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Come Live Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead in Mexico City, the City that has it all.

October 17, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — October - Mexico City sets the scene for one of the most important holidays in Mexico — Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. This ancestral tradition dates back to pre-Hispanic Mexico, with roots originating in the cultures of Mesoamerica. Over time, these traditions were blended with Catholic beliefs to give rise to the holiday we know today, celebrated across Mexico. The central pillar of the celebration is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Canals, Chicago, Culture, Dallas, Drinking, Festival, Flowers, Food and Wine, Georgia, Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico, Music, New York City, Oakland, Orlando, Sacramento

State of Yucatan Launches the Year of Yucatecan Gastronomy

June 25, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Merida, Mexico — June 2022 – The state of Yucatan's Ministry of Tourism (SEFOTUR) will launch a new campaign aiming to increase awareness of the state's culinary offering, rich cultural history, and current modern gastronomy as an important part of its tourism offering. Position the state as one of Mexico's foodie destinations to expand tourism to all regions of the state and develop new products. Starting on June 18, the World Day of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Caribbean, Culture, Dallas, Food and Wine, History, Houston, Mexico, Oakland, Peru, Restaurants, Sand, Spain, Toronto, Wildlife, Yucatan Peninsula

Following a Prominent Boxer, Sports Travel

April 12, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

I had never followed any boxers or the sport before until many years ago when a friend told me about an up an coming young boxer named Andre Ward - who had taken a gold medal in the 1996 Olympics. My friend had already been following his fledgling career for several years and casually mentioned to me one day if I would like to attend a fight. We drove up to San Jose for one of Andre's early professional bouts - the crowd was small but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: California, Drinking, Freeways, Island travel, Los Angeles, Oakland, Photography, Russia, San Francisco, Sports

Sweet Treats In Omaha, Nebraska

August 24, 2019 by Allison Tibaldi2 Comments

Nebraska is the heart of cattle country, best known for its meat, not its sweets.  In Omaha, the sugar fairy has blessed the state’s largest city with a cluster of shops selling tempting confections that will make you forget all about the beef. Those in the know leave their diet at the state border. Old Market Candy Shop For a taste of yesteryear, Old Market Candy Shop sells mouth-watering treats. Try the chicken feet, pretzel rods dunked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Beer, Bicycle, Chocolate, Drinking, Fashion, Hollywood, Ice Cream, Museum, Nebraska, Oakland, Shopping Mall, Train Travel, Walking tour

Oakland California Celebrates Local Spirits Heritage & Community in First Ever Cocktail Week, Sept: 15-23, 2018

September 15, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

Thousands of cocktail enthusiasts join local bars, restaurants and distilleries in celebrating the Town's unique cocktail culture past and present. OAKLAND, CA— Oakland will host the first ever Oakland Cocktail Week September 15-23, 2018 in celebration of the city's unique cocktail heritage as well as local spirits small businesses and employees. Participating bars and restaurants from Oakland, Alameda and Emeryville are challenged with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, California, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Oakland, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Wine Tasting

Take an Experiential Tour of the Atlanta Metro Area

March 1, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

From farm to fizz to a flying museum, make memories in the Atlanta Metro area with these hands-on experiences ATLANTA, GEORGIA--MARCH 2018--Touch, taste and create your ways to memories in the ATL with these hands-on experiences. Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum Henry County's Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum (506 Speedway Blvd., Hampton, 30228) lets guests step into the pilot's seat of the iconic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Architecture, Art, Culture, Georgia, Helicopter, History, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Natural History, Oakland, Shopping Mall, Snorkel, Technology, Vietnam, Volunteer, Walking tour, Waterfall

Submissions are now open: The Sunset 2018 Travel Awards

February 10, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

OAKLAND, CA, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OAKLAND, CA — Sunset, the defining lifestyle brand of the modern American West, has announced its fourth annual Sunset Travel Awards, honoring the West's top destinations for lodging, food and drink, and attractions and activities. Since its founding in 1898 by the Southern Pacific, Sunset has established itself as the West's most trusted source of travel information. The Sunset Travel Awards will help steer the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: California, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, Lifestyle, Oakland, Wine Tasting

National Geographic, New York Times Best-Selling Author Dan Buettner and Gallup Announce The 25 Happiest Cities in the United States

December 5, 2017 by Dave2 Comments

National Geographic, Gallup and New York Times best-selling author and National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner have announced The 25 Happiest Cities in the United States based on The National Geographic/Blue Zones® Index. The Index was specifically developed to measure a population’s happiness based on 15 metrics including civic engagement, walkability and healthful food options. Boulder, Colorado tops the list with walkability, access to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, California, Colorado, Costa Rica, Denmark, Food and Wine, Lifestyle, National Geographic, New York City, Oakland, Oxnard, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Singapore, Ventura, Wildlife

Mushroom Madness in Mendocino County

October 14, 2017 by Dave1 Comment

MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIF. – As the flavors of fall arrive in Northern California's Mendocino County so does the annual crop of coveted candy cap, chanterelle, porcini and hedgehog mushrooms. Straddling historic Highways 1 and 101 with nearly 2,500 sq. miles of live oak and stately redwood groves, the region is a natural hotspot for some 3,000 mushroom varieties, 500 of which are edible. The annual haul is nothing short of historic, nurturing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Beer, California, Culinary travel, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, Harvest, Mendocino, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Oakland, Photography, Redwoods, Resort, Restaurants, Sacramento, San Francisco

Norwegian Flies OAK to Denmark Nonstop!

June 10, 2017 by Preethi Chandrasekhar3 Comments

I recently attended the launch of Norwegian Air's nonstop flight from Oakland to Copenhagen, Denmark at a chef's tasting prepared by Andreas Bagh, Executive Chef at Copenhagen's Michelin starred Marchal restaurant at the Hotel d'Angleterre.  The event was hosted at the Cookhouse in North Beach, a lovely, intimate venue in a space next to the legendary Vesuvio Cafe in San Francisco. The evening was well attended by local journalists and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Art, Beach, Canals, Castle, Culinary travel, Culture, Denmark, History, Museum, Norway, Oakland, Restaurants, San Francisco, Spain, Sweden

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