I’ve taken a number of great vacations in my lifetime. Each vacation I’ve taken has left me with fond memories, valuable lessons, new friends, new-found knowledge and a new outlook on my surroundings and the world at large but one recent vacation, in particular, left me with more than I could ever imagine gaining from a week-long trip. I didn’t have to travel very far to this destination. In fact, I technically didn’t even have to leave the … [Read more...]
One girl’s adventures in the Valle de las Batuecas
I don't have a great track record with my attempts to visit prehistoric paintings. All my other travel plans seem to work out just fine, but not this one. My attempt to visit the Lascaux cave paintings in the Vezere Valley in France failed when I discovered that the Lascaux caves are not in fact in Lascaux, the tiny mist-shrouded village I was standing in, but are in fact over half an hour's drive away. Meaning on this particular occasion, I … [Read more...]
Top Summer Festivals in Italy
Check out some of these Summer festivals in Italy, brought to you by the Italian Government Tourist Board North America Pescara - July 14th - July 28th, 2013 www.pescarajazz.com A visit to Italy should definitely include a stop in Abruzzo, one of the most beautiful regions in all of Italy. One of the most important annual events in the region is the world-famous Pescara Jazz Festival. One of Europes oldest and more traditional jazz … [Read more...]
Enjoying the quaint towns along the Italian and Southern French Riviera
We are driving a large Land Rover that my brother's friend let him borrow indefinitely. While this car is great for off roading - I've heard Land Rovers seem especially prone to break downs. This vehicle is less then 10 years old - not that many kilometers on it and already its showing problems. The power randomly stops when you are driving down the highway - we are having problems with the brakes - the maintenance parking brake light is on ... … [Read more...]
Universal CityWalk Turns 20, Fast & Furious Car Display
Universal CityWalk Turns 20 and Revs Up Its Engines with a Birthday Bash Featuring a Retrospective of 8 Original Prop Cars from all 6 ‘Fast & Furious’ Films Universal CityWalk celebrated its 20th birthday with a blockbuster-worthy bash that drives flashy street racers from Universal Pictures’ “Fast & Furious” films to park at CityWalk in time for the much-anticipated movie opening weekend and the launch of the summer blockbuster season. A … [Read more...]
Tel Aviv’s Annual White Night Festival
New York - May 29, 2013: Tel Aviv will host the 10th annual White Night Festival, a 24-hour event featuring citywide art, culture and music events, June 27. The White Night Festival first started in 2003, in celebration of Tel Aviv being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its collection of more than 4,000 Bauhaus and International-style architecture buildings. Now in its 10th year, the festival will include a lineup of citywide street and … [Read more...]
Sonoma County offers New Outdoor Adventures & Entertainment
Guided vineyard bicycle tours, stand up paddle, zip-lines and hot rods heat up summer SANTA ROSA, CA – May 30, 2013 – Sonoma County, a region predominantly known for its wine and culinary offerings, is showing visitors its adventurous side with new and exciting activities this summer. From guided vineyard bicycle tours to paddle boarding the Petaluma River, Sonoma’s summer adventures create unique experiences for travelers of all ages. To take … [Read more...]
Colonial Williamsburg’s new summer experience
Colonial Williamsburg’s new summer experience offers refreshed programming, more interaction and exclusive offers for hotel guests Williamsburg, VA May 20, 2013 - This summer, Colonial Williamsburg will introduce a new concept created to make the on-site experience even more effortless and fun for first-time and repeat guests. The refreshed programming; additional opportunities for interaction; integrated technologies; and exclusive … [Read more...]
Action Aqua Flight Now Offers a New Way to Fly Above Big Bear Lake
UP, UP AND AWAY Action Aqua Flight Now Offers a New Way to Fly Above Big Bear Lake Big Bear Lake, Calif. May 9, 2013 – Action Aqua Flight introduces a new and exciting way for guests to fly above Big Bear Lake. The latest water craze called flyboarding allows riders to soar above the water on a flyboard propelled by a Yamaha Waverunner. The flyboard system is different from comparable jet pack rides because it has a simpler apparatus that … [Read more...]
A Sanka in St. Petersburg
The "Manhattan Candidate" John M. edwards has an Eye-Opening experience in Cold War Russia's St. Petersburg: Attempted Brainwashing Anyone?! The Neva is clad in granite Bridges stand poised over her waters --Alexander Pushkin INTERESTED in finding the St. Petersburg salon where the protagonist of Doestoevsky’s Notes from the Underground is snubbed and ridiculed by his friends, I set off for that fair city sometime in the springtime, I … [Read more...]
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