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...]
Merry & Bright in Providence, Rhode Island
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...]
The Earl of Yarmouth, co-founder of The Secret Aristocrat Company
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...]
Karl Bushby, Adventurer and Author
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...]
Journey Through Fire and Ice, Shattered Dreams about the Arctic Circle by by Deanne Burch
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...]
Club dVIN Announces Historic Opportunity to Participate in Bhutan’s First Wine Harvest
Select Club dVIN members will set out on a fantastical journey that will span snipping grapes, extraordinary adventures, and breaking ground on the new Ser Kem Winery Thimphu, BHUTAN – November, 2022 – Club dVIN, the world's premier global non-fungible token (NFT) wine club, has announced an unprecedented opportunity for oenophiles to participate in one of a series of weeklong excursions during Bhutan’s first wine grape harvest. Spanning 10 … [Read more...]
Absurd rules to keep in mind when traveling in Asia
Traveling to Asia is a pleasure for most mortals. We prepare a trip conscientiously, believing that we have not left any loose ends: tickets, itinerary, accommodations, or visits, convinced that with such planning, our journey will be a success. However, sometimes we overlook some minor issues, apparently unimportant details, which, on the other hand, can cause us some surprises or headaches. They are these strange laws that prevail in some … [Read more...]
Matthijs Keij, CEO of Withlocals
Withlocals is an experiential travel company that provides a platform for locals to offer private, personalized tours to travelers. Withlocals’ mission is to connect people with cultures by breaking down barriers between travelers and locals worldwide. I recently had an opportunity to get hold of the CEO, Matthijs Keij, to ask him a few questions. Q. Can you briefly tell us about yourself, your background, and your journey to joining … [Read more...]
Why Gambling and Tourism Can Help Each Other In Portugal
Tourism is one of the most significant industrial sectors in Portugal. In 2021, the industry contributed an estimated $25 Billion to the country's gross domestic product (GDP), accounting for 10% of the total. The tourism industry in Portugal has been growing at an insanely rapid rate thanks to its readiness to accept change and new developments. This is also the case with the gambling industry, which recorded an impressive 17% increase in … [Read more...]
Sea views and sophistication – 48 hours of fun in Brighton
Forty-eight hours in Brighton is just enough to scratch below the surface of this brilliant and bohemian city which is a great place to enjoy with both friends and family. Returning with my family for the first time in more than 20 years, I found it be just as welcoming and diverse as ever, a city rightly proud of its passion for culture, creativity and sustainability as well as its history. Whether it’s art, entertainment, live music, … [Read more...]
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