Postcards from Europe by Rick Steves Rather than being a formal guidebook listing where to eat, what to do, where to stay etc, this is a refreshing at times entertaining collection of experiential stories and people that Rick has met during his travels in Europe. From the "coffee shops" in Amsterdam to the Mediterranean beauty of the Cinque Terre along the Italian Riviera, Steves brings Europe to life. Over 35 years of traveling to Europe … [Read more...]
Colca Canyon, Peru – July 2010
The Colca Canyon Peru is one of Peru's treasures - a canyon so deep that only one other canyon in the world is deeper, a place so little visited yet its only 5 hours from Arequipa, Peru's largest southern city. Hiking trips can be arranged from Arequipa. Typically you can hike to the bottom from the canyon's rim in several hours along trails that switchback down the sides. The bottom of the canyon has an almost Mediterranean feel. There are fig … [Read more...]
WEBTV TRAVEL SHOW TAKES ON THE HEAT OF AN ITALIAN SUMMER
New York City June 9, 2010 - Jet Set Zero, the first online high-definition travel docu-series is taking its seventh season where no budget traveler thought they could go before Italy in the height of the summer tourist season. Staying true to the Jet Set Zero philosophy, the cast of Season 7: Italy will leave life as they know it behind to move to a foreign country, find local jobs and housing and immerse themselves in the culture. Previous … [Read more...]
Hitch Hiking through Jordan
There is the Arabic world, the Western world, the Indian world, the Asian world and the African world. we are loving every minute of our time in the Arabic world. Greetings from Dead Sea high on top of Mt. Nebo overlooking Jerusalem City and Palestine Territory. Can see lights of this old city already popping out, about 15 clicks from where we are standing. We are near the John the Baptism site and at the Moses memorial. One … [Read more...]
5 Important Tips for Enjoying Egypt
Egypt is one of the most fascinating destinations on the world tourist map. This extra ordinary country is today the favorite vacation spot for many, just like it was in the days of the early Greeks and Romans. The thoroughly cultured Greeks, in particular, were fascinated by this civilization that predated theirs by at least 2000 years. When you decide to visit Egypt, you always worry about climate, save places to visit and stay, where and … [Read more...]
Family Fun at the Forum Shops at Caesars this Summer
World-Renowned Shopping Experience Offers Activities for Every Member of the Family LAS VEGAS (April 2010) - This summer, families flocking to Las Vegas will want to visit The Forum Shops at Caesars for myriad attractions. Just the sheer number of stores at The Forum Shops will keep kids eyes roving. Below is a list of additional attractions for families: The Atlantis Aquarium: The 50,000-gallon saltwater aquarium stocked with … [Read more...]
Five More Airports You’ll Want to Get Stranded In
We've already told you about five US Airports you'd like to get stranded in, but the Europeans can hold their own pretty well too. Here are five airports that may not have slot machines or solar panels, but they'll keep you from expiring of boredom if your flight's delayed. Heathrow Terminal 5, London (LHR) Heathrow gets a bad rap - and deservedly so. Terminal 1 is an under-chaired, overused hell on earth, and 2 and 3 aren't much … [Read more...]
Spotlight on Two Luxury Resorts
The Palazzo Sasso (Italian Amalfi Coast) The Brando - Marlon Brando's Private Island, Tetiaroa (in construction - opening 2011) Ravello, 2009 - Perched on the cliffs of Ravello overlooking the Amalfi Coast and Mediterranean Sea, Palazzo Sasso commands one of the most extraordinary views in the world. For over ten years Sasso has enjoyed treating guests to the best and most luxurious hotel experience in one of the most breathtaking spots on … [Read more...]
Beds for 5cents – HostelBookers Birthday Giveaway Share
In celebration of its fifth birthday, HostelBookers is running an exciting deal - book a beach hostel for just 5 cents a night! This discounted hostel holiday will be offered at five popular European destinations for travel between 6 and 10 July 2009, with the beds becoming available next week from 1 to 5 June. 50 beds will go on sale at the 5cents rate every day during this week at 2pm GMT, with a total of 250 beds at beach hostels in the … [Read more...]
A Summer Holiday on a Budget
Booking a budget holiday can be a challenge during the summer months, when the costs of hotel rates, flights and package holidays soar - and that's before you've even begun to consider the cost of food and sight-seeing when you're out there! Luckily there is a way to cut back with sacrificing your fun in the sun. Choose a beach hostel over an expensive hotel and you'll get much more for your money. Hostels have had a slick makeover in recent … [Read more...]
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