September 13, 2021. With Lithuania now offering its visitors an additional night in the country for free, its biggest cities Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda prove to be all the more suitable travel destinations for a quick getaway. Aside from being abundant with cultural sites and natural monuments, Lithuania's biggest cities stand out for their unusual and bizarre gastronomical experiences marked by a pronounced preference for local ingredients … [Read more...]
Filipino Lotteries
The older I get, the more I find my priorities regarding travelling seem to change. When I was in my 20s, travel meant partying, meeting other backpackers, and seeing as many beautiful places (especially beaches) as I could. Sure, I loved trying good food and sightseeing too, but they were always secondary pursuits that I somewhat took for granted. Fast-forward to now, when I’m in my mid-30s, and meeting locals and trying different types … [Read more...]
Guðrið Højgaard, CEO Visit Faroe Islands
Q1. Tell us a little bit about yourself? I was born and raised in the Faroe Islands but have been living in 5 different countries for 20 years. I moved back to the Faroe Islands in 2012 to take the lead at Visit Faroe Islands. Prior to that, I was Marketing Director for Visit Stockholm and Marketing Manager for Visit Denmark. Q2. What has living abroad taught you? One thing that I learned all these years is that hard work will not go … [Read more...]
Experience Another Side of San Miguel de Allende with Not-to-Be-Missed Outdoor Activities
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico – May, 2021 – Visitors to San Miguel de Allende are quick to sing the praises of its charming, cobblestoned streets and brightly colored Spanish-colonial architecture. A UNESCO World Heritage site rich with Mexican culture and history, San Miguel de Allende also offers much more beyond that, as well, providing unique experiences, for example, in the great outdoors. Below are some nature- and activity-based options … [Read more...]
How to Spend a Long Weekend in Gibraltar
Gibraltar is an unusual city on the Iberian peninsula. A British overseas territory, this city has long been fought for by the Moors, the Spanish and finally the British. It's location is it's main attraction, being just a stone’s throw from Africa. Whilst we don't suggest you start fighting for the rights of your country here, it does make an incredibly picturesque holiday location. If you're lucky enough to get a weekend to yourself, then … [Read more...]
Lithuania Introduces Birch Tree Sap, Fresh Nettle Pasta, and Other Bizarre Country’s Spring Delights
Lithuanian cuisine is full of undiscovered gems—from fresh nettle pasta to birch tree sap that is renowned as the new kombucha. Lithuania Travel offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the gastronomic experiences that the country offers its visitors. Lithuania Travel, the country's national tourism development agency, is launching a new project called Taste the Seasons Change. The article series, setting off with a real Spring … [Read more...]
Follow the Nomadic Footprints in Kyrgyzstan – Interview with Aisha Mambetalieva, Director and co-founder of Kyrgyz Tourism LLC
Interviewing Aisha Mambetalieva is similar to wearing a Virtual Reality headset and going on a virtual tour around the highlands of Kyrgyzstan. Her passion for the history and tradition of the Kyrgyz nomads is contagious. Through her enthusiasm and lively narration, she transported me through the nomadic lands of Kyrgyzstan. I imagined myself standing in a green alpine pasture. I was surrounded by unspoiled and majestic mountains in the … [Read more...]
Kontiki Expeditions Announce Inaugural 2021 Ecuador Cruises and “Experiences”
(Manta, ECUADOR – March 2021) At a time when traveling to uncrowded areas is more desirable than ever, Kontiki Expeditions announces its two launch itineraries on M/Y Kontiki Wayra. Experiences are scheduled in five provinces of the seldom-visited Ecuadorian coast. Kontiki’s small-yacht size allows visits to authentic areas where social distancing is the norm rather than the exception in what is one of the most biodiverse countries in the … [Read more...]
San Miguel de Allende’s Burgeoning Wine Country
San Miguel de Allende's Burgeoning Wine Country Takes Visitors Across the Dramatic Terrain and Architecture of the Heart of Mexico SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico — This Mexican colonial jewel of a city is probably best known for its architecture, traditions and art scene, but some may find it surprising that its natural light and beauty is also favored by winemakers. The region around San Miguel de Allende is one of the world's newest places … [Read more...]
Interview with Joe Sidek, father of George Town Festival
Joe Sidek is the Chairman of the Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion. He was the Festival Director of George Town Festival (GTF) (2010-2018), Butterworth Fringe Festival (BFF), and the Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF)(206-2018). In 2010, he founded the George Town Festival - an annual event to commemorate George Town being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 2010 event that showcased the heritage and cultural history of George … [Read more...]
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