Eddy L. Harris is a writer, filmmaker, and lifelong traveler who mixes memoir, adventure, and cultural insights in books like Mississippi Solo and Native Stranger. His stories dive into race and identity, inspired by his journeys across the USA and Africa. Q. Back in the 80s, you made a journey down the Mississippi by canoe, solo. What was the hardest part of doing it solo? The hardest thing about doing it solo was doing it. And I imagine that would have been the case had I not been alone – the […]

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Mount Makiling is an ASEAN Heritage Park rising to 1,090 MASL in the CALABARZON region. Managed exclusively by the UPLB Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), the standard 2026 hike requires a mandatory guide (PHP 1,200), strictly enforced cut-off times, and a physical ID for entry. The Mariang Makiling Trail (MMT) is a 4/9 Difficulty minor climb, taking 5-7 hours to complete. Rising like a sleeping giant over the Southern Tagalog plains, Mt. Makiling is more than just a geological formation—it is a cultural institution. For decades, this dormant stratovolcano […]

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No trip to Egypt is truly complete without venturing south to the monumental temples of Abu Simbel. While Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan often steal the spotlight in a classic Egypt itinerary, this remote treasure near the Sudanese border is the place where Ancient Egypt’s grandeur is felt most intensely. Whether you’re planning a first-time journey through the country or returning to explore it more deeply, Abu Simbel deserves a dedicated spot on your route. How to Get to Abu Simbel Reaching Abu Simbel requires a bit of planning due to […]

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A quick journey to Taipei was not meant to be. Rather than get up with the chickens at 430am in the Thai village I am staying in to catch a van to Suvarnabhumi Airport to catch an 11am flight, I opted to take a a van into Bangkok a day early at a reasonable 3pm departure. I didn’t catch much sleep that night due to three women next door partying like it was December 31, 1999. The day of my flight, I left my hotel at 8am for the airport. […]

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Last Month in July, I did something I had been dreaming about for many years – I was riding over 18000 feet above sea level where the cool mountain air greeted me. It was an absolute adventure with Brahman Tour Motorbike Tour in Himalayas, India covering many high-altitude motorable passes. This place is a land of stark beauty with its rugged mountains, gorgeous lakes and endless open skies. I knew it would be amazing, but it came from the actual ride, which is beyond anything I could have dreamt of. […]

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Around the World in 80 Days — launching October 1 to December 19 2025. From Southampton to Singapore, Marseille to Mumbai — One Ship. Eighty Destinations. Infinite Flavours. This October, the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) will set sail on a new kind of voyage – one of flavour, culture, and nostalgia – with the launch of an extraordinary culinary series, Around the World in 80 Days. Running for 80 nights from 1 October to 19 December 2025, the experience will transform the historic Queens Grill, once reserved for first-class […]

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Summer is at its end in Europe, and the heat can make it harder to think clearly, especially when you’re juggling train schedules, restaurant menus and payment options in a new country. “In Europe, the small things can shape your whole trip, a bit of preparation means more time enjoying and less time sorting out the unexpected, whether it’s how you pay, where you eat, or getting around smoothly.” – Andrea Moradei, founder of the Italian wine travel agency Vinarium. Whether you’re on a high-end vacation or a quick getaway, […]

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ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in partnership with the Division of Festivals, is proud to announce the 2025 St. John Celebration, will be taking place from June 28 through July 4, 2025 under the vibrant theme: “History and Culture Come Alive for St. John Celebration.” This beloved annual festival promises a week of heritage, music, food, and community spirit on the island of St. John. Rooted in tradition and cultural pride, St. John Celebration culminates in a fusion […]

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Whether you’re backpacking through Patagonia, hiding from the rain in a Kyoto capsule hotel, or camping for days on end without any human contact — travel is amazing. Still, it can quickly spiral into a complete mess. That’s why you should plan every trip ahead: no spreadsheets or pages-long schedules, just a few smart habits that will save you from stress or overspending. Ditch the Checked Baggage It’s expensive, heavy, and a potential headache if it gets lost (which happens way too often). Here’s the challenge: you can take only […]

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Kentucky, April 2025 – The Kentucky Department of Tourism is excited to highlight more than a dozen new trails and initiatives launched through multijurisdictional tourism collaborations over the past year and a half. These initiatives were developed and are operated by local destination marketing organization partners across the state. Projects were recipients of American Rescue Plan Act funding distributed by the Kentucky Department of Tourism. In total, $10 million was distributed to tourism commissions for the purpose of multi-jurisdictional collaborative destination marketing. For more information about this, click here. Some […]

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This Cambodia trip was the most unexpected and unplanned trip I have ever been on. Although I had intended to travel there, I never anticipated it would happen so quickly because my 14-day visa-free had expired, and I had to leave Thailand urgently to avoid paying fines. This blog will follow my chaotic trip from Bangkok to Phnom Penh, along with some advice and tricks. I was informed that I could not extend my visa anymore, only a night before I would leave for Cambodia. So, I checked all possible […]

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SAN PEDRO, Calif. (January, 2024) – Catalina Island has been named on “best of” lists from small towns, romantic and weekend getaways, scenic ferry rides, islands to visit, to wildlife experiences, trips that don’t require a passport, scuba diving, and outdoor adventure. It’s as famous for its Mediterranean vibe, outdoor activities and open spaces, as for its island-made products, great dining and boutique hotels. Catalina Express and more than ten hotel partners are sharing its popular “Best of Winter” ferry and hotel packages, providing up to 50 percent off for […]

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Pasadena, California (December, 2023) – Visit Pasadena has introduced its Cheeseburger Centennial Celebration, commemorating 100 years since the cheeseburger was invented in Pasadena. In January 2024, stay in Pasadena and get a cheeseburger, experience the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce’s Cheeseburger Week, take a cheeseburger walking tour, and get cheesy offers by showing your Metro TAP card at participating restaurants. “The cheeseburger is truly the great unifier of American cuisine, and we are so excited to bring our tourism partners together to commemorate the cheeseburger’s 100th anniversary right here in Pasadena,” […]

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Q. In 2006, you began a round-the-world bicycle trip called ‘Ride Earth,’ an epic challenge you had never attempted before. What is it about seeing the world with a bicycle that excites you, and can you describe what the first few weeks of your journey were like? It was the promise of freedom that first drew me to bicycle travel. I’m sure that’s a common motive among travelers but doing it under pedal power really elevated the sense of boundlessness: no bus schedules, no cramped hostels, no fuel stations, just […]

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LAS VEGAS (December 2023) – With New Year’s Eve 2023 expected to be an extraordinarily popular wedding date in the Wedding Capital of the World™, Clark County Clerk Lynn Marie Goya will open a pop-up Marriage License Bureau at Harry Reid International Airport from Dec. 26 through Dec. 31. Because Dec. 31, 2023—or 12/31/23—includes the rare numerical sequence of 1-2-3-1-2-3, it is considered an especially appealing date by many planning their nuptials and, consequently, area chapels are experiencing high bookings for that date. This occasion marks the fifth time the […]

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