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Italy Story: Hostage of the Hostile Hostel

February 24, 2007 by Bill FinkLeave a Comment

When I arrived, panting, at the three-story brick-and-steel building, I was dismayed to see a mob of backpackers crowded around the front desk. Two surly staff members were shouting at them in Italian, grabbing crumpled piles of money, and stuffing registration forms, one each, into the hundred cubby holes in the wall behind them. Each nook denoted one available bed. As I made my way to the counter, I heard one of the clerks answer the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Backpacking, Bus Travel, Denmark, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, Germany, Italy, Mediterranean, Michigan, Rome, Spain, Switzerland, Travel Book, Walking tour

Crimea for the Traveler

December 25, 2006 by AlexLeave a Comment

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Populated by the mysterious Scythians, settled by the Greeks, taken over by the Roman Empire, overrun by the Goths, the Huns, the Khazars, expanded into by the first tzar of Kievan Rus, lost to the Byzantines, swept through by the Mongols, used as an economic muscle by the Genoese, blossomed by the Tatars, fortified by the Turks, annexed by the Russians and finally given as a present to the Ukraine. How many more places can boast such a motley … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Africa, Bahamas, Beach, Bus Travel, Caves, Crimea, Culture, Florence, History, Markets, Mediterranean, Resort, Russia, Spain, Train Travel, Visa, Wildlife

The Crimean Peace

December 21, 2006 by Alex WelshLeave a Comment

Known only perhaps for its 19-th century war with the English, Crimea remains largely unknown to the traveller. Yet there can't be that many places on the planet that are so multi-dimensional it makes your head spin. Populated by the mysterious Scythians, settled by the Greeks, taken over by the Roman Empire, overrun by the Goths, the Huns, the Khazars, expanded into by the first tzar of Kievan Rus, lost to the Byzantines, swept through by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Africa, Bahamas, Beach, Bus Travel, Caves, Crimea, Culture, Florence, History, Markets, Mediterranean, Resort, Russia, Spain, Train Travel, Visa, Wildlife

Exploring Mallorca: From Wine Tasting to Luxury Hotels

November 7, 2006 by Habeeb SalloumLeave a Comment

After travelling half an hour through wooded mountains and lush valleys, we reached the winery of Santa Catarina in the area of Andratx - located in one of the most beautiful valleys of northwest Mallorca. Nestled in the southern foothills of the Tramuntana Mountains, the winery, part of a larger company (Macia Batle), is a real paradise for those who love fine wine. Wine production has been known for hundreds of years in Mallorca. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bus Travel, Castle, Caves, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, Germany, History, Journey, Mallorca, Mediterranean, Mosque, Museum, New York City, Paradise, Restaurants

Exploring the World as Paying Crew

October 12, 2006 by John ThompsonLeave a Comment

Unlike chartering which requires experience, and that you start and finish from a charter base, you usually don't need any sailing experience and you have many more choices of where in the world your trip will start. This is exactly what I did during August 2006. I had briefly tried the "paying crew" option in Thailand several years ago, and after having a great experience there, was ready to try it again. Since I would be traveling alone on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airport, Beach, Brazil, Bulgaria, Bus Travel, Castle, Cruising, Egypt, Euro, Frankfurt, Garden, Greece, History, Internet, Istanbul, Italy, Journey, Mediterranean, Passport, Resort

Los Angeles, CA – City Parks

by Dave · 4 Comments

As of last count,there are over 600 public parks within the Los Angeles city limits - ranging from tiny green spaces to larger parks tucked away in the Hollywood Hills. We continue to explore the city's public park terrain and will update this page as time permits. Barnsdall Park is located right off Hollywood Blvd in East Hollywood (about 2 miles East of the 101 Freeway) on top of a hill ("Olive Hill") which affords one superb views of much … [Read more...]

Los Angeles, CA – Pasadena

by Dave · 2 Comments

Pasadena is a sizable city located at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. You may have heard the popular 60's pop song, The Little Old Lady from Pasadena recorded by Jan and Dean...a classic that can still be enjoyed today especially with the windows rolled down driving down Colorado Blvd or part of the 210 or 134 Freeways! The city enjoys a high standard of living - it was founded when wealthy East Coaster's would build "winter" homes and … [Read more...]

Prince Albert of Monaco Goes To The North Pole

March 11, 2006 by Roger MunnsLeave a Comment

More used to Grand Prix cars than dog sleighs, Monaco's Prince Albert's forthcoming trek to the North Pole has been greeted with surprise by many. But the Prince is fairly accustomed to the cold, in contrast to the Mediterranean warmth of Monaco where he became ruler last July following the passing of his father Prince Rainier, who had ruled the tax haven for over 50 years. Albert represented Monaco at the last five Winter Olympic Games in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Celebrity, Hollywood, Mediterranean, Monaco, Mountain Climbing, Paris, Trekking

Where can you find Islands the Shape of Palm Trees?

February 7, 2006 by Solomon RastagarLeave a Comment

All my preconceived notions about the rigid cultural conservativism of countries in the Arab peninsula were thrown out the minute I entered Dubai, a sprawling and mushrooming megalopolis rising up between the fringes of the Arab deserts and the Persian Gulf. Saudi Arabia may still be the country of chokingly strict laws, but Dubai seems to be the total opposite. Actually it is one of two major cities in the United Arab Emirates, a country roughly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Afghanistan, Africa, Airport, America, Amsterdam, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Culture, Desert, Dubai, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, India, Japan, Mediterranean, Mountain Climbing

Bunbury, Western Australia

February 5, 2006 by Keith PalmerLeave a Comment

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Bunbury and the South West area of Western Australia (or WA) is one of the world's great places to live, with a Mediterranean climate, sandy-white beaches, beautiful native forests and all the infrastructure expected of a modern western society. Bunbury is the major city in WA's South West region, that is also home to other centres such as Busselton, Margaret River, Donnybrook, Manjimup, Augusta, Pemberton, Collie, Harvey and Bridgetown. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, Botswana, Bus Travel, Canada, Crawdad, Culture, Dolphin, Drinking, Expatriate, Fishing, Food and Wine, Lifestyle, Mediterranean, Pizza, Restaurants, Sailing

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