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On Location at the Napa Valley Film Festival

December 4, 2013 by Catherine Sweeney1 Comment

Wine, camera, action! Luscious wines and innovative independent movies in enticing venues on a gorgeous fall weekend in the Napa Valley? The Napa Valley Film Festival gets two thumbs up from my husband (“Mr. TWS”) and me! As film buffs and wine enthusiasts with a special affection for Northern California wine country, Mr. TWS and I indulged our senses at the third annual (but our first) Napa Valley Film Festival, which ran from November … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Auschwitz, California, Canyon, Celebrity, Festival, Film, Flowers, Germany, History, Hollywood, Israel, Los Angeles, Napa Valley, Nebraska, New York City, North America, Poland, San Francisco

New Public Television Series, The Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg

September 24, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

New Public Television Series, The Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg, Premieres Fall 2013 (check local listings) Travel guru offers tips and tricks for traveling like an insider Tired of feeling like a helpless traveler? In the new series The Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg, premiering nationwide beginning Monday, September 30, 2013 on public television (check local listings), CBS News Travel Editor and The Royal Tour co-host Peter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, American Airlines, Bus Travel, Coffee, Costa Rica, Cruising, Culture, Food and Wine, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Mexico, New York City, New Zealand, Paradise, Train Travel, Volunteer, Wildlife

Yung Chang: Writer & Director

July 16, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

I have enjoyed fruit for as long as I can remember. My early childhood memories involve visiting Asian markets with my father - scouring the shelves for mostly canned fruit in the absence of the real thing. Over time this changed - demand increased within these communities and USA agricultural laws changed to allow the import of a wider variety of fruits. In the last 4-5 years where I live - depending on the time of year, you can now find fairly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Brazil, California, Canada, Caves, China, Culture, Dessert, Festival, Film, Florida, Hawaii, Hollywood, Ice Cream, Interview, Israel, Los Angeles, Markets

West Sweden & Skane: Volvo’s Car plus Vacation – Day 3-4 of 14

by Dave · Leave a Comment

DAY 3   Volvo Tour, pickup vehicle, drive to Lysekil Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel. A driver will pick you up in the morning and take you to Volvo's headquarters. Volvo offers a unique experience for buyers overseas interested in purchasing a new Volvo. They combine picking up your new car with a personal trip in which you get to test drive your new vehicle. Then when you are finished exploring Sweden, simply drop off your car … [Read more...]

Culinary Highlights at Sweden’s only Floating Hotel

June 12, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Both my Napa Valley winemaker friend, Emil and I were looking forward all trip to a visit and stay at Sweden's only floating hotel - along with a visit to the adjoining restaurant (Salt & Sill) - in the small ocean-side town of Klädesholmen on Tjörn Island in Western Sweden. This was one of the restaurants on our itinerary we had planned to wear the finest clothes we brought along! However, it was not to be - we barely arrived before closing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Chocolate, Desert, Israel, Napa Valley, Restaurants, Sweden

Tel Aviv’s Annual White Night Festival

May 30, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

New York - May 29, 2013: Tel Aviv will host the 10th annual White Night Festival, a 24-hour event featuring citywide art, culture and music events, June 27. The White Night Festival first started in 2003, in celebration of Tel Aviv being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its collection of more than 4,000 Bauhaus and International-style architecture buildings. Now in its 10th year, the festival will include a lineup of citywide street and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Beach, Culture, Dancing, Festival, Flea Market, Israel, Music, New York City, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, South America

Win a Free Trip to Israel with New “Beyond Belief” Video Contest

May 24, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

New York - May 23, 2013: The Israel Ministry of Tourism launched its new "Beyond Belief" video contest this week, offering travelers a chance to win a trip for two to Israel. To enter the "Beyond Belief" contest, participants must visit the Israel Ministry of Tourism Facebook page and select the "Win a Trip" tab at the top of the screen. Participants should then post an original two-minute video that incorporates the phrase, "Israel is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Israel, New York City, South America

Jerusalem: the Lion of this Kingdom

March 10, 2013 by Matthew RiterLeave a Comment

In May of 2009, my mother and I traversed France over 10 days.  On our final day, at a Paris hotel, I perused cheap flights on the Internet, chancing upon a low-cost Belgian airline, JetAirFly, with one-way flights from Liege, Belgium, to Tel Aviv, for 99 euros.  In Jerusalem, my nephew, Guy, and his mother, Miri, agreed to shelter me from the incoming cultural storm.  My nerves tingled as I considered the implications: Judea, Israel, Jerusalem, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Animal Rescue, Arabic, Beach, Belgium, Christmas, Coffee, Culture, Desert, Drinking, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, France, Freeways, Greece, History, Internet, Israel

Step back in history in Savannah

October 5, 2012 by Phyllis SteinbergLeave a Comment

Time has stood still in Savannah with its 24 squares and picture perfect parks with homes dating to the 1700's when General James Oglethrope arrived here to build a colony in the name of England’s King George II. Oglethrope and with city planner, William Bull of South Carolina established the squares and reserved them as public parks among the neighborhoods. One of the homes along the squares Monterey Square is home to Congregation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Antiques, Bicycle, Civil War, England, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Israel, London, Monterey, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, South Carolina, Trekking, Walking tour, Wedding

Rolf Potts: Travel Writer & Journalist

September 17, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Rolf has built up an impressive resume during his travel writing career. He is the author of two critically acclaimed books and numerous travel related essays. Late last year he set out on a "No Baggage Challenge" Round the World Trip in which the only items he carried were what fit in his pockets. Recently we had a chance to ask Rolf about both his career, travel writing and recent projects.   Q. For those interested in pursuing travel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Art, Bangkok Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Desert, Europe, Fashion, Fishing, Food and Wine, Israel, Istanbul, Italy, Journey, Land Rover, Lifestyle, National Geographic, New York City, Paris, South America

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