St. Augustine is rich in history, and in the late 1800s, rich was the operative word. During the Gilded Age (1870s to about 1900), this little town became the premier resort destination for the well-to-do – and it all began in 1883 with an auspicious visit by Henry Morrison Flagler, John D. Rockefeller's partner in founding Standard Oil. During the Gilded Age, St Augustine became a tourist destination that it still thrives as to this day. To … [Read more...]
The Legal Evolution of Online Gambling Across the World
Online gambling has been in the news a lot lately, as many countries around the planet have made moves to introduce new legislation that would create a legal and highly regulated betting market there. How quickly has this happened in some countries compared to others? The North American Gambling Market The US is one of the countries with the most activity in their online gambling market just now. This is because new laws are being … [Read more...]
Interview with Tobias Hägg, Photographer and Aerial Artist
Q. I remember when I was on an airplane for the very first time. I was so excited that I asked to be seated next to a window. The view from the plane window was just breathtakingly amazing. The bird's-eye view provides a different perspective on the land below. You have produced a collection of cinematic drone masterpiece. Tell us what drew you to aerial photography in the very beginning? I think my fascination for the aerial perspective began … [Read more...]
A City on Pretty Waters
I travel to settle down the pandemonium's of life raging inside me. These new places, the new people, new tastes greeting my tongue; they intrigue me to a whole new level. I am indeed fascinated and moved by this therapy. And obviously, I am so indefinitely attached to traveling that my heart does not stop hammering against my chest until I put down my story on a piece of paper. So here I have an unprecedented experience of mine in the city which … [Read more...]
The Wonderful World of Travel: A Tale of the Pandemic
Through a neighbourhood travel agent, in December 2019 I booked a tour of northern Italy, scheduled for May 2020. I also bought an expensive and comprehensive insurance policy that would allow me to cancel FOR ANY REASON. I stumbled upon this agent’s office in a local mall during the late winter of 2019. I told her that I was alone and on a limited budget. She told me there was a tour company that catered to solo travelers, and ordered their … [Read more...]
The Ultimate New Zealand Road Trip
2020 has been about as disastrous a year as you could imagine from a travel perspective. Let’s be honest, even as things gradually start returning to some approximation of normality, the idea of jumping on and off planes is still not the most attractive one right now. Yet in the face of adversity comes opportunity, and one thing that many of us have been able to do this year is to explore different types of travel, perhaps taking a closer look at … [Read more...]
Five Gorgeous European Destinations to Visit
In the light of strict COVID-19 restrictions, tourists are searching for places away from the crowded cities. We are longing for nature, large open spaces, and, more importantly, freedom. Itineraries have changed for international travelers, and cities hardly end up on travel lists. Globe trotters are preferring places with pinewood forests and large tracts of farmland over the glitz and glamour of city life. Europe has a lot more to offer … [Read more...]
Top 10 Historic & Culinary Delights in New York’s Dutchess County
Planning a weekend trip to any destination can feel overwhelming especially when must-see historic and culinary attractions combined with ample time for relaxation are on the agenda. If you're visiting Dutchess County in New York's Mid Hudson River Valley, look no further than this Top 10 List which includes a locally run bed and breakfast to spend your evenings. Monte’s Local Kitchen & Tap Room With roots in the restaurant business … [Read more...]
Places to visit on the gold coast 2020
A trip to Queensland should be full of fun, excitement, and adventure and the best things to do on the Gold Coast are all this and more! Discover the greatest Gold Coast activities and make the most of your holiday. Gold Coast Amusement Parks Some of the most popular attractions on the Gold Coast are the amusement parks. There are several of them, and each is unique. There’s Warner Bros. Movie World, with rides and rollercoasters inspired … [Read more...]
Lago di Como, Bellagio – Italy – June 2020
This International hot spot for inspirational natural beauty is world renown. The lake itself resembles the figure of a headless person in mid stride - with the two legs forming the main parts of the lake. Old small towns are perched at times precariously on the edges of its steep shores. Roads are narrow, steep and very windy. Bellagio (otherwise known as the "pearl of Lake Como) is one such town very popular with tourists for its scenic … [Read more...]
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