SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico – May, 2021 – Visitors to San Miguel de Allende are quick to sing the praises of its charming, cobblestoned streets and brightly colored Spanish-colonial architecture. A UNESCO World Heritage site rich with Mexican culture and history, San Miguel de Allende also offers much more beyond that, as well, providing unique experiences, for example, in the great outdoors. Below are some nature- and activity-based options … [Read more...]
Visit Cyprus – The Deputy Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Cyprus
Q1. What are the challenges of promoting tourism in a small island that is politically divided in two parts? The Republic of Cyprus was invaded in 1974 by Turkey who then created an illegal pseudo-state in its occupied part that is not internationally recognized. The Republic of Cyprus promotes tourism in the area it currently controls, by making sure services provided by the industry are up to the standards set by laws, by cooperating with … [Read more...]
The Vawter Family – Vawters on the Water
Q. Please introduce your family to our readers. We are the Vawter family. In 2015 we sold or gave away everything we owned and moved aboard our 43ft sailboat. We have been living a location independent life ever since. The girls were 7 and 8 when we moved aboard and now, our eldest is about to enter high school! It’s been a pretty crazy ride. We had intended to do a 5 year circumnavigation, but we ended up taking a much more circuitous … [Read more...]
Cook to Thrive by Natalie Coughlin
Author, Natalie Coughlin nurtures several passions, food being one of them. Raising her own vegetables, fruit trees and chickens in her San Francisco Bay Area backyard has given her access, like so many others living in Mediterranean climates access to a diversity of fresh ingredients. She has brought her passion to a number of food focused Television shows including the Food Network's Chopped and was a judge on Food Network's Iron Chef … [Read more...]
Notes from a Traveler + Kyoto Experiences
I am everywhere and I am nowhere I am a spirit animal I change my soul with my intentions. I am a traveler And I am a lover I flow with the winds But am led by my internal compass. I am most alive when I am on the road. The thrill of always moving - never having more then a general plan, letting things unfold as they do, in the moment, is often how I travel. Its a great way to be open to unexpected experiences - letting each … [Read more...]
Strange Tales of World Travel by Gina & Scott Gaille
It is remarkable what entertaining stories a simple question will unlock. During their travels around the globe, usually tied into oil legal-related work trips for Scott's job - he or his wife Gina would ask locals the following question: "What's the strangest thing you've ever seen or experienced?". During their travels to more then 100 countries they compiled several hundred such stories - which they whittled down to 50 of the best ones. … [Read more...]
Ballarat, California – May 2020
Not to be mistaken for the original Ballarat in Australia (which is still a thriving city and a popular tourist destination), this Ballarat was named after the Australian town by an Australian miner. Originally founded in 1897, it provided services and accommodation for miners working several mines in the nearby vicinity. Its peak population was around 500 - like other remote gold mining towns, once the gold began to play out, the population … [Read more...]
Traveling With CBD? What To Know
Although the legalization of marijuana and the products derived from this plant is active, you may have trouble if you want to travel with your prescribed CBD oils. Selling and consuming cannabis and its products is legal within the 33 states in the US, but when it comes to traveling, CBD is not easy to travel with since the laws are still somewhat blurry. Inform Yourself Before The Trip It’s legal to fly with CBD oil, but only if your … [Read more...]
LAX Restaurant Guide
We've all been there before. You've got three hours before your next flight, and the little bag of complimentary pretzels from the last trip isn't going to hold you over until your final destination. While some may choose to pack their in-flight snacks, other travelers may want to explore what the various terminals have to offer. At times, deciding where to eat in the airport can be an overwhelming decision. With so many choices and options … [Read more...]
Wine Country Women of Napa Valley by Michelle Mandro
Wine Country Women of Napa Valley was written by Michelle Mandro with a forward by Amanda Harlan and the excellent photography contributed by Donna Kopol Bonick - three women who have strong connections to the valley and its lifestyle. A book of this topic could well be many times its thickness - however this book covers select women the author knows and has worked with who are making valuable contributions to Napa Valley. Profiles focus on … [Read more...]
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