10, 9, ignition sequence start,6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zero. All engines running. Liftoff! We have a liftoff! Thirty-two minutes past the hour. Liftoff on Apollo 11!'" --Jack King, NASA Chief of Public Information, July 16, 1969 'Liftoff! We have liftoff!' CAPE CANAVERAL – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – The countdown is on! This July will mark 50 years since the historic Apollo 11 mission launched for its journey to the Moon from LC-39 at Kennedy … [Read more...]
Banjul to Varela: Where?
As I stepped into the Range Rover under the dusty skies of Banjul in the early AM I was greeted by the familiar sounds of Don Williams. Fortunately he is my favorite singer so I was able to easily absorb about 6 hours of one of his cd's cycling through the same songs over what ultimately would turn into a 10.5 hour adventure before we reached our final destination in northern Guinea Bissau. Our journey involved several border crossing - going … [Read more...]
How to travel in style with kids?
Traveling with kids should not be a hassle. It is one of the finest experiences that parents wish to have all throughout the world. The main ingredients for a smooth family vacation while traveling with kids are their needs and finding the perfect balance between activities and rest time. There are a few simple strategies that can reduce the pain of traveling with kids and family. Even when you are traveling to far off places, you can continue to … [Read more...]
The difference between traveling and moving to another country
Traveling means there is an end date, a return date and a conscious or an unconscious countdown on the back of your mind. Travel makes you brave, adventurous, and daring because of the reassurance of coming back. Moving to another country, on the other hand, is trying to put your roots in soils, which are not your own. It means that you keep home out of your mind because if you think too much about the familiar, warm, and comforting world you … [Read more...]
7 Important Tips for Everest Base Camp Trek
You don’t have to be a mountain enthusiast for wanting a glimpse of the world’s tallest peak, Mt. Everest, and that’s why it’s basecamp is the most famous trekking destination in the world. Other than the triumph of being able to say that I have visited the highest mountain of the world, this trek has so much more to offer. It will take you right into the hearts of the high Himalaya, ever more so than any other teahouse trek in Nepal. The ancient … [Read more...]
Five Reasons to Visit Medellin
Lonely Planet named Colombia 2nd best country to visit in 2017. I first visited Colombia a few years ago, when I set foot into the walled city of Cartagena. I had just finished reading Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ Love in the Time of Cholera, and as I moved through the old town in Cartagena, pages of his novel came to life, setting the tone for that trip. I discovered a colorful, romantic city where Latin music and dancing greeted me … [Read more...]
11 Things About Everest Base Camp that will Amaze you
Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular and adventurous trekking destinations in Nepal. This trek will take you to the base camp of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. Following the footprints of Tenzing Norway Sherpa and Edmund Hilary, the first ones to climb the Mount Everest is itself a matter of gratitude. Trekking along the waterfalls, Buddhist Monasteries, and Sherpa Communities will make your journey to the Everest Base Camp … [Read more...]
Philadelphia’s Long Heritage of Public Markets and Food Halls Continues Growing
When visiting a city for a few days even as a dedicated well researched traveler, it's difficult to cover all the can't-miss attractions let alone sample the wide crosscut of renowned food and beverage offerings. Markets and food halls provide a solution with an array of choices under one roof instead of visiting each establishment individually scattered across many neighborhoods. One of the first in the United States, Philadelphia's public … [Read more...]
An Interesting Mix of Activities & Distractions in Guyana, South America
The final touchdown could not come soon enough. 39 hours prior I left my place in California for the airport at 430am. After a night in Miami (part of which involved nearly a 2 hour drive to go 3.1 miles from the airport - you think Los Angeles traffic is horrendous, think again), I finally arrived in Guyana. Most people I told prior to my trip that I was going to Guyana greeted me with a blank stare. The few older folks correctly equated Guyana … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Media Update: What’s New in February 2019
For the latest and greatest in Manchester, UK read on. Or visit www.visitmanchester.com NEWLY OPENED: EAT: Mowgli Oxford Road Indian street food restaurant Mowgli, has opened its second Manchester restaurant at University Green situated on Oxford Road. Continuing Mowgli's trademark, founder Nisha Katona will be banishing Indian food stereotypes with a stunning menu of fresh and authentic, healthy, flavour-packed dishes with tonnes of … [Read more...]
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