Salt & Sill, Sweden's first floating hotel with adjoining restaurant is located in the charming seaside town of Klädesholmen about an hour's drive north of Gothenburg. This is one of the culinary highlights of a visit to this part of the country. You come here not only for the delicious cuisine but also for the intimate views of the bay and the rocky outcrops in the distance. Seafood is a big part of the industry up and down Sweden's West Coast - … [Read more...]
Landing in Paradise, St. Barths
The southern side of the island of St. Barths where the D211 highway meets the ocean again feels like a number of now built up island tourist hubs would have felt 60 years ago. A few homes are visible between the green of the vegetation and dot parts of the hillside, but that is it. There are no high rise condo's here or mass tourism. However, with a little 'vision' one can clearly see an unfortunate busy alternative. From where I am staying … [Read more...]
Stingray City – November 2016
Stingray City is one of the Cayman Island's most visited natural attractions and is certainly a very memorable highlight of a visit to the Grand Cayman. In 1951 Capt. Marvin Ebanks borrowed a sailboat and started making all day trips out to this part of the reef - taking tourists to visit the stingrays. He pioneered these trips (today a number of outfitters offers trips to Stingray City. While the Captain passed on at the ripe old age of 98 in … [Read more...]
Northern Galicia Coast: Rinlo and Cathedral Beach
I ended up visiting Cathedral Beach in Galicia by chance. My boyfriend and I had planned a weekend in Galicia (we're currently living in Madrid short-term for his job, but he's from Galicia) and we decided to simply look for a casa rural (a rurally located Spanish B&B) that was a good price, and that was in a good location. Where, didn't matter all that much. I had wanted to explore Galicia long before I met my boyfriend so when we met, … [Read more...]
Ultimate Guide To Chiang Mai’s 10 Most Exceptional Markets
Anyone who has ever planned a visit to Chiang Mai has, most likely, come across the recommendation to experience one of the massive and remarkable markets. Whether doing research online or just asking others who have visited, tourists find that visiting a market while in Chiang Mai is one of the top things to do. Whether it's due to the liveliness, inexpensive goods, tasty treats, or the fact that the temperature is perfect year-round and … [Read more...]
Swim with Dolphins: Good Idea?
It doesn’t take much looking these days when exploring travel options to come across adventures involving animals. There are LOTS of photos of people smiling with a wide variety of animals from their travels and adventures. You can swim with dolphins in Hawaii, stingrays (San Antonio, TX Sea World),and even sharks (Disney Aulani in Kapolei, HI)! On every continent there are animals to encounter and experiences to add to your memories – riding … [Read more...]
7 Hidden Treasures of Napa Valley
Despite being one of America’s best-known tourist (and wine drinking) destinations, Napa Valley still offers plenty of discoveries and surprises for travelers. These surprises are everywhere you go and pop up when you least expect it, like finding a Pokemon Go character you did not anticipate seeing. Here are seven hidden treasures of Napa Valley, which you may wish to seek out the next time you go there: The Benny Bufano statues at … [Read more...]
From Gourmet Eating to Fishing for Gourmet Lobsters – Cape Breton’s Seafood Bounty
By Habeeb Salloum and Muna Salloum ----------- We were excited and so were our stomachs as we headed out for a three-day tour of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia’s paradise isle. Leaving our immaculate 4-star hotel, Sydney’s Hampton Inn, we made our way through Cape Breton’s green coastline to Indian Brooks. The scene before us was breathtaking. We continued and a few kilometers later, reached the panoramic Lookout of St. Ann’s with seven more … [Read more...]
A Perfect Picture Paradise, Pissouri Cyprus
After another epic yet challenging trip in Jordan followed by the stresses of travelling in Lebanon I was more then ready to go somewhere and 'do nothing'. However, one never really knows if your perception of a relaxing destination will actually meet your expectation once you arrive. Time and time again I've been disappointed when looking for the "perfect" place to relax - a place that is not overly touristy, has a good vibe, is surrounded by … [Read more...]
Adventurous Eating In Merida, Mexico
Merida’s visual beauty is sublime, but it’s the tantalizing aromas wafting through its vibrant plazas and candy-colored streets that grab my attention. If you’re like me and gastronomy shamelessly rules your travel decisions, book your ticket to Merida pronto. Culinary travelers have struck gold as Merida offers the Yucatan’s distinct flavors as well as a range of sophisticated international influences. Your taste buds are guaranteed to be in … [Read more...]
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