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Exploring Clarksdale, By Water and On Land

January 20, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI–The wide expanse of the Mississippi Delta beckons many a traveler to take to the road and explore. In Clarksdale, there is a persuasive calling to get off the road and take advantage of the many ways to experience Coahoma County’s outdoor adventures. An unassuming Delta town like no other, Clarksdale, Mississippi, sits 70 miles south of Memphis and approximately 50 miles west of I-55, near the northwest border with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Arkansas, Art, Bicycle, Coffee, Country Music, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, Golf, History, Mississippi, Museum, Music, Photography, Restaurants, River Rafting

Visit Rovaniemi – The Official Hometown of Santa Claus®

August 5, 2020 by Jenny SilvennoinenLeave a Comment

What if I told you we have an overall population density of 1,98 persons per square kilometer, which is one of the lowest in Europe, more reindeer then people, the cleanest air and waters in the world. Yet we live in a modern city filled with services and even luxury. Our summer nights are light like the most romantic pink twilight, and that our summer temperatures are mild like the birds milk, as we Finnish people like to say. Would you believe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Bicycle, Christmas, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Photography, Restaurants, Romantic, Seafood, Sports, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Hone Your Hobbies in Legendary Carson Valley

July 22, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

CARSON VALLEY, Nev. (July, 2020) – While we can all be grateful for technology over the past few months, there are some places in the world that are just no match for virtual reality. In Carson Valley, Nevada, the mountains stretch far beyond any touchscreen. While people are excited to break free of their homes and reconnect with nature, there's no better time, and frankly, no better place, to hone your outdoor hobbies. Socially distant options … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Antiques, Bicycle, Bridges, Culture, Fishing, Hiking, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Paradise, Photography, Sailing, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Technology, Walking tour, Wildlife

Shore Diving in the Pacific Northwest

June 21, 2020 by Harry YorkLeave a Comment

My wife Amy and I decided to go scuba diving in the Seattle-Tacoma area while visiting my daughter on her 21st birthday. We found shores of the Puget Sound easy to get to, fun to scuba dive, and the waters teaming with interesting creatures. The Puget Sound has hundreds of shore diving locations. For planning, we picked three of the highest rated dive sites closest to the Seattle Tacoma Airport, just on the southern edge of Seattle: Redondo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, Beach, Food and Wine, Photography, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Seattle, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

Living the Independent Lifestyle, Freelance Writing

June 12, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

When I started my travel site in 1996, there were very few independent online travel focused websites. Like many others (especially those beginning blogs), my site began as a personal journal - a place to compile notes from various trips with tips and tricks to help other travels avoid mistakes that I made on my own travels. Over the years I've retained this focus - but the site has also morphed into more of a travel community with writers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Caves, Cell Phone, Colorado, Food and Wine, Lifestyle, Massage, Mexico, Missouri, National Park, New Mexico, Photography, Road Trip

11 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Iceland

April 26, 2020 by Karthik NandulaLeave a Comment

Our excitement, which had been building prior to our trip to Iceland, reached a crescendo after we landed. We immediately saw beautiful snow-covered mountains, contrasting in the harsh rain. Every mountain was white and the landscape was devoid of people. Over the next few weeks, these scenic destinations changed our definition of beauty and natural elegance. Here are the top 11 things you must know before visiting Iceland. 1) Plan your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Bridges, Iceland, Journey, Photography, Traffic, Village, Wildlife

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

Things to Do and See in Little Rann of Kutch in India

March 20, 2020 by Rashmi K4 Comments

Desert Safari

Imagine a landscape that dramatically changes with the season. In dry months, it is a vast expanse of saline desert. Come monsoon, it transforms into a shallow wetland. The Little Rann of Kutch boasts one of the most fascinating and unusual terrains on earth. Generally speaking, Rann of Kutch is associated with the Greater Rann of Kutch and its neighboring desert the Little Rann of Kutch remains largely hidden. Located roughly 170 km from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Art, Culture, Desert, Farming, Harvest, India, Photography, Wildlife

10 Best Things to do in Jaisalmer: A Golden Oasis in the Thar Desert

March 14, 2020 by Abhinav GoelLeave a Comment

The westernmost tourist hot-spot in India, is the Golden City of Jaisalmer.  A majestic city with its citadel- the Golden Fort standing in the middle of the city, with each house crafted with yellow sandstone is nothing short of an oasis in the desert. The views of the mighty desert, the architecture of the marvelous Havelis, the vibrancy of the colorful markets and the culture of the historical city ensures an exalted experience for every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Architecture, Culture, Desert, Garden, History, India, Markets, Museum, Pakistan, Photography, Sand, Shopping Mall, Village

San Francisco Hotel Review: The Newly Renovated Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel

February 26, 2020 by Preethi ChandrasekharLeave a Comment

Where to Stay Lodging in San Francisco varies depending on the location and season you choose to visit. It's however no secret that San Francisco is one of America's most expensive cities and it often leaves visitors wondering how to choose a hotel that fits into their budget. SF Neighborhoods San Francisco has many different neighborhoods to choose from such as: Financial District (downtown), Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Mission District, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Drinking, Photography, Redwoods, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

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