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Matthijs Keij, CEO of Withlocals

October 14, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Withlocals is an experiential travel company that provides a platform for locals to offer private, personalized tours to travelers. Withlocals’ mission is to connect people with cultures by breaking down barriers between travelers and locals worldwide. I recently had an opportunity to get hold of the CEO, Matthijs Keij, to ask him a few questions. Q. Can you briefly tell us about yourself, your background, and your journey to joining … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Bicycle, Cruising, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, Hungary, Interview, Journey, Malaysia, Paris, Peru, Restaurants, Rome, Sri Lanka, Technology, Venice

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

Top Four Must Visit Places in Costa Rica

June 3, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

One of my earliest international trips was to Costa Rica. I remember spotting a flyer posted in a hallway while in college and being immediately intrigued. My major was related to Biology and the advertised trip led by one of the professors trip focused on the flora and fauna of the country. I remember making a decision almost immediately after I read through the trip description; have fun, see a new country and earn college credits while abroad. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, California, Canyon, Coffee, Costa Rica, Culture, Museum, National Park, Nicaragua, Peru, Spain, Surfing, Tropical Fruit, Waterfall, Wildlife

Discover the ultimate indulgence of hanging 1,200 feet off a cliff in the Sacred Valley, Peru – Interview with Natalia Rodriguez, General Manager of Natura Vive

September 25, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

A ray of sun broke through the clouds and the morning mist, illuminating the valley in sparkly golden gold. The surrounding mountains cast a long shadow over a vast expanse of farmland cut by a river meandering through the valley. This is the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a lush green valley lies in the heart of Urubamba Province, Peru – about 35 miles from Cusco, the gateway to Machu Picchu. Up on the edge of a mountain cliff, three transparent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, Bridges, Coffee, Colombia, Culinary travel, Ecuador, Interview, Journey, Machu Picchu, Mountain Climbing, Peru, Road Trip, Rock climbing, Walking tour, Whitewater Rafting, Wine Tasting

4 Transformative Travel Ideas for the Whole Family

April 24, 2021 by Anne DavisLeave a Comment

The world is a wondrous place just waiting to be explored, so it would be a shame to leave out our naturally curious kids when we travel. In many ways, kids are geared for travel and adventure. In fact, studies show that travel can be extremely beneficial to a child's development. Now more than ever, parents are opting to bring the kids along for vacation and they rave about the experiences. Traveling with the whole family facilitates rich … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Castle, Culture, Dolphin, England, Great Barrier Reef, Hawaii, History, Iceland, Ireland, London, Machu Picchu, Peru, Rome, Scuba Diving

6 Exciting Additions to the “Smithsonian of the West”

December 10, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

With 17 diverse museums, 16 beautiful gardens, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Tony Award®-winning Old Globe theater and more, San Diego’s Balboa Park provides visitors dozens of different experiences unlike other city parks. Often referred to as the “Smithsonian of the West” due to its large number of museums, this National Historic Landmark near downtown San Diego spans 1,200 acres, beating out both New York City’s Central Park and San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Australia, California, China, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, History, India, Korea, Mexico, Museum, Music, Natural History, New York City, Peru, Philippines

Why Philosophy is an Ideal Travel Companion for Adventurous Minds

April 16, 2020 by Emily ThomasLeave a Comment

In 2019, there were 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals globally – and, given that the planet only holds 7.7 billion humans; this figure alone suggests that a lot of us are travelling. The World Tourism Organization reports two major motivations for this – “travel to change”: the quest for local experiences, authenticity, transformation and “travel to show”: the desire for Instagramable moments and destinations. I think both trends are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Caribbean, China, Georgia, History, Peru, Thailand, Train Travel, Wildlife

Why do I Climb Mountains?

April 1, 2020 by Dave11 Comments

For years I have wondered why I am obsessed about climbing mountains and being at high altitude. It has been difficult to answer. The obvious reason and it is very true, is the stunning visual beauty. But beyond that I never had an answer. And logically it makes no sense. All the hardships. The suffering from altitude sickness. And there has been loads of this over the years. And the ever present danger. One time we were high up on Rainier - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Antarctica, Argentina, Film, Food and Wine, Himalayas, Mountain Climbing, Music, Peru

A Crazy Stop in La Paz, Boliva

February 1, 2020 by Dave10 Comments

Upon arriving in South America I entered a very familiar airport, Jorge Chavez International Airport. I lingered in Lima for a refreshing shower in the hotel directly across from the airport. Walked back to the departures terminal and tried to sleep for a few hours on the hard floor. Loud music playing at 130am followed by staff cleaning the floors. No sleep tonight. Boarded next flight. Arrived in Cuzco - exited the airport with just enough time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, America, Andes, Art, Bicycle, Canyon, Colombia, Lodge, Music, Palm Trees, Peru, South America, Taxi, Walking tour

4 Epic Treks in South America You Need To Know About

January 13, 2020 by Suzanne ELeave a Comment

South America has some of the highest mountain ranges in the world (like the Andes) - it is the second-highest mountain range in the world. The continent offers some of the best and challenging hikes in the world. Even one-day hikes are sure to test the endurance and strength of the mightiest trekkers and hikers. With different landscapes spread across the continent, it offers diverse views to suit the needs of every hiker out there. For … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Andes, Canyon, Colombia, Drinking, Ecuador, Fashion, Glacier, Hiking, Machu Picchu, Mountain Climbing, Peru, Rainforest, South America, Trekking, Volcano, Walking tour, Wildlife

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