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The Road Less Traveled: 10 Offbeat Destinations in Japan

June 16, 2023 by Julia HillLeave a Comment

Japan skillfully balances its rich historical heritage with cutting-edge modernity. Most travelers' itineraries typically include cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. However, the country's real charm lies in its lesser-known destinations, waiting to be discovered by those who dare to step off the beaten path. This article takes you on an enchanting journey, exploring offbeat destinations in Japan that offer unique insights into the country's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Biosphere, Bridges, Bus Travel, Cruising, Culture, Film, History, Hot springs, Japan, Journey, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, Train Travel, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Raising the Bar: Integrity and Passion in Life and Business by Gary Erickson with Lois Lorentzen

June 1, 2023 by Dave1 Comment

This book is a juxtaposition between Gary’s personal life and experiences and his efforts and challenges of operating Clif Bar, a company he confounded in 1992 including details centered around an offer to sell the company for 120 million in 2000. Chapters are sprinkled with real life experiences including traveling to go mountain climbing, designing bike saddles, racing bikes and playing jazz music. Gary's active lifestyle ties in perfectly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Bicycle, Drinking, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, Music

Getaway Trip, Sonesta Redondo Beach

May 1, 2023 by Dave4 Comments

Needing a break from wine work and with Los Angeles always a relaxing and therapeutic relatively short drive away (with no traffic), I scheduled a mid week getaway to Sonesta Redondo Beach. This beachside resort is within about a 20 minute drive from LAX. And for those wanting to enjoy Southern California's mild year-round coastal climate and its 'fit' lifestyle, the resort is conveniently located across from the Strand, a bike and pedestrian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Art, Baseball, Beach, Bicycle, California, Fashion, Festival, Hollywood, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Music, Palm Trees, Resort, Restaurants, Santa Catalina, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Universal Studios, Walking tour

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

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

Visit Lauderdale Wins Top Honors from VISIT FLORIDA

October 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Visit Lauderdale Takes Home Four Flagler Awards, Including Two Coveted Henry's GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 2022) – Visit Lauderdale, the destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), made an impressive showing at the annual Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism, which took place on August 31, 2022. Each year, VISIT FLORIDA hosts the Flagler Awards to honor organizations who show exemplary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Beach, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Fishing, Florida, Hollywood, Lifestyle, New York City, Orlando, Photography, Scuba Diving, Shopping Mall, Trip Planning, Venice

The City of Helsinki creates quirky art project with artists who have never visited

September 15, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

The City of Helsinki wanted to deconstruct what makes the city intriguing for visitors in an innovative way: it tasked three “Helsinki Curious” artists with capturing the essence of the city in an original piece of artwork. The exceptional artistic process saw Aysha Tengiz (London), Jack Sachs (Berlin), and Takashi Nakamura (Tokyo) create an illustration based solely on the shared stories by previous visitors and by conducting interviews with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Germany, Lifestyle, London, Nightlife, Taxi, Walking tour, Wildlife

Everything About Traveling While Volunteering at Animal Hospitals

August 20, 2022 by Carrie AlspaughLeave a Comment

If you are an animal lover looking for a way to volunteer your time while on vacation, there are plenty of animal hospitals, rescue organizations, and animal shelters that can always use a helping hand when it comes to animal care! Whether you are an experienced veterinary professional or a first time volunteer, this article provides plenty of pointers on everything you need to know about volunteering abroad with animals. Where to Find Animal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airline, Animal Rescue, Fashion, Food and Wine, Lifestyle, Scuba Diving, Summer Travel, Travel Insurance, Visa, Volunteer, Walking tour, Wildlife

Barcelona Travel Guide: Sangria de Cava!

August 15, 2022 by Adam VaughanLeave a Comment

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In the spring of 2022, my wife and I rented an apartment in Barcelona and lived like locals for 31 incredible days. After two years of working from our home in the Bay area, we realized we weren’t capitalizing on the remote nature of our now-remote jobs. Our dream of eventually moving to Europe became a reality, even if for a short time.  Since we were still technically working during our stay, we crafted a daily schedule to maximize our free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beach, Bridges, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Houston, Lifestyle, Mediterranean, Museum, Music, Palau, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spain

La Carmina – Blogger, Author, Journalist and TV Host

August 14, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

La Carmina is a multi-talented lifestyle blogger, TV host and an author of 4 books including the upcoming “The Little Book of Satanism: A Guide to Satanic History, Culture, and Wisdom,” published by Simon & Schuster on October 25, 2022. I recently managed to get hold of her and asked her a couple questions.  Q. You started as a blogger and slowly moved towards becoming an author and TV host. What has your journey been like to get to where … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Journey, Lifestyle, National Geographic, New York City, Puerto Rico, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Travel Blogging, Vancouver

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