Lisbon, Portugal (March, 2020)—"Wine Pairs with Portugal" is the title of a new wine tourism campaign that Turismo de Portugal is launching in seven markets, including the US. With an investment of 500,000 euros, the digital campaign will run throughout 2020. The new campaign is an initiative under Portugal's Wine Tourism Action Plan designed to boost awareness of Portugal's significant wine sector. As part of the campaign, six films were … [Read more...]
Brady Trautman, Round the World Sailor, The Delos Project
Q. Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hi, guys, my name's Brady Trautman, I'm 33 years old, and I'm originally from Florida, USA. For the past ten years, I've been part of The Delos Project, a YouTube sailing channel which started out as a bit of fun but has grown into a way of life and sustainable business. Sailing across 75,000 miles of the world's oceans aboard our sailboat 'Delos' and visiting 45 countries, has inspired us to … [Read more...]
Transported into the World of Eden: Three Unique and Enjoyable Aspects of One Quiet, Leisurely Location in the Philippines
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...]
Dhanushkodi – A Tale of Oceans and Ape Men
The Legend Indian Hindu mythology has it that Lord Rama built a bridge some 50 kilometres long connecting India with Lanka (now Sri Lanka) off the coast of Tamil Nadu in South India to rescue his wife Sita from the evil clutches of the demon king Ravana. And he pulled off this engineering marvel with the help of his million-strong Vanara (Ape men) army along with magical ‘floating rocks’ and named it Rama Setu. (Rama’s Bridge) Valmiki further … [Read more...]
The City of Dubai- Explore this Extravagant yet Magnetic City
Have you ever visited the city of Dubai? If yes, then you will relate to the city as well as I do. If no, then it’s the right time to add this amazing city to your bucket list. I lived in Dubai for almost 14 years and is where I was born and raised. So, what’s so special about Dubai and what makes this city different from others? Dubai is among the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest and the most … [Read more...]
Adventure on the River: West Virginia Whitewater
It was July 4th at the New River Gorge in West Virginia. It was dark, and I was on the roof of a truck clinging to the roof rack as we wound through the twisting back roads en route to the edge of the gorge. This had not been the plan. We had ended up loading the truck down with a couple of kegs and as many raft guides as we could fit after the trailer that was supposed to deliver us to the party developed a flat tire. We had unhitched it and … [Read more...]
8 Great Mountain Towns in the Great State of Georgia
A most convivial convergence exists in the northeastern corner of Georgia; the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Chattahoochee National Forest and the southern tip of the Appalachian Trail. In this region, mountains meet lakes, ruggedness meets charm, and quaintness meets culture. I have picked eight favorite amazing towns (here in alphabetical order), which I hope to be visiting again and again. BLAIRSVILLE is an easily affordable place to … [Read more...]
Feast or Forage: New Brunswick, Canada Serves Up Hands-On Food Excursions
Travelers can harvest sturgeon and caviar, forage for fiddleheads, meet the farmers and fishermen at local night markets, and more. NEW BRUNSWICK (July 15, 2019) – Immersive culinary excursions in New Brunswick, Canada offer travelers a new way to taste and experience the local cuisine. The Atlantic Canada province, located just north of the U.S. border of Maine, is surrounded by water, and rich in wildlife and vibrant cities. Seafood is only … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do in Lake Arrowhead
“Every season is beautiful but autumn is my favorite. Everyone is out and about but more bundled up. It’s a fun time,” says Summer Barron, Spa Director at Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa. Born and raised in Lake Arrowhead, California, Summer is the perfect person to inform me about the area, the resort and what makes it such a popular choice by those in the know. Lake Arrowhead is a private lake and community nestled at 5200 ft. (1500 m) in the … [Read more...]
Sea of Galilee and Redemption
The sea, the sea! That was my miraculous view for at least four Galilean days staying in a hotel on the outskirts of the ancient city of Tiberias, Israel. That was the Sea of Galilee or Lake Tiberias or Buhayrat Tabriya in Arabic or Yam Kinneret in Hebrew. This is the sea of abounding stories; biblical, archaeological, economic, political and of personal testimonies. One Night I was awakened by a dream. I was swimming in the sea’s deep … [Read more...]
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