Annea Lockwood is an Aotearoa New Zealand-born composer and sound artist known for turning natural environments into immersive sound art. In her “Sound Map” projects, where she captures the sound of rivers, including the Danube, she records everything from flowing water to everyday human activity, revealing the river as a constantly shifting and living soundscape. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and taught at Vassar College for many years Q. You grew up in Aotearoa New Zealand and Aotearoa New Zealand is a land of natural wonders. […]

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Brent Huff is an award-winning actor, writer, and director best known for his recurring roles in Shameless, The Rookie, The Rookie: Feds, Pensacola: Wings of Gold, and Black Scorpion. His early career took off in the 1980s when he starred in the French cult classic The Perils of Gwendoline. Over the years, Brent has been recognized with several honors, including awards from the Stony Brook Film Festival, the International Family Film Festival, and the Studio City Film Festival. Q. I am a big fan of The Rookie. So, I want […]

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Romania’s capital is an excellent option for a short vacation or the beginning of a longer travel route, allowing you to better understand Romania before exploring its wonderful landscapes. I’ll suggest several city tour routes here to experience its best. Victoria Passage, the famous colorful covered umbrella street (Photo: Carmit Weiss) Short Walking Route We will walk straight to Victoriei Avenue, the street that is the beating heart of the city, with an abundance of shops, restaurants, and cafes. A similar distance along the avenue, and I’m at one of […]

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Traveling is a passion many people share, and what better person to share it with, then with your partner. Traveling with your partner for the first time is exciting. To some couples however, it might feel like a make or break. You might work really great as a couple during your day to day life, but how will it be away from home, when all you have is each other? We faced this question the first time we went on a trip and have since met many people who have […]

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Probably the most underrated destination in Eastern Europe, Romania has a lot more to offer than just the ‘land of Dracula’ tag it’s so famous for. The country has a rich Game of Thrones-like history with many twists and turns which you can learn about by visiting the many medieval castles (including Bran Castle aka Bran Castle) and cities such as Brasov, Sibiu and Cluj-Napoca. And then you have the impressive Carpathian Mountains with their many natural attractions and the UNESCO Danube Delta reserve which will keep outdoor enthusiasts busy […]

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Q. When you were a toddler, your dad brought you to a museum where you fell in love immediately with the artifact display. You were 5 years old at the time, what really piqued your interest when you saw the display and made you aspire to become an archeologist from that point onwards? What do you think parents and teachers nowadays should do to help children develop a love for the pre-historical human culture? I still remember those museum visits, and the one you mentioned stands out the most memorable. The […]

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Casting one last glance at the charming old streets and striking neo-Gothic buildings in Bucharest, I took a brisk stroll, with a heavy backpack strapped to my shoulder, slowly navigating my way to the train station. From there, I was about to embark on a long-haul overnight journey to Istanbul. Having walked incessantly for days in Bucharest, I was looking forward to long hours of doing nothing at all, just sitting still on the train and getting my much-deserved rest. I booked a sleeper cabin for about USD 65 to […]

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Travelers can harvest sturgeon and caviar, forage for fiddleheads, meet the farmers and fishermen at local night markets, and more. NEW BRUNSWICK (July 15, 2019) – Immersive culinary excursions in New Brunswick, Canada offer travelers a new way to taste and experience the local cuisine. The Atlantic Canada province, located just north of the U.S. border of Maine, is surrounded by water, and rich in wildlife and vibrant cities. Seafood is only the beginning of the food scene, with new opportunities to learn, harvest, forage, and most importantly – feast. […]

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British and American passport holders may be concerned to hear that the value of their passports has slipped down the global rankings, with both citizenships sliding a number of places in the 2019 Nomad Passport Index. According to the annual research carried out by the leading offshore consulting firm Nomad Capitalist, Luxembourg citizens have the best passport in the world for the second year running. Its citizens are able to travel to 186 other countries without requiring a visa, enjoy high levels of personal freedom and a positive perception globally […]

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Travelling by train is an easy and affordable way to see Romania as the country offers an extensive rail network connecting all major cities and towns. Its official website provides comprehensive train timetables and fare information. During my visit to Romania, I chose train as my means of transportation to whisk me from one city to the other. The experience was both exhilarating and intimidating to me.  Why does it present me with these contradictory sentiments? Read on and you will find out, let’s just start with a fun one. […]

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“Under the reflection of the northern lights, we see the head of Ciiwetinustikwaan, the man of the north.” – saying of the Northern Cree After days of adventure travel in the Saguenay-Lac-St Jean area come to a close, I let my fingers meander across the map to find my next would-be destination. This is actually one my of favorite activities: simply pick a remote location on a map and make my way there, never really knowing what I’ll find. I trace my fingers along Highway 167 deep into the interior […]

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Santa Fe and art go together like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. This northern New Mexico town has been attracting artists for decades. Like magnets, they are drawn to the magical light, turquoise sky and starkly stunning landscape. Galleries galore and top-notch museums attract art appreciators like bees to honey. Georgia O’Keeffe was deeply inspired by Santa Fe. At her namesake museum, you’ll find plenty of examples of her sensual, large-scale flower paintings and bleached animal skulls. The bold new installation, Meow Wolf, is shaking up the contemporary art scene […]

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When travel blogging started to slowly take off in 2005/2006 I created a separate category for it in my already existing links directory. I added a links directory to my site in the late 1990’s although it was much smaller and all html coded by hand back then. It gives me a way to keep track and reference when I need to, on a large scale, the many different facets of the travel industry. It is impressive how many travel blogs there are and equally impressive how many new ones […]

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For a beautiful escape from Bucharest, especially in the heat of summer – drive about 2.5 hours to Transylvania – up in the Carpathian mountains and spend some time enjoying and touring Peles Castle. The castle built to be a summer residence and was inaugurated in 1883. It was home to the King and Queen of Romania – eventually it was closed during the Communist period – but reopened in 1990. Guided tours are available daily and take one through a number of exquisitely decorated rooms. Highlights include the “armor” […]

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Waking up early this morning after a restless sleep, I watched the sun rise and I also watched one of the ladies milk several cows. The splish splash of milk from one teat to the next into a metal pail reminded me of the last time I saw this – in a small village in Romania. I have been battling a nasty flu and subsequent cold and ultimately a back breaking cough the past three weeks. A cough that is so spasmodic at times, fellow travelers look over with genuine […]

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