New York, NY, June 15, 2016 – Mexico’s iconic colonial city, San Miguel de Allende, will host its annual Sabores (Flavors) of San Miguel fair from June 17 to 19 with nine chefs from different destinations and a plethora of cuisines. Taking place in the city’s Parque Juarez, the fair will offer visitors and locals several culinary activities, including wine tastings, showcases, conferences, live music and activities for children. Local … [Read more...]
Welcome to the World of Contrast – Light, Dark and all Shades in Between #Iceland
I've never come across such a wide range of plays of light and darkness in a single day as today, my first introduction to Iceland. Enormous dark clouds layered themselves over plateaus in the distance - themselves layered by alternating white and dark between land, snow and glaciers. The sun shone in the foreground contrasted by the darkness in the background. The play of light and color between the water, the sky and the clouds was impressive … [Read more...]
Celebrating King’s Day (Koningsdag) in Amsterdam
Holland celebrated their own King's birthday (Willem-Alexander) for the 3rd year in a row in April 2016. This fun event is known as "Koningsdag" or "King's Day" and is held on April 27, a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Two of the Netherland's largest brands, KLM and Heineken, joined forces to celebrate this special occasion in variety of ways including bringing a lavishly decorated bright orange boat to the canals of … [Read more...]
My Climb of Mount Ararat
Climbing Mount Ararat was a dream of mine since childhood! I would stare at the picture posted above the chalkboard exactly in the center of the room at Armenian School and think, “Why are we just looking at? Why can’t we climb to the top?” I have been blessed that my life has taken me to nearly 60 countries where I connected with Armenian communities in South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Our language, food, and music … [Read more...]
A Surprise Weekend in Glorious Budapest
Everyone had just left. After celebrating my birthday and some basic tidying up we sat down for a moment. “Why don’t you check your email?” she asked. I took the hint. Taking out my iPhone I opened the email app. And there I saw confirmation I was flying to Budapest on Friday. Now that confused me - she was supposed to be attending a conference in Budapest the following month. She quickly filled me in on the details. She was … [Read more...]
Western Australia Debuts Humpback Whale Swims at UNESCO Rated Ningaloo Reef
For the first time, visitors to Australia’s largest state can embark on excursions to swim with migrating humpback whales between July–October, following the annual whale shark swimming season between March–July (LOS ANGELES, CA)—Travelers coming to Western Australia’s Coral Coast region will now be able to swim with two types of whales – humpback whales, whose migration traditionally occurring between July to October, and whale sharks, whose … [Read more...]
Basecamp Ortelius, Ushuaia to Antarctica Cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions
Oceanwide Expeditions is a pioneer in cruise-based exploration of both Antarctica and the Arctic regions. Based in the Netherlands and with an office in Houston - their focus is on small ship Antarctica & Arctic cruise adventures to parts of the world that see relatively few visitors. Many of the staff on board have been with the company for years. In an environment where there is an extremely thin line for survival, safety is paramount; in … [Read more...]
Best Travel Guide for First Time Travellers to Dubai
DUBAI proudly stands among the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It’s no less than a splendid tourist destination for travellers around the globe. The city is a pleasure for eyes because of its crazy, humongous and architectural skyscrapers. Unlike in other countries, the whole city is man-made, beautifully crafted to catch the eyes of many tourist lovers. As the world is aware, Dubai has won the bid to host World EXPO 2020 and … [Read more...]
Extra Fancy Sauce: Pebble Beach Food & Wine
I can honestly say that I’ve never been to an event quite like Pebble Beach Food & Wine. Over. The. Top. As I pulled up to the Grand Tasting in my Honda CRV, I giggled at the sign which read, “Free valet parking when you drive your Lexus,” and knew that I was in for something completely different at this tasting event. As I walked from my car to the enormous white tents hosting the festivities, I had a momentary concern that my … [Read more...]
First Time Road Tripping: The Ultimate Guide
Road tripping is such a fun way to escape everyday life in a fairly cheap and tailored to you vacation! You can completely personalize the trip, from how long you’ll be away to your budget to where you want to go. But, there are a few tips you can follow to make sure you have the best road trip possible! Have a flexible plan You probably won’t want to have a super strict itinerary, but you should have some idea of where you are heading. You … [Read more...]
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