anywhere your heart desires. How does London with its fascinating history sound? Or Paris, the city of Light? Both cities boast super shops for inveterate shoppers; restaurants featuring every type of cuisine; museums, nightclubs, theatre the list goes on and on. Just footing around … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antiques, Art, Belgium, Britain, Chocolate, Coffee, Culinary travel, Dessert, Disneyland, Drinking, Edinburgh, England, Fashion, Food and Wine, France, Garden, History, Ireland, Journey

Colombia’s Coffee Boom

June 29, 2011 by Tiffany ForteLeave a Comment

For inhabitants of Colombia, coffee production is an effective means for economic growth and prosperity. And the National Coffee Research Center (Cenicafe), located in Chinchiná and sponsored by the Colombian Coffee Grower's Federation, is working hard to highlight the influence of coffee on the economic development of the Cafe Triangle region in Colombia and countries like Guatemala and Honduras, says Fernando Gast, PhD, director of scientific … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Architecture, Belgium, Canada, Coffee, Colombia, Culinary travel, Culture, Festival, Flowers, History, Honduras, Japan, Museum, Rainforest, Spain, Walking tour, Wildlife

65 Countries Enter Race for 2010 Foreign Language Film Oscar

October 13, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Beverly Hills, CA - Sixty-five countries, including first-time entrants Ethiopia and Greenland, have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 83rd Academy Awards'. The 2010 submissions are: Albania, 'East, West, East,' Gjergj Xhuvani, director; Algeria, 'Hors la Loi' ('Outside the Law'), Rachid Bouchareb, director; Argentina, 'Carancho,' Pablo Trapero, director; Austria, 'La … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, Argentina, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, Film, Florence, France, Georgia, Germany

Blown Away by Bruges

September 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

I was originally planning to be in S. Korea this trip but when a friend canceled due to a family emergency I flew over here instead to explore my family's roots in Luxembourg and the countryside. This has been an inspirational trip so far, from the people I've met to the amazing towns and countryside. Usually when I think of travel I want to visit Asia but now I'm craving more of Western Europe! I came to Bruges, Belgium for one reason and one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Antiques, Architecture, Art, Asia, Belgium, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Canals, Chocolate, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Mountain Climbing, Photography, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Venice

Luxembourg

August 25, 2010 by Dave6 Comments

What an amazing day, from racing through the rural Luxembourg hillsides up hills at 240 km/hour in a new Porsche 911 Carrera 4S to gorging on local Sauerkraut and Wienershnitzel at the Schueberfouer fun fair held every year since 1340, (670 years and counting - I've scheduled a return in 30 years for the 700th one). We visited Moselle, Luxembourg's largest wine region. The focus here is on white varietals with some Pinot Noir thrown in for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Amsterdam, Architecture, Belgium, California, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Paris, San Francisco, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

GPSmyCity.com’s City Walk iPhone Apps Make Traditional Bus Tours Obsolete

August 12, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

One of the most popular ways to explore a new city is the dependable tour bus ride. The relaxing journey past famous landmarks can be both educating and entertaining, and one does not need to worry about losing his way in a foreign city. GPSmyCity, an iPhone software start-up company based in Las Vegas, is offering travel software (also known as an app) that turns an iPhone into a trusted tour guide helping visitors navigate independently and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Beer, Beijing, Belgium, Bus Travel, Culture, Internet, iPhone, Ireland, Journey, Markets, Nightlife, Romantic, Rome, Shopping Mall, Technology, Venice, Walking tour

Global Scavenger Hunt

October 20, 2009 by DaveLeave a Comment

Los Angeles, CA (October 20, 2009) - The Global Scavenger Hunt is EXACTLY what it says it is: A treasure hunt that takes you around the world! The one catch is, you have no idea where you are going until you get there! But when you are done, you will have circumnavigated the globe and done more than in a lifetime of vacations. The media has compared The Global Scavenger Hunt to The Amazing Race. The big difference between The Global Scavenger … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Amazing Race, Belgium, British Columbia, Cambodia, England, Houston, Interview, Los Angeles, Markets, Rhode Island, Scavenger Hunt, Washington DC

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