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5 Ideal Picnic Spots for Students in the American South

July 13, 2023 by Emili TraverseLeave a Comment

The American South, with its picturesque landscapes, enchanting historical sites, and warm, sunny weather, is replete with beautiful spots ideal for student picnics. Whether it's for relaxation after a long week of studying, a celebratory gathering, or just a casual day out with friends, here are five picnic spots that offer a unique southern charm and the perfect backdrop for a memorable day. 1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Art, Culture, Georgia, History, Louisiana, Mountain Climbing, National Park, New Orleans, North Carolina, South Carolina, Spain, Tennessee, Texas, Walking tour, Wildlife

Delving into the Art of Travel Writing with Nathan James Thomas, Founder and Chief Editor of Intrepid Times

June 20, 2023 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Nathan James Thomas is the founding editor of Intrepid Times, an online magazine that publishes narrative travel writing. He is the co-editor alongside Jennifer Roberts of the travel writing anthology Fearless Footsteps (2020), and the author of Travel Your Way (2022) and Untethered (Coming September 2023). In this interview, Nathan talks about his journey in establishing Intrepid Times, what narrative travel writing means to him, how to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, Bangkok Thailand, Beer, Caves, Dancing, Drinking, England, Georgia, Internet, Interview, Jordan, Journey, New Zealand, Petra Jordan, Portugal, Singapore, Taxi, Technology, Walking tour

Southern Hospitality Awaits You in Mobile, Alabama

May 19, 2023 by Joannee TroverLeave a Comment

Mobile, Alabama has never been a city on my “to visit” list, but sometimes life presents you with an opportunity, so you just go with the flow and enjoy the ride. Such an opportunity presented itself when I recently flew from Savannah to Atlanta to Mobile. I had one specific goal: obtain my Global Entry status. Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alabama, America, Beer, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Georgia, History, Interview, Mexico, Music, Pizza, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sports, Sushi, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Heli-Skiing at Valle Nevado in Chile

February 25, 2023 by Elizabeth NelsonLeave a Comment

Heli-Skiing: An Incredible Way to Experience the Andres Mountains "Never Summer" is a motto for some of us winter sports enthusiasts, and if you're like one of us, heading to South America in the summer is the perfect way to scratch your "winter sport" itch. Ski Trip in Chile I planned a ski trip to Chile in August 2022, which was incredible. The highlight of the trip was, of course, heli-skiing. Although we tried to heli-ski at Ski … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Andes, Brazil, Chile, Georgia, Helicopter, North America, Resort, Ski Trip, South America, Sports

New Adventure Cycling Short Routes Make Bike Travel More Accessible

September 20, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

MISSOULA, Mont. – Adventure Cycling Association is broadening its offerings and making them more accessible to all, releasing 12 new Short Routes from major metro areas across the United States. Known for its epic long-distance routes like the TransAmerica Trail and Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, the organization produced its Short Routes for those new to bike travel or those with less time. And the Short Routes are available for free in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Bicycle, Boston, Bus Travel, Canada, Georgia, iPhone, Los Angeles, North America, Pennsylvania, Restaurants, Santa Catalina, Santa Monica, Seattle, Shopping Mall, Texas, Train Travel

She Walks the Earth – Angela Marie Maxwell, Explorer, Inspirational Speaker, Empowerment Coach

August 5, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Q. I listened to your Ted Talk and podcast interviews. you talked a lot about finding courage – about how courage is a choice and a mindset that takes us beyond our comfort zone. My question has two parts: First, during the months of preparation before setting off on your round-the-world walk, what did you do to build your courage, physical stamina, and most importantly, stay committed to your goal and belief to finally turning this idea of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Art, Australia, Beach, Caves, Coffee, Colorado, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Georgia, India, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Oregon, Russia, Switzerland, Trekking, Vietnam, Village

The Best Places to See on the Appalachian Trail

July 9, 2022 by Darian TomasLeave a Comment

Winding through 14 different states and over a whopping 2,200 miles, the Appalachian Trail is one heck of a hike. With its impressive length and variety, it’s no wonder that there are plenty of awesome things to see along the way— check out some of our favorites! To keep things from getting too crowded, we’ve narrowed it down to a top 8. We’re also listing the locations in the order they appear during the trek, so you know what to expect from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Georgia, History, Ice Cream, Iceland, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Mountain Climbing, National Park, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Trekking, Village, Virginia, Waterfall, West Virginia, Wildlife

Aerosmith are back with Their Wildly Successful Las Vegas Residency

April 20, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

LAS VEGAS (March 23, 2022) – As part of the continued celebration around their 50th anniversary, four-time GRAMMY®-winning and Diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith have announced the return of their Las Vegas residency, AEROSMITH: DEUCES ARE WILD at Dolby Live at Park MGM, beginning Friday, June 17, 2022. The incredible show will be the first live concert experience presented in Dolby Atmos® at Dolby Live. Dolby Live is one of the world’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Casino, Chicago, Garden, Georgia, History, Hollywood, Houston, Music, Nightlife, Resort, San Francisco, Sports, Technology, Walking tour

What to Do and See This Spring In Alexandria, VA

March 21, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Spring Events Feature Cherry Blossoms, New Public Art, Concerts, Festivals and More in Alexandria, VA Alexandria, VA—As the weather warms and cherry blossoms take center stage, springtime events abound in Alexandria, Virginia, located minutes from Washington, D.C., on the Potomac River and named a Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2021 by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. Visit the luminous I Love You sculpture, the newest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Bicycle, Bridges, Celebrity, Civil War, Cruising, Dancing, Drinking, Easter, Fashion, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, Georgia, History, Journey, Lifestyle, Maine

A harsh but beautiful wildlife haven at the bottom of the world – Interview with Vicki Foster, Government Officer of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

October 4, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

My mobile phone buzzed with an email alert, jolting me out of my reverie. It was from Vicki Foster. “As I am writing this, I am looking out of my window across the bay to 2,000-meter mountains rising to snowy peaks. There is a male elephant seal trumpeting his arrival to the beach with his massive nose." Interviewing Vicki was like sitting down in from of a TV and flipping the channel to National Geographic Network. She shared her story with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Art, Beach, Cell Phone, Christmas, Cruising, Drinking, England, Fashion, Film, Fishing, Georgia, History, Interview, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Geographic, Paradise, Resort

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