New York State's Hudson Valley is filled with artisan food producers, bucolic scenery, and a wide array of historic inns and bed & breakfasts. One lesser known attraction is the region's horse racing heritage dating back to the 1700s. The village of Goshen New York is home to the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame accompanied by an historic track built in 1838 now incorporated into the museum and still in operation today. In fact, what … [Read more...]
Justin Zackham, Screenwriter, Producer & Traveler
Q. Introduce yourself and tell us about your passions and also some of your personal accomplishments that you are most proud of. Hi, we're the Zackhams - Justin, Katherine, Finn and Cole. We're currently traveling the world, home/worldschooling, and living our Bucket List Life as a family. Justin went to film school at NYU and has since written the screenplays for the hit film "The Bucket List" starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman; … [Read more...]
The Power of the Kitchen Table, Foodgasmic Conversations by Nick + Kim
This is a story of family, food and great conversation, complemented with recipes that have been handed down from the generations by the author's immediate family or their friends. Connecting memories to these recipes Kim and Nick take turns sharing individual stories. As we read through each story, we can vividly hear Kim and Nick speaking (authors note: we personally know both Kim and Nick); their passion for food, family and friends is as real … [Read more...]
Five Reasons to Visit Medellin
Lonely Planet named Colombia 2nd best country to visit in 2017. I first visited Colombia a few years ago, when I set foot into the walled city of Cartagena. I had just finished reading Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ Love in the Time of Cholera, and as I moved through the old town in Cartagena, pages of his novel came to life, setting the tone for that trip. I discovered a colorful, romantic city where Latin music and dancing greeted me … [Read more...]
11 Things About Everest Base Camp that will Amaze you
Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular and adventurous trekking destinations in Nepal. This trek will take you to the base camp of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. Following the footprints of Tenzing Norway Sherpa and Edmund Hilary, the first ones to climb the Mount Everest is itself a matter of gratitude. Trekking along the waterfalls, Buddhist Monasteries, and Sherpa Communities will make your journey to the Everest Base Camp … [Read more...]
The Faroe Islands Declare a Weekend of TLC: ‘Closed for Maintenance, Open for Voluntourism’
Nordic nation restricts tourists for one weekend in April and invites 100 visitors to join locals in caring for their 18-island archipelago in the North Atlantic New York, NY -- March 2019 -- The pristine Faroe Islands – a group of volcanic islands in the North Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Norway – welcome approximately 100,000 visitors each year, attracted by the country's dramatic scenery, including rugged cliffs, sea caves, … [Read more...]
10 Inspirational Travel Instagram Accounts Worth Following
This wonderful planet features a diversity of inspirational and beautiful places. Some travelers have been able to create careers out of exploring a range of often niche experiences or locations. For them, travel is a passion and certainly a huge part of their lifestyles. And in deciding which accounts to feature here, I started pondering - what would Ansel Adams or more recently, Galen Rowell think about the incredible amount of digital … [Read more...]
Pony Up, the Genoa Western Heritage Celebration is Coming to Town
Nevada's Oldest Settlement Guarantees a Grand Time in Honoring its Western History with a Three-Day Festival, April 26 – 28, 2019 CARSON VALLEY – Nevada's oldest permanent settlement, Genoa, Nevada, honors the area's rich western heritage with its annual three-day festival returning this spring, April 26 to 28, 2019. Genoa Western Heritage Days is organized by passionate local volunteers and features a full weekend of Native American … [Read more...]
12 Things You Need to Know when Booking a Trip to Thailand
Thailand is a popular travel destination for Americans and Europeans. Anyone who has watched the movie ‘The Beach’ can’t fail to be mesmerized by the idyllic landscape, with its towering cliffs, lush tropical greenery, white sand, and turquoise ocean. It truly is an amazing place. Whether you elect to visit Bangkok, Phuket, or the rest of Thailand, you won’t be disappointed. Thailand has something to offer everyone. From ancient temples to … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Destination Guide
Sri Lanka has never really been on my bucket list of countries to see. However, I was recently invited to a destination wedding in this country and decided to take the opportunity to discover the island and what it has to offer. Sri Lanka truly has something for everyone, from its laid-back beach towns, spectacular train journeys, to historical ruins, to tea estates to hiking up mountain peaks. This island nation has been voted top country for … [Read more...]
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