Teri is very well traveled - focusing her trips on adventure, lifestyle, cuisines, music, parties and more as co-host of the popular Travelista tv - an online travel show. Recently we had the opportunity to ask her a number of questions about her travels and her enjoyable role with Travelista tv. Q. What is your background and when did you first become interested in International travel? I grew up in Clear Lake; a suburb of Houston … [Read more...]
Exploring the Wonders of Palau
The island nation of Palau is located about 500 miles east of Manilla in the Philippines and about a 2 hour flight from Guam. A number of airlines fly to Palau including United, Delta and China Air. There are numerous flights from Japan. Local car rental companies maintain offices in the small arrivals lounge of the International airport. Unlike some airports where you find only major car rental companies and or more expensive pricing - these … [Read more...]
Mad Scientists at Raymond Winery
My first impression of Raymond Winery when I arrive for my "Winemaker for a Day" blending experience with my fiance, Tom, is that we are at a traditional Napa winery. The "Winemaker for Day" experience involves creating my own wine blend and bottling the wine to take home with my own label - which I am currently designing with a happy employee named Casey at the tasting room counter. The tasting room has beige walls and white counter-tops with a … [Read more...]
Ocean House: Luxury on a grand scale in smallest state
For a tiny state - the nation's tiniest - Rhode Island's got it all going on. There's the state's famous beaches (it is known as the Ocean State, after all), an incredible culinary scene, particularly in the capital city of Providence, world-class academia (think Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design) and a rousing arts scene which includes Trinity Repertory Company, the country's last full company theater. Photo courtesy of Ocean … [Read more...]
David Stanley: Traveler & Guidebook Author
David Stanley is a well-heeled travel writer who has written a number of books about the South Pacific for Moon Handbooks. We have admirably followed his career for a number of years. He has been writing guidebooks for over 30 years and has maintained his South Pacific website since the late 1990's. We recently had a chance to ask him about his career, travels and advice in regards to travel writing. Q. You are a prolific writer how … [Read more...]
Finding the Flavors, Spring in West Sonoma County
The allure of wine tasting at family owned boutique wineries of West Sonoma County is calling. The romance of several nights tucked away in Guerneville - away from crowds, hidden in the gentle fog of west county is downright appealing. Located only about 25 minutes from Santa Rosa and under 90 minutes from San Francisco this region of Sonoma County makes a great multi-day destination/weekend getaway. In order to avoid the summertime crowds … [Read more...]
Paris-Marathonic tours
Paris is one of the destinations that you definitely have to visit when coming to Europe. The second to none mixture of glamour, sophistication and culture makes the capital of France a city that you do not want to miss. This melting pot of cultures is one of those places that offer a really wide range of options in touristic terms, making millions and millions of people, from around the world, surrender to its perfect atmosphere and natural … [Read more...]
Fashion in Paris
The city of lights has always been an important player in the pompous fashion world. Top fashion designers exhibit their best masterpieces in Paris, while attracting fashion professionals and tourists from every corner of earth. Similarly, people who are looking to purchase a successful career in arts and fashion, find in the capital of France the perfect place to study and introduce themselves in this prestigious and competitive … [Read more...]
Don George: Editor & Travel Author
Don George is a prolific travel writer and editor. We recently had a chance to ask him about his latest travel book, thoughts on his long career and the popular annual Book Passage Travel Writers conference which he helped start. Q. Tell us a little about the new Lonely Planet book, "Lights, Camera...Travel!" that you co-edited with actor and travel writer Andrew McCarthy. "Lights, Camera...Travel!" is a collection of 33 stories by … [Read more...]
A Bicycle Built for Two
While I was house-sitting a 15th-century farmhouse in historical Gascony, with a backyard view of the snow-capped Pyrennees, I decided one bracing morning over a cafe du lait to hire a bike and make a pilgrimage to one of France's oddest pilgrimage sites: "NOTRE DAME DES CYCLISTES." Looking decidedly uncool in my fuzzy Patagonia jacket, Tintin T-shirt, Gap shorts, white athletic socks, and Rockport walking shoes, I pedaled like a madman, … [Read more...]
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