(WALLA WALLA, Wash.) — A visit to Walla Walla is a great idea in any month, but February holds a special place as the valley's agricultural prowess and acclaimed culinary scene take center stage during the 12th Annual Walla Walla Restaurant Month. The month-long celebration of food — and, of course, wine — will bring chef-curated prix fixe menu offerings, wine and wine tasting specials, attractive lodging packages, and much more to the unofficial … [Read more...]
Cafe Artisanal Cirpes, Colombia – February 2023
While not native to Colombia, coffee is now an important agricultural crop within the counry. Not on any map, but located about 25 minutes from Guatape, this 4.5 hectare coffee farm is perched on a steep hillside far above the Guatape River. Accessible only by foot or a sturdy Jeep, the road to get here is steep and extremely rocky at times. From the main road, the road leading to the coffee farm is about 1km (almost all downhill going and uphill … [Read more...]
Tel Aviv – The City That Boasts the Best of Both Worlds
The city of Tel Aviv boasts the best of all worlds, with it's delicious foods like falafel and hummus, mixed with a rich, historical culture, and a laid-back beach atmosphere that makes it an ideal city to live in. One of my top priorities while visiting during the Winter was to be centrally located, while also enjoying a constant view of the Mediterranean, which reminds me of my home in Miami. The Carlton Tel Aviv just does that. Situated … [Read more...]
Reaching Paradise, EMBRACE Resort Staniel Cay Bahamas
Dodging clouds, discovering sunshine in between and finding inspiration below I found myself on a tiny 12-seat prop plane on my way from Nassau to Staniel Cay (note that 'cay' is always pronounced as 'key') in the Bahamas. The captain briefly announced our flight plan; 28 minutes to Black Point Cay to drop off a few passengers and then a quick 5-minute flight from there to Staniel Cay. There are not many passengers on board; these planes are … [Read more...]
Flying Pig Cafe, Embrace Resort Staniel Cay, Bahamas – January 2023
After an hour flight from Miami to Nassau, catch a 30-minute puddle jumper on Flamingo Air or Titan Air to the airstrip at beautiful Staniel Cay. Or simply fly to Staniel Cay nonstop from Fort Lauderdale. Once you arrive, you will be picked up in a golf cart by one of the friendly staff at EMBRACE Resort for the several minute ride to the Flying Pig Cafe. This is the latest restaurant to open on tiny Staniel Cay (one of 365 islands in the … [Read more...]
Karl Bushby, Adventurer and Author
Karl Bushby is a British ex-paratrooper, walking adventurer and author. Since 1998, he has embarked on his Goliath Expedition - a round-the-world circumnavigation solely on foot. His journey has covered 43,493km so far. Giant Steps: The Remarkable Story of the Goliath Expedition From Punta Arenas to Russia is his book journaling his extraordinary journey. Karl was kind enough to let me interview him recently. Q1. One of the common … [Read more...]
Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Riviera River Cruises
Q. Please introduce yourself to our readers. What drew you to work for Riviera River Cruise? Good day, everyone, I am Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. I have been in the cruise industry for 40 years working up until a few years ago with the ocean liners. For 8 years, I had my own sales and marketing company. I was asked to represent Riviera River cruises and after six months I was very impressed with … [Read more...]
A quick guide to great things to do when you visit Michigan
Michigan is a great state to visit. It is a vacationer's paradise with arts and culture, beaches, boats and lakes, nature activities, museums and history, vibrant cities, and sporting events galore. Take advantage of the businesses that keep people coming back to Michigan by offering perks to Detroit residents and visitors. Michigan is one of the Great Lakes states. Known for its scenic shorelines, the state has been making massive strides … [Read more...]
5 Awesome Things to do in Haeundae Beach, Busan, South Korea
Haeundae is home to Korea's most iconic beach. It lies on the southeastern side of the peninsula and is a bit off the path. That doesn't' stop millions of locals and tourists from flocking there every year. You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants, attractions and sites, but it's hard to know which ones are tourist traps and which are worth your time. You're in luck! I've spent the last two years going there and have done the … [Read more...]
Five of my Most Memorable Drinks
I have been fortunate to have sampled a lot of alcohol on my travels around the planet, ranging from regional beers, to homemade rice wine, local concoctions in various villages including illegally made home-wine in a remote Iranian dessert village and some truly special beverages that were memorable due to their quality, pedigree and age along with external factors including companions and location. But there are a few drinks I count as being … [Read more...]
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