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Catalina Island to Host First-Ever Mermaid Festival October 25–26, 2025

October 21, 2025 by Dave1 Comment

AVALON, Calif. – Oct. 20, 2025 – Catalina Island is diving into something brand new this fall: the inaugural Catalina Island Mermaid Festival, splashing into Avalon Oct. 25–26. The free, family-friendly celebration will transform Avalon's waterfront into an under-the-sea playground of art, music, food, and - of course - mermaids. The festival kicks off Saturday, October 25, at 10 a.m. along Crescent Avenue with nearly 20 ocean-themed artist … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Beach, Beer, California, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Music, Paradise, Restaurants, Santa Catalina, Scuba Diving

Fall for Ireland: Five reasons to make this the season to explore all the Emerald Isle has to offer

October 20, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Dublin, 8th September: Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier, is inviting explorers to experience all that Ireland has to offer this fall. As the summer crowds fade, the Emerald Isle still offers a magical blend of culture, nature, and celebration. From September to December, the country embraces the shorter days with a rich calendar of events and experiences. With the Aer Lingus Sale offering flights to Ireland from $339* roundtrip, there's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, America, Amsterdam, Animal Rescue, Art, Castle, Chicago, Connecticut, Culture, Drinking, Edinburgh, Festival, Germany, Harvest, Hiking, History, Ireland, Journey, London, Los Angeles

Kalinga: Reflections of an Ancient Way of Life

October 20, 2025 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

The morning mist clung to the steep rice terraces as our jeepney wound its way through the mountain roads of Kalinga province. We had departed Tabuk City, the provincial capital, before dawn, aiming to reach the remote village of Buscalan by midday. The journey was as much a destination as the village itself—every hairpin turn revealed breathtaking vistas of emerald terraces carved into mountainsides, a testament to the agricultural ingenuity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, Farming, Festival, History, Internet, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Music, Philippines, River Rafting, Ski Trip, Spain, Village, Whitewater Rafting

Lizeth Yarlequé, Documentary Filmmaker and Fixer

October 17, 2025 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Lizeth Yarlequé is a Peruvian documentary filmmaker, producer, fixer and founder of Humana Films. Her works have been featured on major international platforms including Warner Bros, ARTE, ZDF, Al Jazeera, the United Nations, CNN, Business Insider, The Goldman Environmental Prize among others on projects deeply connected to indigenous communities and cultures. She is passionately committed to environmental causes and her major participation as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Andes, Architecture, Art, Beach, Canada, Culture, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Germany, Interview, Ireland, London, Machu Picchu, Mountain Climbing, Peru, Photography, Rainforest, Travel Abroad, Wildlife

Mexico City to Host the 2025 Day of the Dead Grand Parade: A Celebration of Life, Memory, and Tradition

October 2, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Mexico City, September 29, 2025 — On Sunday, November 2, Mexico City's iconic Paseo de la Reforma will transform into a river of color, music, and remembrance as the Day of the Dead Grand Parade returns for its highly anticipated 2025 edition. This extraordinary four-hour procession honors those who have passed while celebrating the joy of life, offering visitors from around the globe an unforgettable immersion into one of Mexico's most cherished … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Flowers, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Markets, Mexico, Music, Walking tour

Catalina Island to Host First-Ever Mermaid Festival October 25–26, 2025

September 25, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

AVALON, Calif. – Sept. 25, 2025 – Catalina Island is diving into something brand new this fall: the inaugural Catalina Island Mermaid Festival, splashing into Avalon Oct. 25–26. The free, family-friendly celebration will transform Avalon’s waterfront into an under-the-sea playground of art, music, food, and - of course - mermaids. The festival kicks off Saturday, October 25, at 10 a.m. along Crescent Avenue with nearly 20 ocean-themed artist … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Beach, Beer, California, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Music, Paradise, Restaurants, Santa Catalina, Scuba Diving

A Magical Time to be had in Nayarit’s Pueblos Mágicos

September 10, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Mexico's Pacific state of Nayarit is one whose culture, traditions, and gastronomy have put it in the tourist spotlight. One of the best ways to discover the magic of Nayarit is to immerse yourself in its small towns and villages, especially the ones that are renowned for their authenticity, heritage, and culture. In Mexico, towns that live up to these standards earn a government designation of Pueblo Magico, or Magical Town. Nayarit is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Avocado, Backpacking, Beach, Bicycle, Biosphere, Canals, Chile, Coffee, Culture, Festival, Hiking, History, Hot springs, Mexico, Museum, Music, Photography

Top 5 Gadgets That Keep Pace With the Wanderer’s Lifestyle

September 8, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Travel life requires more than a tough backpack and a trusty pair of shoes. The wandering lifestyles of today's travelers, which might be digital nomads, frequent flyers, or road trippers, depend on technology that merges usefulness with transportability. Proper gear can transform frantic travel into effortless sailing, keeping you connected, powered, entertained, and ready wherever you are. Here are five gadgets that catch up with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Bus Travel, Fashion, Festival, Hiking, Internet, Lifestyle, Markets, Music, Sailing, Technology, Train Travel

Why Adventurers and Gamers Share the Same Spirit of Discovery

September 5, 2025 by Zaklina PostLeave a Comment

You will often find that those who love to travel also have a love of gaming. These two activities might seem unrelated at first glance, especially with gaming being an indoor activity usually done at home, but there is a clear similarity between both - a shared spirit of discovery. Obviously, travel is all about discovering the world and having new experiences, meeting new people, and discovering ways of life that are different from back home. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Asia, Festival, Hiking, History

Goal-Line Getaway: Exploring Canada’s World Cup 2026 Host Cities

August 14, 2025 by Adrian VaronaLeave a Comment

Canada’s historic role as a co-host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup places it firmly on the global soccer stage, with Toronto and Vancouver serving as the nation’s two shining venues. These cities are more than match locations, they are cultural hubs where the world’s passion for the sport meets vibrant urban landscapes, stunning architecture, and unforgettable local flavor. Toronto’s Place in World Cup History Toronto is set to be at the heart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Bus Travel, Canada, Casino, Culinary travel, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Markets, Music, Nightlife, Public Transportation, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Street Food, Toronto, Traffic, Train Travel, Vancouver

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