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Barcelona Travel Guide: Sangria de Cava!

August 15, 2022 by Adam VaughanLeave a Comment

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In the spring of 2022, my wife and I rented an apartment in Barcelona and lived like locals for 31 incredible days. After two years of working from our home in the Bay area, we realized we weren’t capitalizing on the remote nature of our now-remote jobs. Our dream of eventually moving to Europe became a reality, even if for a short time.  Since we were still technically working during our stay, we crafted a daily schedule to maximize our free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beach, Bridges, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Houston, Lifestyle, Mediterranean, Museum, Music, Palau, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spain

Best European Travel Destinations for Architecture Sightseeing

February 7, 2020 by Johana Roberts2 Comments

Throughout Europe, the history of the region has shaped the construction of cities and architecture of buildings. For those who are enchanted with the beauty of centuries of construction art, Europe is a sightseeing wonderland. Here are some of the best locations across the continent to see and learn about thousands of years of architectural design. Barcelona, Spain The region that is now the city of Barcelona is believed to have been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bridges, Castle, Culture, Czech Republic, Dancing, Denmark, Drinking, Europe, Germany, History, Museum, Music, Palau, Spain

Visit Palau – September 2014

September 1, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

Palau is truly the remote destination for nature lovers and outdoor and marine enthusiasts. It is not an easy destination to reach from Europe or the states. Non stop flights connect in Japan or Guam - this is part of Micronesia - about 800 km as the crow fly's from Manilla, Philippines.This island nation has not yet been overly developed with strip malls, high rise condo's, fast food restaurants that plague many island nations. This is uniquely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Beach, Europe, Food and Wine, Guam, History, Japan, Palau, Peleliu Island, Philippines, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, visit palau, Waterfall, Wildlife

Mud Pond & Raymond Burr Gardens, Fiji

August 8, 2014 by Dave3 Comments

With the weather remaining dark, gloomy and at times spitting buckets of heavy rain scattering people under overhangs in downtown Nadi - it was a "weather weight off my back" today as the clouds parted and we finally had sunshine! Too much of this rain and gloomy weather is bad for my personal psyche. The cyclone watch was lifted a day or two ago and it was just a waiting game for the storm to dissipate. Today I set out for the hot springs and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Bangladesh, Fiji, Garden, Hot springs, Istanbul, Jordan, Massage, Palau, Papua New Guinea

Palau Celebrates the Globe’s Ten Best Places to Swim

July 9, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

(Palau, Micronesia --- July 8, 2014) There are many idyllic swimming destinations in the world, but Palau’s Jellyfish Lake ranks high as one of the most unusual. According to social media manager Jessie Cahill, “Because of the overwhelming intrigue in Jellyfish Lake and the many positive comments we receive from visitors, we decided to post a survey on the Visit Palau Facebook page to formulate a list of what our fans believe to be the Top … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, California, Caves, Hawaii, Iceland, Israel, Jordan, Journey, Lake Tahoe, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Oregon, Palau, Rainforest, Sailing, Sand, Scuba Diving, Ski Trip, Spa, Thailand

“Two Tickets to Paradise”, Palau

February 20, 2014 by Lisa Ellen Niver2 Comments

“I’ve got two tickets to paradise. Pack your bags and leave tonight” – Eddie Money In the evening we arrived to the Airai Hotel located conveniently near Palau’s international airport. The Airai hotel staff was welcoming and our hotel room that overlooked the coastline from a distance and the hotel waterpark below us was a spacious and comfortable midrange option. At the restaurant we sampled tasty white snapper pesto served over a bed of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Beach, Dessert, Music, Palau, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Romantic, Russia, Sand, Seafood, Snorkel, Sushi, Wine Tasting

Touring Koror, Palau

January 23, 2014 by Lisa Ellen Niver5 Comments

Whenever we arrive to a new place, we attempt to learn about the country. Therefore, our first stop in Palau was the Belau National Museum where the exhibit: “A Cherechar A Lokelii: Palau Through the Years” gave us a detailed introductory education. Strolling through the halls we learned about the past presence and influences of the Spanish, Germans, Japanese and the United States from a historical context. The Spanish first visited Palau in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Aquarium, Art, Culture, Dolphin, Germany, Japan, Museum, Palau, Paradise, Peace Corps, Rainforest, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Spain, Sushi, Zip line

Quality Dining Palau Style

December 22, 2013 by Lisa Ellen Niver2 Comments

Since Jellyfish Lake and the Rock Islands were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in July 2012, more and more seasoned travelers are choosing Palau as a vacation destination. Recent statistics indicate that nearly 100,000 people visit Palau annually. Holidaymakers who have not yet explored Palau’s charms may be yearning to ascertain if the above water cuisine experience matches Palau’s underwater treasures. During our ten-day stay on Palau, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Culinary travel, Dancing, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, India, Italy, Malaysia, Museum, Music, Palau, Resort, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Thailand, visit palau

Palau, Micronesia Has Over 235 Manta Rays

July 11, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

(Palau, Micronesia --- July 10, 2013) --- According to one of Palau’s eco-tourism partners, Etpison Museum, this Micronesian destination is home to at least 235 different manta rays, which have been recently photo identified as of June, 2013. All of the Palau belly IDs, dramatic photos and information on Palau manta rays can be viewed on the newly updated www.mantaIDpalau.org website, one of the ongoing awareness projects of the non-profit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Culture, Helicopter, Museum, Palau, Paradise, Resort, Scuba Diving, Seafood

Palau, Micronesia Has A Host Of Options For Adventure Seekers

June 20, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

(Palau, Micronesia --- June 20, 2013) --- Known for its world-class scuba diving conditions, Palau is host to a whole range of options for adventure seekers. In addition to being one of Jacques Cousteau’s favorite dive destinations, this Micronesian paradise is also one of Survivor TV’s Jeff Probst’s favorite places on earth. It’s no wonder…the remote location is free of commerciality and truly a genuine eco-environment, which is not at all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Caves, Cruising, Culture, Gun, History, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Palau, Paradise, Peleliu Island, Rainforest, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Trekking, Tropical Paradise, Waterfall

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