One of the world's greatest travelers, Mark Twain once said, (we won't reference the common Twain quote here) "...nothing so liberalizes a man and expands the kindly instincts that nature put in him as travel and contact with many kinds of people." During our International travels we sometimes come across Mark Twain monuments indicating his prior visit. The man got around. Mark Twain was born in what is still very rural Missouri. When you … [Read more...]
Fall’ing In Love With Estonia’s Autumn
Heads up, Europe: there' a new kid in town. In recent years,Estonia has emerged as one of the top destinations for European travel, as it contains a storybook atmosphere, amiable population, unique tastes, and countless cultural opportunities. It is comprised of charming rural villages and beautiful landscapes, unspoiled marshlands, beaches, and swamplands. And there is no better time to visit this Baltic gem than in autumn—here's why. I'll … [Read more...]
A Whirlwind Week in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Da Nang, Vietnam
Vietnam was a country I was both excited about and scared of. I was afraid of what its citizens would think of me, having read one too many blog posts about American tourists getting cheated out of their pocket change as a time-delayed revenge move for the American War. I should have known better. For the most part, to most of the people with whom we interacted, our nationality didn’t matter. Our American accents didn’t matter. Neither the … [Read more...]
The Utopia in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean – Interview with Shirley Squibb, Deputy Head of the Tourism Department of Tristan da Cunha
Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Shirley Squibb to get an insider's glimpse of life in Tristan da Cunha, a South Atlantic Ocean island that is completely isolated from the outside world. Surrounded by rough seas and untouched wilderness, coupled with unpredictable weather conditions, Tristan was founded by a Portuguese admiral named Admiral Tristao da Cunha in 1506. Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is the main village in Tristan where all … [Read more...]
Celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month in Louisville with America’s only native spirit
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 31, 2021) – September’s Bourbon Heritage Month is an ideal time to celebrate America’s only native spirit in Kentucky - where 95% of the special whiskey is made. Once considered the “Wall Street of Whiskey” Louisville has been a spirits-soaked civilization ever since Evan Williams first marketed his whiskey to the city in 1783. Up until the 1920’s, a portion of Main Street was known as “Whiskey Row” because of the more … [Read more...]
St Augustine Highlights, Florida
St. Augustine is rich in history, and in the late 1800s, rich was the operative word. During the Gilded Age (1870s to about 1900), this little town became the premier resort destination for the well-to-do – and it all began in 1883 with an auspicious visit by Henry Morrison Flagler, John D. Rockefeller's partner in founding Standard Oil. During the Gilded Age, St Augustine became a tourist destination that it still thrives as to this day. To … [Read more...]
Planning a Tour to Chernobyl
I was fortunate to have visited Ukraine once in my life. This was 5 years ago; I took full advantage of a stop over flight from Moscow to Tbilisi in the country of Georgia. While just a couple of days I got a feel for the city including its gorgeous cathedrals, a visit to Pechersk Lavra – a large complex of Orthodox Churches and a stop to the colorful buildings of Vozdvyzhenka. But one of my highlights was a visit to the National Chornobyl … [Read more...]
See, Shop, Eat in Los Angeles – Insider’s Guide by Daniel Will Harris
When most people think of LA, the very first thing that comes into mind is Hollywood and celebrities. That is a stereotypical way to sum up LA because Hollywood is actually a very small part of a larger whole. As an actor, Daniel Will Harris has been in many movie studios. If you are visiting from out of state or abroad, Daniel recommends Warner Brothers Studio Tour. Unlike Universal, which is literally a theme park with very loud buses that … [Read more...]
Norwegian Farms Offer Rural Luxury
Well-being, space, local food and peaceful surroundings is something many travellers have been craving for a long time now. All over Norway you can now find farms and manor houses rich in traditions and history, now turned into fashionable and personalized accommodations. Buildings full of soul and deep, historic roots meet modern comfort and beautiful design - and opportunities to pamper oneself. Travellers can find local food that comes … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why You Should Visit Sydney Australia
Located in the southeast region of Australia, Sydney is one of the most beautiful and largest cities in the country. It is a well-loved destination for many travelers because of its great weather, spectacular beaches, fantastic food, and diverse population. According to the Economist’s 2019 Safe Cities Index, Sydney is the fifth safest city in the world. Here are our top reasons why you should add Sydney to your travel bucket list. Stunning … [Read more...]
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