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Mark Jason Williams, Award-Winning Playwright, Essayist and Travel Writer

July 15, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Q. Traveling is a universal experience that everyone takes pleasure in, but being a gay traveler comes with its own set of complexity and challenges. How do you define LGBTQ travel and why LGBTQ travel matters in your opinion? I think the definition of LGBTQ travel is constantly evolving, and that’s a great thing. Twenty years ago, being a gay traveler meant I only felt comfortable going to certain spots, like San Francisco or Miami, where … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Antarctica, Arizona, Art, Beach, Chicago, Desert, Ecuador, England, Europe, Florence, Hawaii, History, Ice Cream, Iceland, Idaho, Illinois, Internet, Italy

The Best Trekking Trips for Adventurous Backpackers

July 12, 2022 by Penny MartinelliLeave a Comment

There's no better way to experience nature's beauty than a trek through some of the world's most incredible jungles and peaks. Sure, trekking can be gruelling and could test your physical and mental abilities. But with proper training, preparation, and some help from professional guides, trekking is such a rewarding experience. For adventurous backpackers looking to venture into trekking, here are some of the best trekking adventures to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Asia, Beach, Burma, China, Cruising, Ecuador, History, India, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Rainforest, River Rafting, Russia, Thailand, Trekking, Vietnam, Village, Volcano, Walking tour

Discover the ultimate indulgence of hanging 1,200 feet off a cliff in the Sacred Valley, Peru – Interview with Natalia Rodriguez, General Manager of Natura Vive

September 25, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

A ray of sun broke through the clouds and the morning mist, illuminating the valley in sparkly golden gold. The surrounding mountains cast a long shadow over a vast expanse of farmland cut by a river meandering through the valley. This is the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a lush green valley lies in the heart of Urubamba Province, Peru – about 35 miles from Cusco, the gateway to Machu Picchu. Up on the edge of a mountain cliff, three transparent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, Bridges, Coffee, Colombia, Culinary travel, Ecuador, Interview, Journey, Machu Picchu, Mountain Climbing, Peru, Road Trip, Rock climbing, Walking tour, Whitewater Rafting, Wine Tasting

Kontiki Expeditions Announce Inaugural 2021 Ecuador Cruises and “Experiences”

March 30, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

(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...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Chocolate, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Ecuador, Hiking, Luxury Travel, Sailing, Seafood, South America, Walking tour, Whales, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Hands-on Ecuadorian Artisans Are Hands-Down Amazing

August 18, 2020 by Tom Bentley2 Comments

Photo by Alice Bourget [Note: this piece was written in pre-pandemic days, first accepted by the LA Times, but had a couple of long publication delays. And then the pandemic arrived. Ecuador was hit hard. Milton’s tours, listed at the end, are suspended. Here’s to travel to come!] When I was around 10, I tagged along to my brother’s Boy Scout meeting, where one activity was making art projects. Given instruction, I sprayed a clothespin with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Andes, Art, Bus Travel, Coffee, Drinking, Ecuador, Fashion, Festival, Japan, Music, Palm Trees, Seafood, Shopping Mall, South America, Spain, Taxi, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

4 Epic Treks in South America You Need To Know About

January 13, 2020 by Suzanne ELeave a Comment

South America has some of the highest mountain ranges in the world (like the Andes) - it is the second-highest mountain range in the world. The continent offers some of the best and challenging hikes in the world. Even one-day hikes are sure to test the endurance and strength of the mightiest trekkers and hikers. With different landscapes spread across the continent, it offers diverse views to suit the needs of every hiker out there. For … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Andes, Canyon, Colombia, Drinking, Ecuador, Fashion, Glacier, Hiking, Machu Picchu, Mountain Climbing, Peru, Rainforest, South America, Trekking, Volcano, Walking tour, Wildlife

The Things You Carry, the Things You Leave Behind

July 7, 2019 by Tom Bentley7 Comments

When I was 16, I hitchhiked with my older brother from Los Angeles to Vancouver. Being lean and hungry types, we knew we needed fortification for the long journey. So it made perfect sense that we’d load our backpacks—already substantial, with their sturdy wood and metal frames—with canned foods of every type. Chili, fruit cocktail, soup. That one of the laden backpacks now weighed about as much as a sports car wasn’t that daunting until a day or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airport, America, Andes, Bahamas, Drinking, Ecuador, Fashion, Food and Wine, Journey, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Shopping Mall, Singapore, Sports, Vancouver

Today’s Best Western

June 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Phoenix – With its fall 2017 debut, BW Signature Collection by Best Western was the newest addition to the rapidly growing Best Western Hotels & Resorts brand portfolio. Today, the soft brand is on the move, with the arrival of its first international location in Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. As part of the "Today's Best Western" campaign, which launched earlier this year, the company is this month going "Behind the Brands" with a closer look at BW … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Arizona, Business Travel, Canada, Ecuador, Food and Wine, Internet, Italy, Lodge, Markets, New York City, North America, Peru, Switzerland, Vermont

Peru’s Inca Heartland: An Experiential Vacation With Kuoda Travel

December 17, 2017 by Allison Tibaldi2 Comments

I’m in a remote Peruvian village in the Sacred Valley, deep in the heart of the Inca world. Surrounded by mist-shrouded mountains and cobalt blue lakes, agrarian rhythms define life here, just as they have for centuries. I feel as far off the beaten track as I can possibly get. I’m spending the afternoon with the women of the village. Traditionally dressed with their long black hair in precise plaits, it’s as if time has stood still. They … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Art, Beer, Bus Travel, Chile, Culinary travel, Culture, Ecuador, Journey, Machu Picchu, Peru, Restaurants, South America, Spain, Village, Wanderlust

Vaping Whilst Travelling – What You Need To Know

February 9, 2017 by Holly BLeave a Comment

Many people may be thinking about booking their summer holiday at this time of year – as it gives us something to aim towards while we’re trying to traverse through the chilly winter months. We all have a different idea of the perfect holiday – some of us may want to go skiing whilst others may prefer an adventure holiday. But, no matter where you’d like to go, it is important to get lots of information about the destination beforehand. For … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Airport, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Botswana, Brazil, British Columbia, Cambodia, Canada, China, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hawaii, India, Indiana, Ireland

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