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Russ Hedge, CEO of Hostelling International USA

February 6, 2023 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Meet Russ Hedge, CEO of Hostelling International USA (HI USA) - The largest hostel network in the United States. HI USA was founded in 1934 and is a non-profit organization that offers hostel accommodations, activities and programs promoting inclusivity and diversity. Russ joins the interview to talk about how HI-USA is more than just an ordinary hostel that provides guests a bed to sleep in for the night. Q. Tell us about your journey into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Arabic, Chicago, Culture, Egypt, Europe, Fashion, France, Germany, Interview, Journey, Markets, National Geographic, New York City, Sacramento, Spain, Texas, Volunteer, Walking tour, Washington DC

Tel Aviv – The City That Boasts the Best of Both Worlds

January 28, 2023 by Kat FleischmanLeave a Comment

The city of Tel Aviv boasts the best of all worlds, with it's delicious foods like falafel and hummus, mixed with a rich, historical culture, and a laid-back beach atmosphere that makes it an ideal city to live in. One of my top priorities while visiting during the Winter was to be centrally located, while also enjoying a constant view of the Mediterranean, which reminds me of my home in Miami. The Carlton Tel Aviv just does that. Situated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Art, Beach, Carmel, Chocolate, Coffee, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Holiday Season, Israel, Journey, Lifestyle, Mediterranean, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Wildlife

7 Tips for Travelling With Chronic Pain: Making Memories On The Go

January 25, 2023 by Alfie DonnanLeave a Comment

When you have chronic pain, it can be difficult to plan and prepare for trips abroad. Of course, you don’t want to miss out on the fun because of your pain. But, at the same time, you don’t want to let your pain prevent you from going on exciting adventures or making memories with friends and family. Here are some tips to help you manage chronic pain while travelling. They will make your journey more comfortable and thus more enjoyable. Get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Drinking, Journey, Road Trip, Travel Insurance

Reaching Paradise, EMBRACE Resort Staniel Cay Bahamas

January 1, 2023 by Dave2 Comments

Dodging clouds, discovering sunshine in between and finding inspiration below I found myself on a tiny 12-seat prop plane on my way from Nassau to Staniel Cay (note that 'cay' is always pronounced as 'key') in the Bahamas. The captain briefly announced our flight plan; 28 minutes to Black Point Cay to drop off a few passengers and then a quick 5-minute flight from there to Staniel Cay. There are not many passengers on board; these planes are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bahamas, Beach, Canada, Caribbean, Coffee, Drinking, Food and Wine, Golf, Honeymoon, Journey, London, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Sand

Why Do People Visit NYC?

December 4, 2022 by Deepak VermaLeave a Comment

New York City is known as the city that never sleeps and its 24/7 lifestyle draws in visitors from all around the globe. From world-renowned cuisine to iconic attractions like the Empire State Building, Lady Liberty and Times Square, there's plenty for everyone to experience in the city. Often becoming a permanent residence for tourists turned locals, New York City is an opportunity to make dreams come true. So, whether you're pursuing a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Culinary travel, Empire State Building, Food and Wine, Journey, Lifestyle, Museum, Music, New York City, Pizza, Public Transportation, River Rafting, Save Money, Stay Safe, Times Square, Walking tour, Wildlife

Looking for Gold in Santa Fe de Antioquia, Colombia

December 1, 2022 by Dave3 Comments

My first introduction to gold mining in Colombia was through stories told years ago by a friend of the family. His father had been mining in the country sometime in the 1920s and hit it rich. He brought the gold back with him to the states by ship. But partway into his journey he began to suffer from yellow fever and probably malaria which left him delirious. His findings were stolen from him on the ship, leaving only a few nuggets in his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Art, Bridges, Colombia, Fishing, Gold Mining, Journey, Sand, Tuk Tuk, Walking tour

Merry & Bright in Providence, Rhode Island

December 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Providence, Rhode Island is known for its thriving arts community, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, outstanding hotels, and renowned restaurant scene, but in the wintertime the city becomes even more magical. With the Illuminate PVD program at the forefront, the city's holiday programming, light shows, tree lightings, and festive art performances are in abundance. Check out our roundup below of the best upcoming events to ring in the holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Bridges, Chocolate, Christmas, Drinking, England, Europe, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Holiday Season, Italy, Journey, Music, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Shopping Mall, Sports, Village

The Earl of Yarmouth, co-founder of The Secret Aristocrat Company

November 20, 2022 by Amanda ChalmersLeave a Comment

Four years ago William Seymour's life took on a completely new direction. The Earl of Yarmouth married the love of his life and then, together, they established The Secret Aristocrat Company, producing a unique drink inspired by their own wedding day. Today, William and Kelsey's St Maur elderflower liqueur has several international awards to its name and their business continues to grow. Lord Yarmouth answers our questions. . . Q1. How and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Australia, Britain, Drinking, England, Germany, Harvest, Journey, Walking tour, Wedding

Karl Bushby, Adventurer and Author

November 9, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Karl Bushby is a British ex-paratrooper, walking adventurer and author.  Since 1998, he has embarked on his Goliath Expedition - a round-the-world circumnavigation solely on foot. His journey has covered 43,493km so far. Giant Steps: The Remarkable Story of the Goliath Expedition From Punta Arenas to Russia is his book journaling his extraordinary journey. Karl was kind enough to let me interview him recently. Q1. One of the common … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Alaska, America, Arizona, Asia, Bicycle, Britain, Canada, Chile, Coffee, Colombia, Culture, Drinking, England, Film, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Interview, Iran, Journey

Journey Through Fire and Ice, Shattered Dreams about the Arctic Circle by by Deanne Burch

November 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

This real-life gripping narrative takes place at age 23, when newly wed, and author of this book, Deanne Burch accompanies her husband Ernest "Tiger" Burch to the tiny Inuit village of Kivalina, in a very remote part of Alaska. It was his idea to move here to conduct a study of the lifestyles of those who lived in this part of Alaska. This was in 1964 and the village had no plumbing, running water or electricity. The difficulties of being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Alaska, Animal Rescue, Culture, Journey, Village

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