The bustling streets of George Town, Penang offer up sights, sounds, and smells at every corner. From its street art to the street food, Georgetown is a city that seems to live in full view of the public, making outsiders feel like insiders. Street Art George Town used to be the capital of Britain’s colonial outpost in Malaysia. Now, its claim to fame is being the capital of street art in Southeast Asia. In 2012, the city commissioned … [Read more...]
Four Unusual Travel Destinations Adventurer Horace Ashton Loved
Horace Dade Ashton began exploring the world as a teenage cabin boy in the late nineteenth century. His love of the sea and the open ocean led him to explore many parts of the world when travel was difficult. He wrote about his travels, and I’m delighted to present excerpts from them to fellow adventurers. by Libby J. Atwater, coauthor of The Spirit of Villarosa and author of a What Lies Within HAITI Intrigued by what anthropologist … [Read more...]
New Campaign Seeks to put Faroe Islands on the Google Map
Local Resident Creates SHEEPVIEW 360 to Reach Google Street View New York, NY - August 1, 2016 - What do you do if you’ve found the most beautiful spot on earth, but no one knows what you are talking about, not even Google Street View? For Durita Dahl Andreassen of the Faroe Islands, the answer was easy: with a sheep and a camera, she found a window to the world. The search tool Google Street View works in almost every country on … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival August 25-28th, 2016
The festival introduces a star-studded lineup and consummate hosts, including the premiere of Amazon’s “Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse” on opening night, along with a “Grilling Event at Sunset” ushered by renowned Restaurateur Rick Bayless at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, all set in the flourishing food city of Los Angeles WHAT Presented by Coastal Luxury Management and founding partners FOOD & WINE and Lexus, Los Angeles Food … [Read more...]
Channel Your Inner Cowboy on a Guest Ranch in Bandera, Texas
When Australians go to the USA, statistically, they will most likely hit up Orlando, New York, Chicago and LA. But what about all that land in between? No Texas? No Arizona? No Wyoming? They didn’t even make the top 10. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been to all 4 of those cities and they are fantastic holiday destinations. But what if you want to get off the beaten path a little? On my last trip to the States I spent some time in a few of … [Read more...]
Louvre Abu Dhabi Closer to Completion
New York, NY – Louvre Abu Dhabi has reached another two major milestones in the construction of the museum: commencement of the removal of temporary sea protection walls, and the illumination of the museum’s iconic dome. The process of removing the sea walls and integration of the sea with the museum will take place in three stages, and will result in Louvre Abu Dhabi transforming into Jean Nouvel’s vision of a ‘museum city’ on the sea. In … [Read more...]
San Miguel de Allende Ready for “Sabores 2016”
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...]
KLM’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Makes Inaugural Flight to San Francisco & Debuts in North America
NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 5, 2016 – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner made its inaugural flight on May 4, 2016 between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). KLM’s first Dreamliner out of the United States features lower fuel consumption, a state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system, Wi-Fi for all passengers, and new World Business Class (WBC), Economy Comfort and Economy class cabins … [Read more...]
Daytona Beach, Florida: Dining Delights
When you hear the words Daytona Beach, I’d bet money NASCAR, Spring Break and sandy stretches of the Atlantic Ocean come to mind. While these are some of its prized attributes, this down-to-earth Florida beach town is making unexpected waves in the culinary arena. It has blossomed into an emerging destination for travelers looking to combine a seaside holiday with delicious dining. Daytona Beach enjoys a throwback quality rich in … [Read more...]
Tourism Authority of Thailand Celebrates Songkran Festival with Launch of Thai Restaurant Week, April 11-17, 2016
Share Your New Year’s Resolutions or Your Previous Songkran Experience and You Could Spend New Year’s in Thailand March 23,2016 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced today that they will be celebrating Songkran Festival marking the Thai New Year, with Thai Restaurant Week in Los Angeles and New York April 11-17, 2016. Songkran (April 13-15), the most famous festival in Thailand, is in keeping with the Buddhist/Hindu solar … [Read more...]
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