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Brad Pitt & Damien Quintard announce Reopening & Renovation of the legendary MIRAVAL STUDIOS

March 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

This summer, Miraval Studios at the famed Château Miraval in the South of France will reopen its doors after a major renovation plotted and overseen by Miraval Estate's owner Brad Pitt and EMMY-winning French producer Damien Quintard. Brad Pitt & Damien Quintard - Photo Credit: Hélène Hadjiyianni In 1977, the estate's then-owner, French pianist and composer Jacques Loussier, built a state-of-the-art recording studio on the property, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Film, France, Music, Paris, Technology

The Biggest Poker-Playing Countries Across the World

February 5, 2022 by Harry GreenLeave a Comment

Are you interested in where the biggest poker-playing countries around the world are? Read on to find all the details America Poker is permeated into the history and culture of North and South America. Was there ever a Western movie that didn’t feature a scene of the rogue cowboy at a poker table, either proving that he can outbluff anyone in the saloon or gaining money for his next escapade. It is one of the main staples of physical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Art, Brazil, Britain, Casino, Culture, England, Fashion, France, History, Hollywood, Indonesia, Monaco, North America, Saloon, South America, Sports, Traffic

Visit Avignon France – February 2022

February 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Located along the banks of the great Rhone River - the gateway city to Provence, Avignon proudly shares its history and culture with curious visitors. Old, older and oldest are common elements within this city - remarkably inhabited continuously since the stone age. Arguably the most well-known attractions involve two historic sites: one that visitors often start their trip to the city with is the Pont Saint-Bénézet. This bridge ends about half … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Bridges, Culture, Festival, France, History, Restaurants, Rome, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

A free travel app to keep track of all your travels – past, present & future!

December 22, 2021 by Anna KayfitzLeave a Comment

Calling all tourists, nomads, explorers, you name it! This travel app was created by a fellow traveler with the travel bug that was busy exploring the world’s places and all of it’s sights, and simultaneously trying to plan the next adventure. Keeping track of her travel bucket list in a journal, she decided there has to be a faster and lighter way (for carry-on purposes) to manage her travel plans, memories, and inspirations. So, she made one. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Australia, Britain, Canada, England, France, Free Travel, Germany, Russia, Scuba Diving, Ski Trip, Wine Tasting

Things to Do on a Yacht Charter in Mallorca

December 1, 2021 by Rafael SilvaLeave a Comment

For those who want to experience sunny weather, beautiful scenery, and Spanish culture traveling to Mallorca is necessary. With a 550 km coastline, there's plenty of towns, historical monuments, restaurants, and activities to enjoy. And, the most favourable way to explore the island is by yacht. The reasons being, this form of accommodation and transport ensures: ● Mallorca’s sea voyagers can explore the entire coastline. ● Their means … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Beach, Culture, Europe, Fishing, France, History, Journey, Mallorca, Resort, Restaurants, Sailing, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Spain, Village, Walking tour

Visit Minsk, Belarus – December 2021

December 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Off the beaten path for most visitors to Europe, the country is slowly opening up to tourism - with the waiving of a visa for a number of countries for short term visitors flying into and out of Minsk - which began in early 2017. The airport is not located within the city - rather it can take up to an hour to reach the city center. Refreshingly one doesn't find the crowds and tourist buses all pining to see the same historic sites as one would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Bus Travel, Europe, France, History, Italy, Museum, Visa

Matt Ruby, New York City Stand-up Comedian

November 10, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang5 Comments

Q. In your article  “What I’ve Learned From 10 Years of Doing Standup Comedy”,  you mentioned the reason you began stand-up comedy was to tell the truth and being funny was the best way to deliver it. Tell us about your love for comedy and your journey into stand-up comedy? My therapist once asked me if I do standup comedy because my mom was funny. I replied, “No, I don’t think so. My mom wasn’t really that funny. In fact, come to think of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, Asia, Boston, Canada, Culture, Drinking, England, Festival, France, Israel, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Music, New York City, Photography, Technology, Thailand, Trekking

A Wine Focused Visit to France

November 1, 2021 by Dave3 Comments

One of the most memorable vineyards in all of my travels is the tiny vineyard at the Bordeaux Airport - because whenever I see this vineyard I know I'm within a short drive to some of the most coveted terroir on the planet. And in all my travels around the globe - its not like I've seen very many vineyards planted at airports! The few people on my flight scattered as soon as we landed; I took full advantage of a totally empty airport to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, France, Riviera, Tahiti, Traffic, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Extreme Australia: Seeing and Surviving

September 29, 2021 by Sofia Weber-PaulsonLeave a Comment

The day is getting shorter, there is less sunshine in my eyes and warmth, morale is dropping - you want to run somewhere urgently. We need to plan a vacation. But the question is where to go? You can go to Africa to see the beautiful nature and turn your knowledge about the continent upside down, or you can take part in local sporting events by betting on national sports at 22Bet Kenya. Or you can go to France and have a romantic date with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, France, Gold Mining, Great Barrier Reef, Hiking, Kenya, Lifestyle, London, New York City, Rainforest, Romantic, Sand, Scuba Diving, Sports, Surfing, Walking tour, Wildlife

It’s about to Become More Complicated for Americans to Visit South Korea

September 28, 2021 by Bijoy HembramLeave a Comment

Whether it’s traveling to see the cherry blossoms bloom during the spring, enjoying a K-pop concert with thousands of other fans, or taking in the relaxed atmosphere of Jeju Island, there are thousands of reasons to visit South Korea. However, starting this month, there is a new version of the South Korea visa for U.S. citizens rolling out. Known as the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (or K-ETA), this travel authorization will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Architecture, Baseball, Canada, Caves, Culture, Denmark, France, Germany, Honeymoon, Italy, Korea, Music, National Park, Nicaragua, Passport, Restaurants, Spain, Visa, Wildlife

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