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Hands-on Ecuadorian Artisans Are Hands-Down Amazing

August 18, 2020 by Tom Bentley2 Comments

Photo by Alice Bourget 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 glittery red paint and spelled my name out on the top bar with glued alphabet macaroni. That might be my highest artistic achievement, so perhaps I don’t have a credible basis to judge the quality of the crafts I’ve seen in Ecuador over the past month. But … [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

A Night In Milwaukee

July 27, 2020 by Tom ClarkeLeave a Comment

Known primarily for its long winters and creating a wide range of North America’s tastiest cheeses, Milwaukee is a unique place to spend a night while on a layover. As part of America’s ‘flyover zone’, Milwaukee and other Midwestern cities don’t often see enough appreciation from travelers. From the weird to the purely American, keep reading for key insights on making your night in Milwaukee count. Standard Fare For those looking to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Baseball, Drinking, Festival, History, Music, North America, Sports, Wisconsin

Things to Do and See in Dubai, UAE

July 2, 2020 by Kriti SethLeave a Comment

desert safari

Dubai is a shining gem of the United Arab Emirates or UAE. An ultra-modern city, Dubai is known for its glamour, luxury and opulence. When it comes to architecture and design, the city has broken several world records. Right from owning one of the largest malls in the world to the tallest building in the world, Dubai has always surprised and awed the world with its architectural feats. Due to all these reasons and more, Dubai is one of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Africa Safari, Arabic, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Canals, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Desert, Dubai, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, Mosque, Museum, Paradise, Restaurants

Five Cities Tequila Lovers Must Visit in the State of Jalisco

June 18, 2020 by Dave2 Comments

Viva Tequila Festival's recommendations on multi-destination experience around Tequila Atlanta, GA – June 2020 – The state of Jalisco is Mexico's most emblematic region, having given birth to so many of the country's iconic cultural offerings, including the charro, or Mexican cowboy, and, of course, Tequila. This multi-destination state has plenty of space to maintain social distancing and remains a must for any fan of its signature Spirit. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Film, Georgia, History, Mexico, Music, Restaurants, Spain

Wines Deep in the Heart of Texas from Becker and Fall Creek Vineyards

May 7, 2020 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Becker Vineyards It all began when the Becker family began searching for a log cabin to renovate for their Texas Hill Country get away from their main residence in San Antonio. Inspired by travels abroad where they developed a passion for wines, the Beckers felt that central Texas was ripe for supporting more top quality vineyards. They purchased a cabin in 1990 on 46 acres of raw land and quickly discovered that native mustang grapes left over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Festival, France, Harvest, National Park, Sand, Texas, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

A List of Important Places To Visit In Leh-Ladakh: The Land of High Passes

May 1, 2020 by Sushant Pandey1 Comment

Maitreya Buddha Nubra Valley

The valley of Ladakh is one of the most visited tourist destinations in India. The valley is famous for its pristine landscape and snow-capped mountains, and at the same time, it is one of the highest inhabited regions of the world. The Ladakh valley is blessed with two mountain ranges running through its boundaries, namely the Himalayan Mountain Range and the Karakoram Mountain Range. In the last decade, the area has seen a high influx of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Bicycle, China, Drinking, Festival, India, Journey, Markets, Monks, Museum, National Park, Pakistan, Paradise, Sand, Village

Dancing in the Dark on Greece’s Skopelos Island

March 26, 2020 by Marilyn YungLeave a Comment

A slice of local life on Skopelos Island Last June, my husband and I spent three wonderful weeks on Skopelos Island in Greece, the largest island of the Sporades chain east of the mainland. One evening, after a dinner down by the Skopelos town harbor at Στου Δημητράκη (where we dined on giouvetsi, mousaka and ekmek, by the way), we ventured back up the hill around to the City School to watch a night of traditional dancing. The show started at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Art, Culture, Dancing, Fashion, Festival, Greece, Mountain Climbing, Music, Trekking

4 Days in San Miguel De Allende

March 8, 2020 by Preethi ChandrasekharLeave a Comment

In the July 2018 edition, Travel and Leisure voted the charming Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende the best city in the world for the 2nd year in a row! I’ve been dying to visit San Miguel de Allende and when I recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend a destination wedding on New Year’s Eve in this city, I couldn’t refuse! It was a blessing to be able to celebrate a dear friend and her fiance in one of the best cities in the world! So … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Art, Avocado, Bus Travel, Canyon, Castle, Caves, Chicago, Christmas, Coffee, Colombia, Culinary travel, Culture, Dancing, Disneyland, Drinking, Fashion, Festival, Fireworks

Top 5 Backpacking Experiences to Have in Thailand

February 21, 2020 by Nancy ThotrelLeave a Comment

Thailand is one of the most attractive destinations for backpackers in Southeast Asia. It is also the most visited country within the region as it boasts of rich historical, cultural, and natural tourist sites. The country offers several experiences for backpackers, no matter their budget. The best of these experiences includes: 1. Visiting the Floating Markets in Bangkok The floating markets are some of Thailand’s top tourist … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Asia, Backpacking, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, Caves, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, Markets, Music, National Park, Resort, Scuba Diving, Thailand

2020 Buellton Wine & Chili Festival

January 31, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

BUELLTON, CA, - February 01, 2020 – The 2020 Buellton Wine & Chili Festival will take place on Sunday, March 15th from 12-4:30pm. Guests are invited to sample from over 30 wineries and craft breweries from all over the Central Coast and 25+ chili and salsa cooks including local restaurants, at one of the first festivals of its kind. Currently in its 7th year, and selling out last year, the festival has consistently grown year over year with more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beer, Bus Travel, California, Festival, Food and Wine, Journey, Music, Resort, Restaurants, Santa Barbara, Shopping Mall, Village, Vineyards, Walking tour, Weekend Travel, Wine Tasting

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