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Oh the “Yurt Mice”, Fermented Horse Milk, Travelers in Kyrgyzstan and Visa Woes

October 25, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

It was brought to my attention that our latest yurt was infested with little mice running around the edges. I dutifully assumed the role of "mice whisperer" and tried to encourage them to leave our habitation. However this was to no avail, as these pesky little furry critters kept up their scuffling about all night. My spot in the yurt this evening was next to a 2 liter plastic soda bottle filled to the brim with some sort of berry jam that was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Drinking, France, Iran, Italy, Passport, Visa

A Place to Unwind: The Ranch at Rock Creek, Montana

October 25, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

There are places in the world that are immediately inspirational based entirely on their natural beauty - I would count the wide open spaces of Montana as one of these inspirational destinations. I remember my trip to Montana a number of years ago, driving the open roads in the Northwest part of the State from Glacier National Park down to Missoula. I was impressed by the countryside, the jagged rocky faces of the mountains in Glacier National … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, Art, Bicycle, Drinking, Fishing, Glacier, Hiking, Lifestyle, Montana, National Park, Resort, Saloon, Seafood, Wildlife

5 Reasons why Santiago is the Most Underrated South American City For Tourism

October 24, 2014 by Nick Kwan1 Comment

When people think of Chile, what comes to mind are usually the breathtaking views of Atacama, treacherous hikes through Patagonia, and the stunning beaches along the coast. I'm not saying these three extremes are anything short of amazing, or else I'd be lying.  However, Santiago, a metropolitan city of more than 6 million people that sits in the center of these marvels, is an amazing city itself and here are five reasons why. My name is Nick, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Argentina, Art, Avocado, Beach, Bicycle, Brazil, Bridges, Bus Travel, California, Chicago, Chile, Coffee, Colombia, Culinary travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, Hong Kong, Mountain Climbing

ARIA Las Vegas: A Thousand Ways to Say “Wow!”

October 22, 2014 by Tom Bentley5 Comments

When I first arrived at ARIA Las Vegas, I was a mite rough and dry, like the cotton candy you see in those cocktail glasses below. It took only an hour or so before I was flowing with a glow, feeling much as you see in the second shot, that cotton candy in a better mood. The ARIA is transformative—and a little magical—like that: I spent three days there and couldn’t stop saying “Wow!” (And I said that at night too.) I was part of a media … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Architecture, Casino, Chile, Coffee, Colorado, Dancing, Drinking, Fashion, Flowers, Food and Wine, Ice Cream, Interview, Massage, Music, Pizza, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spa

Rudkobing, Denmark… Wedding Destination?

October 20, 2014 by Stefania ZamoraLeave a Comment

Red doors welcome guests into warmly decorated homes, basket bicycles sit in front of flower gardens, cozy houses are perched along rocky streets, a colorful market full of fresh goods and happy people and a harbor full of boats waiting to leave for new adventures - all await visitors in the charming town of Rudkobing, Denmark. Rudkobing, located on Langeland Island also hosts many sports and nature related activities similar to other Nordic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Bridges, Chocolate, Cruising, Culture, Denmark, Drinking, Fishing, Florence, Food and Wine, Germany, Hiking, Italy, Markets, Restaurants, River Rafting, Romantic, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Sports, Sushi

Los Angeles Food & Wine 2014

October 18, 2014 by Michelle YamLeave a Comment

  Now in its 4th year, 2014's Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival did not disappoint with a stellar lineup including top Chefs Michael Chiarello, Fabio Viviani, Michael Voltaggio, Nancy Silverton, Graham Elliot, Masaharu Morimoto, Ricardo Zarate, and Pierre Gagnaire. Set amidst downtown Los Angeles, this is a four-day epicurean event where guests come to taste the city's finest in food and drink. This year Celebrity Cruises, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Celebrity, Cruising, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, Los Angeles, Wine Tasting

Exploring Song Kul, Kyrgyzstan

October 15, 2014 by Dave4 Comments

Waking up late at night and stumbling out of our Yurt we were overwhelmed by the clarity and brilliance of stars in all directions - the Milky Way stretched nearly from horizon to horizon and millions of little lights shone so clearly without any distractions of nearby cities. Earlier this year we saw the same awe inspiring sight from the Outback of Australia but here the brightness of the galaxy was even more clear because of the high elevation. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Australia, Beach, California, Drinking, Hiking, Spain, Walking tour

The Surprising Sensual Pull of Providence

October 10, 2014 by Leslie CarboneLeave a Comment

The red retro BILTMORE sign glistened through the rain-pelted floor-to-ceiling windows of the top floor of Providence’s recently renovated 1922 grande dame hotel.  Its simple brashness was striking against the blue-grey sky and russet-brick building on the late-April evening.  Inside all was toasty as waiters served cocktails and crostini, the pledge of a delicious dinner ahead. Chef Kevin Hale kept the promise.  Named one of Coastal New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Bakeries, Boston, Bridges, Culinary travel, Dessert, Drinking, England, History, Ireland, Italy, Massachusetts, Museum, Oyster, Resort, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spa

Living large at Sandals LaSource on Grenada

September 26, 2014 by Paul KandarianLeave a Comment

Who wants to be a millionaire? Well, most of us. But most of us aren’t. You can, however, vacation like one at the new Sandals LaSource all-inclusive resort in Grenada. Or so it says in the resort booklet. That’s not a stretch. The resort opened in April 2014 to rave reviews, a beauty of an all-inclusive resort, luxurious, well-appointed and ideally located close to Maurice Bishop International Airport on the island’s southwestern corner. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airport, Beach, Beer, Caribbean, Culinary travel, Dancing, Drinking, Food and Wine, Massage, Mediterranean, Music, Paddle Boarding, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sailing, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Spa

Land Rover Launches Competition: Win Trip to Space

September 21, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Four aspiring adventurers will win a trip to space with launch of Land Rover’s ‘Galactic Discovery’ competition Adventurers Sir Richard Branson, Bear Grylls, Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Virginia McKenna help launch Land Rover’s trip of a lifetime to celebrate debut of New Discovery Sport New compact SUV is premiered through online video, filmed at Spaceport America, the home of Virgin Galactic Global competition expected to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Drinking, England, Everest, Film, Journey, Land Rover, Mexico, New Mexico, New York City, Technology, Virginia, Wildlife

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