Gil's father recently passed and Gil was recently fired from his job. His father's best friend Syd, who is fighting leukemia decides to hike the 220 mile John Muir Trail in the high Sierra Nevada mountains. Gil's mother asks him to join Syd and Gil agrees despite nurturing a strong dislike of camping, being overweight and very inadequately prepared to take on a physical challenge of this magnitude. This is a story of how their relationship … [Read more...]
How to Pack Light? 6 Tips for Students Moving Abroad
The prospect of studying abroad is thrilling, and rightly so. It's an opportunity to experience a new culture, make new friends, and enjoy a different academic environment. But one aspect that often stumps students is figuring out what to pack and how to pack light, especially when you're going to be away for an extended period. Here are six tips to make your packing process efficient and effective. 1. Understand Your Destination Before you … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for an International Trip
Traveling overseas can be stressful including long plane rides, delays, jet lag, not knowing anyone in a destination, language barriers and seemingly a million and one other potential complications. Part of why I travel is to get out of my comfort zone, but there is certain pre trip planning suggestions that will help minimize unwanted surprises when traveling. Depending on which country you visit and which country you have citizenship in, … [Read more...]
Swedish Midsummer – Sweden’s Unofficial National Day
Plan a holiday to Sweden in the month of June this year and you will be rewarded with double helpings of celebratory joy. Not only is it the month when Sweden turns 500 years old, but also the month of Sweden's most longed-for festival - Midsummer. On June 23rd (Midsummer´s Eve), which is the longest day of the year, you will have the chance to meet with a group of cheerful Swedes, dressed in traditional costumes, dancing around the maypole. … [Read more...]
Amazing day trips from Juneau
Juneau, the state capital of Alaska, is a gorgeous destination in its own right, but its principal attraction is its position as a gateway to some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the world. The city itself offers a wealth of attractions - you could spend days exploring the cafes and restaurants, kayaking in the Gastineau Channel, or hiking in the hills that surround it - but venturing out of the city on day trips opens up some of … [Read more...]
Prince Edward Island: Canada’s Newest Wellness Retreat
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (May, 2023) – With 700 miles of tranquil beaches and Island-wide hiking, biking, and walking trails, Prince Edward Island is an open-air playground for travelers to restore mind, body, and soul. This year, visitors to PEI can revel in the "island way of life" with new and authentic wellness experiences. From a new Nordic Spa and kaYOGA, to paddleboarding with beach goats, here are a few ways for travelers … [Read more...]
Tips for choosing the best time to visit New Zealand for your travel style
Are you looking forward to exploring all that New Zealand has to offer? Have you been dreaming of a vacation in this spectacular destination? Whatever your travel style, here are some tips on choosing the best time and season to visit New Zealand! What does your travel style look like? The first step is deciding what type of traveler you want to be. Do you prefer laying at the beach in warm weather or are you looking for activities such as … [Read more...]
Visit Kyoto, Japan – May 2023
Kyoto is well setup for tourism and unlike in other parts of Japan Kyoto, seems well versed in English with employees at restaurants and hotels mostly able to converse in English. This is the city of temples - during our visit, we were told there are something like 1,600 temples in or near Kyoto - several of them are within easy walking distance from the main street in the city, Shijo Avenue including the impressive Yasaka Shrine. Gion is a … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Visit Romania in 2023
Probably the most underrated destination in Eastern Europe, Romania has a lot more to offer than just the ‘land of Dracula’ tag it’s so famous for. The country has a rich Game of Thrones-like history with many twists and turns which you can learn about by visiting the many medieval castles (including Bran Castle aka Bran Castle) and cities such as Brasov, Sibiu and Cluj-Napoca. And then you have the impressive Carpathian Mountains with their many … [Read more...]
On April 29, Yo-Yo Ma and Louisville Orchestra Perform in Mammoth Cave National Park
"A pioneering force in new music." — Billboard on the Louisville Orchestra (March, 2023) — One of the world's most awe-inspiring natural wonders will serve as the setting for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on April 29, when members of the Louisville Orchestra join forces with cellist Yo-Yo Ma at Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, the site of more than 400 miles of interwoven limestone caves and 100 miles of above-ground trails and … [Read more...]
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