Berlin is attracting the attention of hungry tourists around the globe. A huge variety of edible delights compete for your appetite in this bustling metropolis. If your time in Berlin will be brief, consider a food tour. Those on a culinary quest reap the benefits of a guide’s insider epicurean tips. Even if you’re not food-centric, you will learn about the culture, history and sights of Berlin as you stroll the city with your guide and nibble … [Read more...]
Halifax’s Historic Halliburton House Inn
From my ground-floor queen bedroom, I can hear the early evening final calls of the birds outside in the trees. Such a blissful moment, particularly after a late afternoon spring shower. We’re checked in at The Halliburton House Inn for a night, and I’m happy with everything in this room, from the cozy bed to the period furniture and fireplace. A coffee maker sits on the desk in a corner. A wing-back chair will serve as the perfect spot to … [Read more...]
Spring Festivals and Special Events in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL – Plan your trip to Always Legendary Springfield, IL to take part in unique special events during April and May. Maybe you’ll decide to run a half marathon dressed as Abraham Lincoln or walk your way through the Fat Ass 5-K. You can also sip wine and shop for art in historic downtown or learn about life on the Illinois prairie at the Clayville historical site. No matter what you choose, Springfield offers fun and educational … [Read more...]
Benxi Shuidong National Park, China – March 2015
The highlight of a visit to this National Park is the Benxi Water Cave system (located about 45 minutes from the major city of Shenyang). This 500 million year old cave is the world's longest underwater river cave accessible by boat. It is one of this region's most visited attractions - the temperature is 12C year round - so if you are visiting in the summer its a welcome relief from the heat and during the dead of winter - a huge temperature … [Read more...]
Spring Breathes Fresh Life into Charleston’s Arts & Culture Scene
Charleston Heritage Federation Presents a Full Calendar of Events CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 22, 2015 – This spring, the Charleston Heritage Federation celebrates the season with a variety of fresh events that will breathe life and provide insight into some of the nation’s most well preserved cultural institutions. Listed below is a selection of events ranging from the celebration of the 68th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens to the 12th … [Read more...]
How to spend 48 hours in Bogota
Many travellers will arrive in Bogota with the intention of staying for a couple of days before moving onto somewhere else... Cartagena, Santa Marta, the Coffee Region. So in case you happen to be spending just 48 hours in Bogota (let's say a weekend) here’s a suggested itinerary (with alternatives suggested in the event of rain!): Saturday 8.00am: It’s Saturday morning and chances are you’re staying near the historical part of Bogota (the … [Read more...]
A Day in the heavenly city of Suzhou
Above there is heaven below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou goes the famous quote, I haven’t been above yet, but they did a great job below. Suzhou is a monument to China’s amazing growth and modernization, the new areas of the city display some of the best city engineering there is, with modern architecture, wide streets and beautiful gardens all around. While the old sections have been preserved and restored to serve as first class tourist & … [Read more...]
Levitated Mass LACMA Los Angeles – February 2015
Levitated Mass LACMA Los Angeles This 340 ton giant boulder was moved from Riverside County in early 2012 to its final resting place at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Museum Row along Wilshire Blvd. As you enter the driveway for the parking garage you will see the rock – it looks like its resting on the ground – but a closer inspection will reveal that its actually perched above a concrete walkway. The concept for this the Levitated … [Read more...]
Greetings from Doha, Qatar – Just Another Beautiful Sunny Day
With no causeway over the open sea yet built between Bahrain and Qatar - the most convenient way between each country is via plane. It is a very short flight - something like 130km with maybe 30 minutes in air. My flight was empty - the few people on this Qatar Airways flight each had their own row as well as several rows of extra empty space around them. We were given little candies upon takeoff. Doha Airport is large, modern, gleaming and … [Read more...]
5 Things Travelers Do Differently From Tourists – And How You Can Change Your Next Trip
As we all know, not everyone who ventures beyond their home city or country has the same approach to travel. Some are tourists and some are travelers. And it’s pretty easy to tell the difference…well, that’s not entirely accurate. It’s pretty easy to spot a tourist, but the traveler tends to blend in, so you may not even notice he’s there at all. Tourists, you might say, stick to the beaten path and seek the stereotypical. When they … [Read more...]
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