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Is it Safe to Travel Alone in Central America?

August 5, 2024 by Isabella Parkin1 Comment

Kayaking on Lake Nicaragua

Sometimes I feel like a broken record talking about my recent backpacking trip in Central America and South America, because I’ve written so much about it on my own blog. But here I am on a brand new website, with a brand new audience, and I guess I’d better start from the beginning. I had this grand plan to spend a year backpacking from Mexico City to Santiago de Chile, completely by bus, boat, train, car; anything except from flying. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, Airport, America, Backpacking, Belgium, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, England, Europe, Honduras, Houston, Mexico, New York City, Nicaragua, Panama City

10 Inns offer to pay tank of gas for guests – Leap Day campaign

March 1, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

New York — Ten beds and breakfast across the United States are banding together to encourage travelers to take a leap, fill their tanks, and see what it's like to stay at a B&B in a nod toward Leap Day. Starting February 29th this group of inns will pay $40 toward a tank of gas for each two-consecutive night, midweek, reservation (Monday through Thursday) through the month of March at the participating properties. "Every four years we have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Boston, Chicago, Chocolate, Dallas, Drinking, Flowers, Georgia, Houston, Internet, Lodge, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York City, Restaurants, Seattle, Shopping Mall

Come Live Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead in Mexico City, the City that has it all.

October 17, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — October - Mexico City sets the scene for one of the most important holidays in Mexico — Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. This ancestral tradition dates back to pre-Hispanic Mexico, with roots originating in the cultures of Mesoamerica. Over time, these traditions were blended with Catholic beliefs to give rise to the holiday we know today, celebrated across Mexico. The central pillar of the celebration is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Canals, Chicago, Culture, Dallas, Drinking, Festival, Flowers, Food and Wine, Georgia, Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico, Music, New York City, Oakland, Orlando, Sacramento

Barcelona Travel Guide: Sangria de Cava!

August 15, 2022 by Adam VaughanLeave a Comment

barcelona park

In the spring of 2022, my wife and I rented an apartment in Barcelona and lived like locals for 31 incredible days. After two years of working from our home in the Bay area, we realized we weren’t capitalizing on the remote nature of our now-remote jobs. Our dream of eventually moving to Europe became a reality, even if for a short time.  Since we were still technically working during our stay, we crafted a daily schedule to maximize our free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beach, Bridges, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Houston, Lifestyle, Mediterranean, Museum, Music, Palau, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spain

State of Yucatan Launches the Year of Yucatecan Gastronomy

June 25, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Merida, Mexico — June 2022 – The state of Yucatan's Ministry of Tourism (SEFOTUR) will launch a new campaign aiming to increase awareness of the state's culinary offering, rich cultural history, and current modern gastronomy as an important part of its tourism offering. Position the state as one of Mexico's foodie destinations to expand tourism to all regions of the state and develop new products. Starting on June 18, the World Day of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Caribbean, Culture, Dallas, Food and Wine, History, Houston, Mexico, Oakland, Peru, Restaurants, Sand, Spain, Toronto, Wildlife, Yucatan Peninsula

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

Eligibility and requirements

April 12, 2022 by Amy AndersonLeave a Comment

Vaccination and test requirements Fully vaccinated travellers can fly on any Singapore Airlines flight and enjoy quarantine-free entry into Singapore via VTL flights if they meet the following criteria: All vaccination certificates, regardless of place of issuance and whether digitally verifiable or not, will be accepted as proof of vaccination. Children aged 12 years and below are exempted from the vaccination requirement. Provide a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, America, Amsterdam, Angkor Wat, Art, Australia, Bangkok Thailand, Britain, Cambodia, Canada, Chennai, Denmark, Dubai, England, France, Frankfurt, Germany, Houston, India, Indonesia

How to Prep Your Car for a Road Trip

October 5, 2021 by Jodie JamesLeave a Comment

Road trips are incredibly popular these days and for good reason. It is a more private way to travel, and you often end up discovering a lot of hidden gems along the way. Preparing is vital to make sure that you have everything you will need for your journey. Making sure that your vehicle is ready is crucial; the specifics, however, will depend on how far you are travelling and where you are going. Read on for all the things you can do to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Culture, Houston, Journey, Road Trip, Texas, Travel Insurance

First-Ever Luxury Space Hotel, Aurora Station, to Offer Authentic Astronaut Experiences

April 20, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Launched by Orion Span, Aurora Station Will Host Immersive 12-Day Trips Beginning in 2022; Now Accepting Deposits Houston, TX (April 2018) – The first-ever luxury space hotel was introduced during the Space 2.0 Summit in San Jose, California. Named after the magical light phenomenon that illuminates the Earth’s polar skies, Aurora Station (pictured right) is being developed by Orion Span and the company’s team of space industry veterans, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Architecture, Art, California, Food and Wine, Houston, Internet, Journey, Technology, Texas

United’s New Houston To Sydney Route Takes Flight

February 13, 2018 by Allison TibaldiLeave a Comment

If a trip Down Under is on your bucket list, take note that United Airlines launched a new Houston to Sydney daily nonstop service on January 18th. United is the only airline offering nonstop service from Houston to any Australian destination. I was lucky enough to be on board for the festive inaugural flight. Here’s the scoop on the 8,596-mile journey. Aussie Treats To Tempt The Taste Buds The party started at Houston’s George Bush … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Art, Beach, Celebrity, Chicago, Chocolate, Culture, Dessert, Food and Wine, Houston, Ice Cream, Journey, Lifestyle, Museum, Music, North Carolina, Restaurants, San Francisco, Seafood

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