THE ESSAY CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED TO NEW SUBMISSIONS. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON JULY 15TH. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUBMISSIONS! (3/12/09) Looking to share your travels with others? Do you enjoy writing? Look no further. Dave's Travel Corner is holding a travel essay contest. Please see below for details. Please include your email address or some form of contact information at the bottom of your essay. This information will not be posted … [Read more...]
St Patrick’s Day on the Emerald Isle
St Patrick's Day celebrations have spread worldwide; with fans of Celtic culture from New York to New Zealand donning green and drinking whiskey in honor of all things Irish. Originally a religious feast day honoring Ireland's patron Saint, the first parades were actually held in Boston and New York in the eighteenth century. Today, 150,000 people take to the streets of New York for the 'Paddy's Day' Parade, which draws two million spectators … [Read more...]
Wadi’s, Deserts, Ocean, Arabic Hospitality – Enjoying Oman
The following is taken from Dave's Journal regarding his time in Oman in which he covered parts of Muscat, several Wadi's including Tiwi, the fort town of Nizwa, the main north south highway, and many areas within several hours driving of Salalah in the south. We have driven over 2000 miles so far! I must say that Oman is TRULY THE PINNACLE of off roading! With its huge, steep, rocky, remote wadis, large sand dunes, and tracks anywhere you … [Read more...]
Heritage Hotel Fort Khejarla
Heritage Fort Hotel - Fort Khejarla, located 80 Kms East of Jodhpur, the Sun City of India but a million miles away from the traffic congestion, horns, and heavy population! Spread across 14 acres, this splendid site is easily accessible by most tourist attractions and cities of Rajasthan. The historic structure amalgamates with the golden tint of the desert ambience and the scenic setting suns in its most vibrant shades giving it a fairy tale … [Read more...]
Hawaii – Bay Area Residents, A Thousand Reasons to Smile
Hawaii's Sights, Sounds, Fragrances, Flavors, and Aloha Spirit Showcased in March HONOLULU - If Bay Area residents start feeling like they are being immersed in Hawaii's wondrous culture, beauty, and music in March, they won't be alone. Under the alluring theme, Hawaii: A Thousand Reasons to Smile, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), along with its Island Chapters (Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii's Big Island) will charm Bay … [Read more...]
Volunteer abroad with Basecamp International Centers & Make a difference
Basecamp International Centers believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished … [Read more...]
Top 5 Budget Winter Sun Destinations
5 Hot Spots that Won't Break the Bank As temperatures continue to drop in the Northern Hemisphere, more and more people can't wait to escape to some winter sun. Exclusive resorts in the Caribbean and year-round warm climates have often been viewed as the priority of the rich but there are plenty of fantastic destinations which offer sun, sea, sand (and more) to travelers on a budget. Dominican Republic, Caribbean The ultimate by-word … [Read more...]
Architecture, Tango and Amazing Landscapes
It's hard to know where to start when describing Argentina: a country of vibrant cities that somehow find their way onto every backpacker's wish list, Argentina is also a place of incredible diversity and natural beauty. From tango clubs in charmingly chaotic Buenos Aires to breathtaking treks across the Perito Moreno Glacier, it's a truly beguiling travel destination. What's more, despite its modern (and often quite 'European') metropolises, … [Read more...]
Iran; the most misunderstood country of the world!
Over the years when talking to a foreign tourist who has come to my motherland for the very first time I've gotten used to hearing expressions such as "wow! I see you have restaurants in Iran!", or "Believe me Iran was not what I'd thought", "I never thought you had such a beautiful country" and so on. For the global public opinions and the mass majority who do not have any particular way of knowing a distant land rather than relying on the … [Read more...]
Relaxing in Ubud, Bali
Recently we were in Bali for a week. We spent most of our time in the Ubud area and this article focuses on area attractions and information regarding this region. The closest International Airport is in Denpasar which is about 1 hour and 20 minutes from the town of Ubud. From the airport the cheapest way to get to Ubud is to take a taxi to the bus station in Legion/Kuta and from the station, a bus to the bus station in Ubud. Note that … [Read more...]
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