“Chicas! ¡venido a la cena!!!” Quima’s voice travelled through the corridor and my eyes sprung open! Thank goodness - dinner was served. I looked at my watch: 9:23 pm. We’re making progress, at least from the usual 10 o’clock. Sometimes I wondered how my gastric juices could hold out for so long, but maybe I was starting to get accustomed to Spanish standard time. Breakfast at eight AM, a snack at eleven, heavy lunch at two, Tapas or merienda … [Read more...]
Quintessential Sweden: From Heart to Mind Farm to Fork at Angavallen, Sweden’s Top Eco-Rest
New York, NY June 3, 2013 American travelers who dream of being truly immersed in one of Sweden’s most idyllic regions in summer, should look no further than the southern region of Skåne or Scania where they’ll find the 400-year old Ängavallen estate that features the award-winning eco- restaurant chosen by the Swedish White Guide, a quintessential 19th century style Countryhouse Hotel, a dairy, bakery and a stunning park designed in the … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Those Travelling To New York On A Budget
New York is an extremely popular holiday destination for many people around the world and it’s easy to get caught up in the bright lights and expensive lifestyle. However, New York can be done on a budget and through these tips and steps, you’ll see how easy it is to do this. Tip One It’s boring and probably something you don’t really want to be thinking about before you jet off on holiday, but budgeting isn’t just for everyday life; it’s an … [Read more...]
The Country of Endless Opportunities
As well as being favored for its travel opportunities, when it comes to global migration, the US is still one of the most favored destinations of migrants all over the world. Despite the somewhat negative press coverage about the United States in recent years, millions of tourist and migrants dream of a life in the USA and the opportunity to experience the culture and lifestyle of this unique country. While tourists flock here for the country’s … [Read more...]
Strap On Your Helmets – Amgen Tour of California is coming to Greater Palm Springs!
(Greater Palm Springs) - Strap on your helmets, Amgen Tour of California is coming to Greater Palm Springs! For the eighth consecutive year, the Amgen Tour of California, a cycling road race that draws athletes from around the world, will be making its way along the west coast of Cali. On Sunday, May 12, hundreds of biking enthusiasts will push off from the city of Escondido, ride through 13 California cities over an eight day period, and end … [Read more...]
Coober Pedy
South Australia is full of strange places and the mining town of Coober Pedy is no exception. On first sight there isn't much to see for a place billed the 'opal capital of the world'. But that is for a very simple reason: it's all underground. Due to the incredibly high temperatures in the area, the locals decided to escape to the coolness that underground dwelling affords. You'll find houses, museums, art shops, mines and gemstone shops and … [Read more...]
Accidentally falling in love with the California Zephyr
I haven’t always been enamored with trains. In my past travels, I had been on several rails both in the United States on the east coast and also through small parts of Europe. Those times however, I was too young and naive to appreciate the significance and beauty of a well-placed rail. Now, more than three months into my newly nomadic lifestyle and about 10 years since my last rail adventure overseas, trains have become a larger and more … [Read more...]
Lisa Niver: RTW Traveler
I first met Lisa a number of years ago at an event in Los Angeles. Her unbridled enthusiasm for International travel is truly contagious. Few people are lucky to go on one Round the World Trip (RTW) in a lifetime; Lisa has been privileged to experience two RTW trips and in fact at the time of this original interview, was currently in the midst of her 2nd RTW trip. The circumstances around receiving this interview were somewhat convoluted (as … [Read more...]
Delta Air Lines to overhaul Terminal 5 at LAX – 229 Million
(Los Angeles, California -- April 4, 2013) Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has partnered with the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to significantly overhaul Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The $229-million construction project has already begun and is scheduled to take place in several phases with full completion in 2015. Highlights of the project include doubling the size of the ticketing lobby and … [Read more...]
Destination: Savannah, GA
“Are you interested in purchasing that house?” He said to my husband and I, as we stood tiptoed peering into the windows of a brick-faced two-story townhouse. It had a wraparound porch that was covered with intricately curving rod iron gates. The man startled us from our daydream. “No, we’re just looking,” we replied. “Oh, well I know the owners and they are very interested in sellin’ it.” He continued as we strolled with him and his dog down the … [Read more...]
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