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“Hiko in Tonga” – A Vanishing Culture of Women Jugglers in Tonga – Interview with Paprika Leaverton, Filmmaker, Professional Juggler and Entertainment Performer

January 20, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang8 Comments

Hiko is an ancient form of juggling in Tonga where women continuously toss tui tui nuts in the air. It is a game played only by women in this Polynesian nation and is on the verge of extinction. Paprika traveled to Tonga to capture this long-lost tradition on film. Recently, I had a chance to ask Paprika a few questions about this award-winning documentary. Q. How did you get into juggling, what drew you to juggling and what juggling does to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, Celebrity, Christmas, Colorado, Culture, England, Festival, Fiji, Film, History, Hollywood, Interview, Iowa, Journey, Los Angeles, New Zealand, Palm Trees, Paradise

CATALINA EXPRESS AND HOTEL PARTNERS OFFER ‘BEST OF WINTER’ MID-WEEK PACKAGES AND DISCOUNTS IN AVALON THROUGH MARCH 25, 2022

December 17, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Packages Include Round-Trip Boat Transportation and Savings Up to 50 Percent; Island Activities Provide Even More Reasons to Visit SAN PEDRO, Calif. (December 16, 2021) – Catalina Island has been a welcome respite as travelers seek a getaway with outdoor activities and open spaces. This trend continues beyond summer with more room to roam, cooler weather to incredible savings. Now through March 25, 2022, Catalina Express and hotel partners … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Beach, California, Casino, Christmas, Coffee, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Fishing, Garden, Golf, Hiking, Mediterranean, Restaurants, River Rafting, Rock climbing

Louisville is packed with Holiday Fun ‘Yule’ Adore

December 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2021) – Several fun and festive holiday events have made their return to Louisville this yuletide season. From historic home tours and holiday pop-up bars to ice skating and igloos, it’s easy to see why Louisville has been named one of WalletHub’s “2021 Best Winter Holiday Destinations” to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Some of the festive events that are sure to light up your holidays include: Fête … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Christmas, Drinking, Flowers, Garden, History, Holiday Season, Indiana, Lodge, Music, Shopping Mall, Village, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wildlife, Winter Travel

A harsh but beautiful wildlife haven at the bottom of the world – Interview with Vicki Foster, Government Officer of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

October 4, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

My mobile phone buzzed with an email alert, jolting me out of my reverie. It was from Vicki Foster. “As I am writing this, I am looking out of my window across the bay to 2,000-meter mountains rising to snowy peaks. There is a male elephant seal trumpeting his arrival to the beach with his massive nose." Interviewing Vicki was like sitting down in from of a TV and flipping the channel to National Geographic Network. She shared her story with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Art, Beach, Cell Phone, Christmas, Cruising, Drinking, England, Fashion, Film, Fishing, Georgia, History, Interview, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Geographic, Paradise, Resort

Fall’ing In Love With Estonia’s Autumn

September 25, 2021 by Olivia Liveng1 Comment

Heads up, Europe: there' a new kid in town. In recent years,Estonia has emerged as one of the top destinations for European travel, as it contains a storybook atmosphere, amiable population, unique tastes, and countless cultural opportunities. It is comprised of charming rural villages and beautiful landscapes, unspoiled marshlands, beaches, and swamplands. And there is no better time to visit this Baltic gem than in autumn—here's why. I'll … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beach, Christmas, Cruising, Culture, Europe, History, Markets, Museum, Restaurants, Spa, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

The Utopia in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean – Interview with Shirley Squibb, Deputy Head of the Tourism Department of Tristan da Cunha

September 3, 2021 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Shirley Squibb to get an insider's glimpse of life in Tristan da Cunha, a South Atlantic Ocean island that is completely isolated from the outside world. Surrounded by rough seas and untouched wilderness, coupled with unpredictable weather conditions, Tristan was founded by a Portuguese admiral named Admiral Tristao da Cunha in 1506.  Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is the main village in Tristan where all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Christmas, Coffee, Drinking, Edinburgh, Farming, Fishing, Food and Wine, Interview, Journey, Museum, Sailing, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Village, Volcano, Walking tour, Wildlife

Dollywood Announces New Resort Property, Half-Billion Dollar Investment Strategy

June 10, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (June 10, 2021) — Having just finished a decade of unparalleled growth, The Dollywood Company is embarking on an ambitious investment strategy that will see the Smoky Mountain vacation destination invest more than half a billion dollars over the next 10 years across its properties. Announced today, one of the first projects in the campaign is Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort, a 302-room property currently under … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Christmas, Festival, Food and Wine, Harvest, Lodge, National Park, Resort, Spa, Tennessee

Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival Is in Full Bloom April 23 through June 7

May 10, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

More than Half a Million Flowers, New Dining Pass and Inspirational Entertainment Are Highlights Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (April 20, 2021) -- Springtime visitors to Dollywood, the world-famous theme park located in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, will find more than half a million flowers blooming throughout the park from April 23 through June 7, all part of the spectacular "Flower & Food Festival." The air is filled not only with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Celebrity, Christmas, Drinking, Festival, Flowers, Food and Wine, Harvest, Montreal, Music, National Park, North Carolina, Resort, Seafood, Spa, Tennessee, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Unforgettable Covid Campervan Adventure Through Scotland

January 27, 2021 by Dream Big, Travel FarLeave a Comment

waterfall on The Isle Of Skye

In the summer months of 2020, with Covid lockdown restrictions gradually easing in the UK, we decided to embark on a crazy adventure. But rather than being thousands of miles around the world, this one took place on a friend’s front lawn … we decided to convert our own campervan! In recent years we have been lucky enough to backpack and road trip more than 40 countries all around the world, so adjusting to life in one place had been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Beach, Bridges, Britain, Castle, Caves, Chocolate, Christmas, Coffee, England, Europe, Fishing, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Park, Resort, Road Trip, Ski Trip, Wildlife

9464 Lion Energy: Everything You Should Know When You Plan Your Rural Escape in 2021

January 4, 2021 by Pete SmithLeave a Comment

The New Year is a time for new beginnings. As we shake off the excesses of Christmas and leave the previous year behind, the start of January offers us new opportunities: new jobs to aspire towards, new people to meet and new events to fill out your calendar. We have already struggled through the harsh winter months so as the days begin to get longer and spring finally rolls around, we always try to look forward rather than back. Some of us use … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Christmas, Drinking, England, Lifestyle, Trekking, Wildlife

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