ENCHANTED ROCK Climbing a geologic marvel in the heart of Texas Hill Country “Will we be able to climb up to the top? It seems rocky and difficult. Will we be able to make it? Can we just go up to that half way point and go back down?” came the questions from my 8 yr old son staring at the rock in front of us. “Sure buddy. Let’s see what we can do and how far we can go. If we feel up for it, let’s keep doing it”, I said. Our goal was to … [Read more...]
Guðrið Højgaard, CEO Visit Faroe Islands
Q1. Tell us a little bit about yourself? I was born and raised in the Faroe Islands but have been living in 5 different countries for 20 years. I moved back to the Faroe Islands in 2012 to take the lead at Visit Faroe Islands. Prior to that, I was Marketing Director for Visit Stockholm and Marketing Manager for Visit Denmark. Q2. What has living abroad taught you? One thing that I learned all these years is that hard work will not go … [Read more...]
How to Have a Vacation “With a Twinkle”? Activities in Australia
Most tourists go abroad for sightseeing, felting on the sand, visiting historic sites or get access to unique online venues like PlayAmo casino Australia. But what if you are not one of them? If you are interested in active holidays in Australia - welcome! We have described the most popular types of Australian extreme sports available to every traveler. Catch the Wave! Surfing in Australia Naturally, you should start with the most popular … [Read more...]
Living in the Archipelago That Whale Sharks Call Home – Interview with Founder of the Mafia Island Tourism Association, Peter Byrne
Out in the middle of the Indian ocean, the water is shimmering in deep emerald green. A traditional dhow rocks gently against the lapping ripples. Next to the boat, a group of divers are flipping their fins in excitement and snorkeling alongside with a whale shark, the biggest fish in the ocean and a species now classified as endangered. This is not a typical scene on any tropical island. This experience – and all its other attractions in one … [Read more...]
Sailing The Philippine Islands: The Pearl Of The Orient
(From the August/September 2005 issue of "Escape From America Magazine" Vol. 8 No. 1 - EscapeArtist.com Inc. 832-1245 World Trade Center Panama, Republic of Panama) The alluring beauty of the Far East is seen through its contrasts of culture, lifestyle, and climate. Everyone has a desire to live and settle in a paradise of ease and quiet enjoyment. To many, the east provides such a place: an environment that satisfies every transient and … [Read more...]
A Visit to a Special Part of the World, The Tuomotos
We arrived at the tiny aerodrome on the island of Rangiroa in the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia - marveling at the narrow air strip surrounded on both sides by aquamarine waters. Unlike all passengers we did not have any hotel reservations and we lingered around until all the passengers left and the steel gates began to close - completely locking down the small airport building. One guy walked up to us and asked us if we needed … [Read more...]
How to Spend a Long Weekend in Gibraltar
Gibraltar is an unusual city on the Iberian peninsula. A British overseas territory, this city has long been fought for by the Moors, the Spanish and finally the British. It's location is it's main attraction, being just a stone’s throw from Africa. Whilst we don't suggest you start fighting for the rights of your country here, it does make an incredibly picturesque holiday location. If you're lucky enough to get a weekend to yourself, then … [Read more...]
Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival Is in Full Bloom April 23 through June 7
More than Half a Million Flowers, New Dining Pass and Inspirational Entertainment Are Highlights Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (April 20, 2021) -- Springtime visitors to Dollywood, the world-famous theme park located in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, will find more than half a million flowers blooming throughout the park from April 23 through June 7, all part of the spectacular "Flower & Food Festival." The air is filled not only with the … [Read more...]
Beautiful Spots to Visit in El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque National Forest is on every list of best places to visit in Puerto Rico, and for good reason! If you like waterfalls, swimming in lagoons, or hiking, you should plan to visit El Yunque. It is the only tropical rainforest within the US National Forest Service and provides a beautiful, natural escape only about an hour from San Juan. If you've read my article, How to Enjoy Your Time Working Remotely in San Juan, you know that I only … [Read more...]
The Vawter Family – Vawters on the Water
Q. Please introduce your family to our readers. We are the Vawter family. In 2015 we sold or gave away everything we owned and moved aboard our 43ft sailboat. We have been living a location independent life ever since. The girls were 7 and 8 when we moved aboard and now, our eldest is about to enter high school! It’s been a pretty crazy ride. We had intended to do a 5 year circumnavigation, but we ended up taking a much more circuitous … [Read more...]
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