Holland celebrated their own King's birthday (Willem-Alexander) for the 3rd year in a row in April 2016. This fun event is known as "Koningsdag" or "King's Day" and is held on April 27, a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Two of the Netherland's largest brands, KLM and Heineken, joined forces to celebrate this special occasion in variety of ways including bringing a lavishly decorated bright orange boat to the canals of … [Read more...]
A Surprise Weekend in Glorious Budapest
Everyone had just left. After celebrating my birthday and some basic tidying up we sat down for a moment. “Why don’t you check your email?” she asked. I took the hint. Taking out my iPhone I opened the email app. And there I saw confirmation I was flying to Budapest on Friday. Now that confused me - she was supposed to be attending a conference in Budapest the following month. She quickly filled me in on the details. She was … [Read more...]
Visit Detroit Today, Start Planning your Summer!
Summertime in The D. It’s the perfect time to soak up the sun, along with all of the cars, culture, gaming, music and sports the metro area offers. Whether you’re a festivalgoer, a foodie or a sports fan (we’d prefer if you cheered for the Tigers) metro Detroit is the perfect spot for you. Detroit traditions like the Ford Fireworks, Woodward Dream Cruise and Detroit Jazz Festival will make your stay unforgettable. Grab your wagon, it’s … [Read more...]
Tourism Authority of Thailand Celebrates Songkran Festival with Launch of Thai Restaurant Week, April 11-17, 2016
Share Your New Year’s Resolutions or Your Previous Songkran Experience and You Could Spend New Year’s in Thailand March 23,2016 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced today that they will be celebrating Songkran Festival marking the Thai New Year, with Thai Restaurant Week in Los Angeles and New York April 11-17, 2016. Songkran (April 13-15), the most famous festival in Thailand, is in keeping with the Buddhist/Hindu solar … [Read more...]
Best Travel Guide for First Time Travellers to Dubai
DUBAI proudly stands among the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It’s no less than a splendid tourist destination for travellers around the globe. The city is a pleasure for eyes because of its crazy, humongous and architectural skyscrapers. Unlike in other countries, the whole city is man-made, beautifully crafted to catch the eyes of many tourist lovers. As the world is aware, Dubai has won the bid to host World EXPO 2020 and … [Read more...]
Gothenburg and West Sweden – Spring 2016
The latest selection of new holiday ideas, travel news and events in Gothenburg and West Sweden – including a new three-day cruise along the Bohuslän coast, a guided Swedish fika tour, Salt & Sill’s new biking package, a new walking trip on Marstrand Island, Way Out West’s 10 year anniversary as well as a new stand up paddling package in the city’s waterways. NEW for 2016 in Gothenburg... Culture and music Gothenburg Green World - a … [Read more...]
Extra Fancy Sauce: Pebble Beach Food & Wine
I can honestly say that I’ve never been to an event quite like Pebble Beach Food & Wine. Over. The. Top. As I pulled up to the Grand Tasting in my Honda CRV, I giggled at the sign which read, “Free valet parking when you drive your Lexus,” and knew that I was in for something completely different at this tasting event. As I walked from my car to the enormous white tents hosting the festivities, I had a momentary concern that my … [Read more...]
SouthWest Germany Celebrates 500 Years of Beer Purity Laws with Tours, Festivals, an Exhibition and Tastings in 2016
SouthWest Germany, a region known for its variety of beers from cult classics to craft beers, is experiencing a renaissance in beer fashion and production. Beer lovers and travelers will have to put SouthWest Germany at the top of their bucket list in 2016: Exhibitions, festivals, brewery tours and beer hiking paths are only the beginning of this state's celebration of the 500 Years of Beer Purity! The Technoseum in Mannheim will dedicate an … [Read more...]
First Sweet Scent of Spring, Maple Syrup Season on Tap, Western Connecticut
The groundhog predicts an early spring this year, but even if he is wrong, one early sign of spring is certain. Fragrant plumes of steam rising from sugar shack chimneys throughout Western Connecticut always herald the arrival of maple syrup season, New England’s traditional signal that winter is on the way out. As soon as days are above freezing and the sap begins to run, the fascinating process begins: tapping the maple trees, collecting the … [Read more...]
Tips on visiting the Cheltenham Festival
Although visitors to this blog will know that we take great pride in bringing you travel highlights from the most distant corners of the globe, it’s often easy to accidentally overlook some magnificent attractions on our own doorstep. So seeing as we brought you some recent snapshots of Ireland, we thought it would be apt to show you one reason why thousands of Irish people come to the UK each springtime - the Cheltenham … [Read more...]
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