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On the Third World’s Insatiable Appetite For Hollow Consumerism

November 15, 2025 by Ben BarteeLeave a Comment

Originally published via Armageddon Safari: "Have you beauty, that leads the heart from things fashioned of wood and stone to the holy mountain? Tell me, have you these in your houses? Or have you only comfort, and the lust for comfort, that stealthy thing that enters the house a guest, and becomes a host, and then a master?" -Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet Of all the cancerous cultural exports America has inflicted upon the unsuspecting innocents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, America, Art, Bangkok Thailand, Beer, Casino, Culture, Garden, London, Markets, New York City, Shopping Mall, Thailand, Traffic, Walking tour

The Most Visited Cities in the World in 2025

November 6, 2025 by Andreas SchreinerLeave a Comment

A never-ending debate among many travel enthusiasts is “What is the most visited city in the world?” Because every year, new destinations rise to the spotlight. A tourist looks for smooth booking and payment options when exploring new cities, and an online player will prefer a great site to enjoy the same ease, including fast and secure payments. Convenience is what defines modern experiences. And that’s exactly what these top cities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Bangkok Thailand, Casino, Culture, Desert, Dubai, Food and Wine, London, Paris, Shopping Mall, Street Food

Fall for Ireland: Five reasons to make this the season to explore all the Emerald Isle has to offer

October 20, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Dublin, 8th September: Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier, is inviting explorers to experience all that Ireland has to offer this fall. As the summer crowds fade, the Emerald Isle still offers a magical blend of culture, nature, and celebration. From September to December, the country embraces the shorter days with a rich calendar of events and experiences. With the Aer Lingus Sale offering flights to Ireland from $339* roundtrip, there's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, America, Amsterdam, Animal Rescue, Art, Castle, Chicago, Connecticut, Culture, Drinking, Edinburgh, Festival, Germany, Harvest, Hiking, History, Ireland, Journey, London, Los Angeles

Lizeth Yarlequé, Documentary Filmmaker and Fixer

October 17, 2025 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Lizeth Yarlequé is a Peruvian documentary filmmaker, producer, fixer and founder of Humana Films. Her works have been featured on major international platforms including Warner Bros, ARTE, ZDF, Al Jazeera, the United Nations, CNN, Business Insider, The Goldman Environmental Prize among others on projects deeply connected to indigenous communities and cultures. She is passionately committed to environmental causes and her major participation as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Andes, Architecture, Art, Beach, Canada, Culture, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Germany, Interview, Ireland, London, Machu Picchu, Mountain Climbing, Peru, Photography, Rainforest, Travel Abroad, Wildlife

Best eSIM Plans for Frequent Travelers in 2025: Comparison

October 2, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

In today’s fast-paced world, staying connected while traveling has never been more important. Whether you’re globetrotting for business or leisure, one thing is clear traditional SIM cards just don’t cut it anymore. Enter eSIMs: the game-changing solution that allows you to stay connected worldwide without the hassle of swapping out SIM cards. But with countless eSIM providers and plans out there, how do you choose the best eSIM for your needs? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, America, Asia, Europe, Internet, Lifestyle, London, New York City, North America, Save Money, Technology, Weekend Travel

Amsterdam Short Stay Rental Market – Why Expats Never Leave

July 16, 2025 by Sarah WilliamsLeave a Comment

Introduction Amsterdam was not meant to change everything. For most business travellers and expats, it is just another European city on the itinerary—a convenient spot for meetings, conferences, or short-term projects. The plan is always simple: arrive, work, explore a little, and leave with some nice memories and a few photos. But Amsterdam has different ideas. Beneath the picture-perfect canals and tourist-friendly surface lies something … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Amsterdam, Asia, Backpacking, Bicycle, Business Travel, Canals, Coffee, Culture, Dancing, Expatriate, Germany, Internet, Journey, Lifestyle, London, Markets, New York City, Nightlife, Paris

Vino Voyage: A European Adventure

June 1, 2025 by Dave2 Comments

Before I left on my latest trip to Europe, I randomly sent a WhatsApp message to one of my travel blogger friends, Isabel from Bel Around the World. It turns out she was in London finishing up her travels in Europe before heading down to Thailand to speak at TBEX. She met my friend and I at LHR as soon as we landed - and then we were off on a whirlwind nearly 3-day road trip of the countryside outside of London. Our first stop was Wrotham, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Britain, California, Castle, England, Europe, France, Greece, Hot springs, London, Luxembourg, Museum, Napa Valley, Paris, Road Trip, Thailand, Village, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

The Execution, Life and Times of Patrick O’Donnell by Gavin O’Donnell

June 1, 2025 by Dave1 Comment

This powerful historical fiction is one of our best reads in 2025. The man is real; the story highlights the important points in his life with the author taking some creative liberty to fictionalize some of the minor and unimportant points. This is a gripping novel based on the 26 letters Patrick O'Donnell wrote to Victor Hugo during his last days in the Newgate Prison in London between December 5th and December 17th. O'Donnell was in prison … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Civil War, Ireland, London, New York City, Quebec

New Collaborative Trails and Initiatives Launch in Kentucky

April 10, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Kentucky, April 2025 – The Kentucky Department of Tourism is excited to highlight more than a dozen new trails and initiatives launched through multijurisdictional tourism collaborations over the past year and a half. These initiatives were developed and are operated by local destination marketing organization partners across the state. Projects were recipients of American Rescue Plan Act funding distributed by the Kentucky Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Beer, Bicycle, Caves, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Garden, Golf, Hiking, History, Italy, Journey, Kentucky, London, Museum, Music, Passport

Murder Across the Ocean by Charlene Wesler

April 1, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Some vacations do not turn out as expected. Some vacations turn out completely opposite. This is one of those stories. Septuagenarian, Lori Brill travels from her home in Arizona to London to spend time with her granddaughter, Cate. Her plans are derailed almost immediately when she randomly bumps into Josh, a lothario and an old flame from high school. They enjoy a blazing night of passion in bed in a hotel room. In the morning, Lori leaves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Arizona, London

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