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The Utopia in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean – Interview with Shirley Squibb, Deputy Head of the Tourism Department of Tristan da Cunha

September 3, 2021 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Shirley Squibb to get an insider's glimpse of life in Tristan da Cunha, a South Atlantic Ocean island that is completely isolated from the outside world. Surrounded by rough seas and untouched wilderness, coupled with unpredictable weather conditions, Tristan was founded by a Portuguese admiral named Admiral Tristao da Cunha in 1506.  Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is the main village in Tristan where all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Christmas, Coffee, Drinking, Edinburgh, Farming, Fishing, Food and Wine, Interview, Journey, Museum, Sailing, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Village, Volcano, Walking tour, Wildlife

Living in the Archipelago That Whale Sharks Call Home – Interview with Founder of the Mafia Island Tourism Association, Peter Byrne

June 1, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Out in the middle of the Indian ocean, the water is shimmering in deep emerald green. A traditional dhow rocks gently against the lapping ripples. Next to the boat, a group of divers are flipping their fins in excitement and snorkeling alongside with a whale shark, the biggest fish in the ocean and a species now classified as endangered. This is not a typical scene on any tropical island. This experience – and all its other attractions in one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa Safari, Beach, Culture, Dancing, Farming, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, Interview, Lifestyle, Lodge, Mozambique, National Park, Oyster, Papua New Guinea, Resort, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Sports

Uniquely Corinth, Mississippi

December 20, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

Corinth is home to a plethora of experiences that together create a getaway as unique as the town itself CORINTH, MISSISSIPPI—The Northeast corner of Mississippi holds a special destination with a past carved by Civil War stories and a futured shaped by the relics of yesteryear. What’s unique about Corinth are the local eateries and adventures that can be found nowhere else in the world. Fill a weekend getaway with activities in a thriving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Bicycle, Civil War, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, Farming, History, Mississippi, Museum, Music, National Park, Restaurants, Romantic, Sand, Shopping Mall, Sports, Walking tour

Five Gorgeous European Destinations to Visit

November 29, 2020 by Faisal ButtLeave a Comment

In the light of strict COVID-19 restrictions, tourists are searching for places away from the crowded cities. We are longing for nature, large open spaces, and, more importantly, freedom. Itineraries have changed for international travelers, and cities hardly end up on travel lists. Globe trotters are preferring places with pinewood forests and large tracts of farmland over the glitz and glamour of city life. Europe has a lot more to offer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Beach, Bicycle, Cell Phone, Chile, Europe, Farming, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Italy, Mountain Climbing, Music, National Park, Portugal, Resort, Scuba Diving

Top 10 Historic & Culinary Delights in New York’s Dutchess County

July 7, 2020 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Planning a weekend trip to any destination can feel overwhelming especially when must-see historic and culinary attractions combined with ample time for relaxation are on the agenda.  If you're visiting Dutchess County in New York's Mid Hudson River Valley, look no further than this Top 10 List which includes a  locally run bed and breakfast to spend your evenings. Monte’s Local Kitchen & Tap Room With roots in the restaurant business … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Bridges, Celebrity, Cruising, Culinary travel, Drinking, England, Farming, Food and Wine, Garden, Hiking, History, Italy, Journey, Museum, New York City, Pizza

Top 11 Ways Joi de Vivre Abounds in Southern Quebec

June 6, 2020 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

In a rough equidistance between Montréal and Quebec City as well as sharing a multistate northern U.S. border spanning New York State to Maine, Canada's Southern Quebec is renowned for unique gourmet experiences, distinctive lodging, and unspoiled natural beauty. Here are 11 can't-miss road trip worthy attractions to add to your GPS next time you head over the border: La Sucrerie de la Montagne Open year-round and designated an official … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Bakeries, Beer, Belgium, Bicycle, Bridges, Canada, Culture, Dancing, Dessert, Farming, Food and Wine, France, Harvest, Hiking, Journey, Lodge, Maine, Massage

Things to Do and See in Little Rann of Kutch in India

March 20, 2020 by Rashmi K4 Comments

Desert Safari

Imagine a landscape that dramatically changes with the season. In dry months, it is a vast expanse of saline desert. Come monsoon, it transforms into a shallow wetland. The Little Rann of Kutch boasts one of the most fascinating and unusual terrains on earth. Generally speaking, Rann of Kutch is associated with the Greater Rann of Kutch and its neighboring desert the Little Rann of Kutch remains largely hidden. Located roughly 170 km from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Art, Culture, Desert, Farming, Harvest, India, Photography, Wildlife

Transported into the World of Eden: Three Unique and Enjoyable Aspects of One Quiet, Leisurely Location in the Philippines

November 20, 2019 by Joseph Ciccanti1 Comment

Let me hook you on a trip to the Philippines - to Davao City in particular. Imagine the change in feeling from being trapped in one's daily life and the rush and constant demands on your time to a place where life slows down - where one can absorb the peacefulness of a mountain environment. A mountain that surpasses all nearby landmarks. Well, it must be paradise. Higher up in elevation, the cool breeze comforts you. You find that the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa, Animal Rescue, Art, Asia, Bus Travel, Farming, Fishing, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, Indonesia, Madagascar, Mountain Climbing, Paradise, Philippines, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants, Romantic, Tropical Fruit

John Muir Slept Here

September 20, 2019 by Kevin NelsonLeave a Comment

The best place to walk in the footsteps of John Muir is Yosemite National Park, where the famed naturalist and conservationist hiked and climbed granite domes, lovingly surveyed plants and animals, studied with rapt eyes “cloud mountains” in the sky, and developed his passion for wild spaces. Another place that evokes feelings for one of the visionary creators of our national park system is his old home in Martinez, California, about an hour … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, California, Farming, Freeways, Kentucky, Mexico, Mountain Climbing, National Park, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Spain, Traffic, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wisconsin, Yosemite National Park

A Glimpse Of Davao City

February 20, 2019 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

This busy metropolis on the southeastern island of Mindanao is one of the world’s largest cities in terms of land area. Since the 1970s when the city gained the earmark of being the “killing fields” of the Philippines —a “murder city”— Davao has dramatically transformed. But since 1988 it has become the safest city in the country and one of the most livable cities in Asia. Famous as the home turf of once legendary mayor (and now Philippine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Asia, Beer, Caves, Coffee, Drinking, Farming, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Idaho, Museum, Natural History, Philippines, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall

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