The Official Press Newsletter of the German National Tourist Office Summer festivals nationwide During the summer, Germanys festival season is in full swing with events and celebrations everywhere. With many festivities happening outside, visitors can fully relish the warm temperatures. Between July and August, almost every German city organizes a city festival ("Stadtfest") where locals of all ages enjoy open-air concerts, fun rides, … [Read more...]
I’m just a girl…
I’m in love with adventure: I always have been and I always will be. And water is a big part of that adventure and of my life; this element has fascinated me ever since I was a little girl. It was hard at first, but somehow my wish overcame fear and I learnt how to swim. On my own, when I was 15. From then on, I couldn’t get enough of water: I sometimes joke that I could live my life in water if only I had food within easy reach, a water … [Read more...]
10 Things You Don’t Want to Miss in New York
New York really is the city of dreams; with so much to do all day and all night, this city never sleeps and neither will you and your itinerary if you’re after a jam-packed schedule full of things to do and activities to keep you on your feet! The Big Apple has a lot to offer when it comes to attractions but the most thrilling element of it all is the electric atmosphere, the hustle and bustle and the interesting people you meet along the … [Read more...]
New Developments in Detroit
Opportunity Detroit began as a breakthrough Kid Rock-narrated and Quicken Loans-produced television spot that aired during the 2012 World Series. Since then it has grown into a movement underscoring the unparalleled opportunities available in Detroit today. What does opportunity look like? It looks like Detroit. The vision of Opportunity Detroit is to transform downtown Detroit into a great urban neighborhood that has a unique point of view, … [Read more...]
Tulip Time on Holland and Belgium Waterways
Millions of flowering tulips in a myriad of colors can be enjoyed in a spectacular setting at Keukenhof Gardens in Amsterdam, but check your calendar because this dazzling display can only be seen in the spring during late March and April in Holland. A delightful excursion into this cornucopia of colors is made easy by riverboat. My husband and I recently returned from a “Tulip Time” cruise aboard the AMA Prima, launched in 2013. The 9-day … [Read more...]
Colonial Williamsburg’s new summer experience
Colonial Williamsburg’s new summer experience offers refreshed programming, more interaction and exclusive offers for hotel guests Williamsburg, VA May 20, 2013 - This summer, Colonial Williamsburg will introduce a new concept created to make the on-site experience even more effortless and fun for first-time and repeat guests. The refreshed programming; additional opportunities for interaction; integrated technologies; and exclusive … [Read more...]
A visit to Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Cellar in Tuscany, Italy
Getting Here The estate is located about 25 minutes outside of Florence Italy in the small town of Bargino. This is almost directly south of Florence, off of Highway SR 2 and only about 30 minutes from the beautiful town of Siena. Many airlines and flights connect to Florence including Alitalia, Air Berlin, Delta, KLM and Lufthansa. The Family The Antinori's own one of the world's oldest continuously operating family businesses. … [Read more...]
Exploring Bermuda, an Introduction to the Island
Getting Here There are nonstop flights to Hamilton from a number of cities along the east coast of the USA as well as London Gatwick. It is surprisingly a short flight from many major metropolitan areas including New York (under 2.5 hours) and Toronto (about 3 hours). Many airlines service the island with nonstop flights including Air Canada, American, British Airways, Delta, Jet Blue, United, US Airways and Westjet among others. Bermuda … [Read more...]
Wrinkles and Dimples
Entering through the gates of our destination, I stopped in my place. Through the gleam of nature in the dainty courtyard was a tiny old woman, approaching us. She was welcoming us but my heart wavered, quickening a beat or two. An earlier encounter with an old Chinese woman was one I would not soon forget. It had been only days earlier when we were waiting at a bus stop, fully laden with our backpacks, moving onward. People were going about … [Read more...]
Sumatran Blend, Ripples on the Edge of Time: Toba or not Toba?
An American backpacker treats Sumatra, Indonesia’s “Lake Toba”--filled with crunchy Elysian entrepots --as a writers’ retreat where backing off comes with the territory “Characters are just like black marks on paper. . . --William Gass, Fiction and the Right of Life I arrive by high-speed hydrofoil across the Malacca Straits to Medan, the ersatz capital of Sumatra, during Ramadan. I was, of course, on my way to flop down and relax at the … [Read more...]
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