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Seeing the World One Step at a Time

One of my Favorite Cities, Los Angeles

February 7, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Due to my extensive travels, people often ask me about favorite places around the planet. I love the outdoors so I always rattle off inspiration nature highlights including the Amazon River, various mountains including the Himalayas and the Andes and various deserts. But I also enjoy the activities that big cities bring - and invariably I Los Angeles always comes up in conversation as one of my favorite cities. I always start with LAX, one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Andes, Beach, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Freeways, Germany, Himalayas, Hollywood, Japan, Los Angeles, Museum, Santa Catalina, Santa Monica, Traffic, Venice, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Dubai, One of World’s Great Urban Attractions

February 7, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

While not one of the world's largest by population cities, Dubai certainly warrants great attention due to its rapid rise from being a sleepy fishing village to now home to some of planet's most iconic attractions. My visit to Dubai was a number of years ago - the city was surely much smaller then, but still, the city felt overwhelming. As one of the great cities in the Middle East it offers non stop or one stop connection flights from most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Desert, Dubai, Europe, Festival, Fishing, Germany, Markets, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, Tallest Building, Village, Walking tour

A Visit to Muckross House and Killarney National Park, Ireland

January 29, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

My first trip to Ireland was somewhat of a blur. I stayed in Dublin recalling that most of my time was spent hanging out in pubs and drinking - because that is what one does when visiting this city! However, my most recent trip to Ireland was a bit was not about 'drinking' tourism, rather more about heritage and exploration away from the bigger cities. My travel buddy and I landed in Cork (the southern part of Ireland); we were immediately … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Biosphere, Britain, California, Drinking, Frankfurt, Germany, Hiking, History, Ireland, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Walking tour, Waterfall

Making Memories in Qatar

January 29, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

One may have heard of the country of Qatar but for most, its geographical placement on the planet is a bit fuzzy to identify. It is a small but wealthy peninsula country in the Middle East that juts out into the Persian Gulf. Nearby neighboring countries include Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. I was priveledged to visit Qatar several years ago on a several day stop over between some other countries in the region. I flew … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Culture, Desert, Germany, Sailing, Sand, Walking tour

New York, One of the World’s Greatest Cities

January 29, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

New York City is a major urban destination - home to multiple major airports including JFK and La Guardia. Numerous daily flights arrive here from around the world including from Germany. Travelers looking for opportunities of passion can consider Escort Service Cologne in advance of their trip to New York City. I have been to 'the city' as I call it a number of times over the years - first many years ago for fun, hitting the major highlights … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Empire State Building, England, Germany, History, New York City, Rainforest, Shopping Mall, Times Square, Walking tour, Washington DC

My Visit to Singapore

January 29, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

My first visit to Singapore was about 10 years ago - it was just a weekend stop therefore despite being such a small country, I did not have time to fully explore the country. Although I did get out out of the city and visit the world renowned Singapore Zoo. This time (in early 2019) I stayed in the city. Singapore is known for its wide range of 5 star hotels. One of the most iconic and visually attractive due to its unique architecture and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Asia, Drinking, Food and Wine, Germany, Resort, Restaurants, Romantic, Shopping Mall, Singapore, Spa, Walking tour, Zoo

An Aurora in born – The Northern Lights baby

January 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

On 19 August 2020, at 14:19, baby Aurora Wolteck was born in Dettingen Konstanz on the border between Germany and Switzerland, completely unaware of the Arctic adventure that had unfolded nine months earlier. But let us go back even further, to the day in 2009, when two young people, Nathalie and Benjamin, now 30 and 33 years old, were introduced to each other through a mutual friend while hiking near Lake Constance. It was friendship at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Bus Travel, Christmas, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Food and Wine, Germany, Hiking, Honeymoon, Iceland, Journey, Music, Norway, Romantic, Switzerland, Wedding

Exploring the Royal City of Krakow

October 24, 2020 by James HuntLeave a Comment

If you are looking for destination for your next holiday Krakow is an amazing idea. On the Internet you can find dozens of ‘where to go’, ‘where to eat’ ‘what to do’ and beautiful photos of that city, which make you want to visit it just now. Beautiful architecture, great monuments, delicious Polish food and the vibe is how you can describe Krakow in one sentence. There is so much to do here, so much to see that once to get here you will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Amsterdam, Architecture, Art, Auschwitz, Bus Travel, Castle, Coffee, Culinary travel, Czech Republic, Europe, Food and Wine, Germany, History, Hungary, Internet, Museum, Poland, Restaurants, Street Food

Exploring SouthWest Germany’s Lake Constance by Bicycle

September 7, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

The State Tourist Board of Baden-Württemberg, also known as SouthWest Germany, is home to one of the most beautiful and relaxing outdoor paradises in all of Europe: Lake Constance and its island jewels. Centrally located in the heart of Europe between SouthWest Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Lake Constance offers outdoor beauty, gardens, palaces and unique museums, including a bronze age village, the Zeppelin Museum and lakeside castles. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bicycle, Castle, China, Culture, Europe, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, Germany, History, Journey, Monks, Museum, Shopping Mall, Sports, Switzerland, Technology, Village

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: A Combination of World Cultures and Islamic Beliefs

June 16, 2020 by Rituparna10 Comments

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an epitome of grandeur and harmony. It is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Often referred as the 'White Pearl of the Gulf', the Grand Mosque is the third largest mosque in the world and largest in the country. The structure was planned and executed by the first President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He was the ruler of Abu Dhabi for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Culture, Egypt, England, Germany, Greece, India, Mosque, New Zealand, Pakistan

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