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The Biggest Poker-Playing Countries Across the World

February 5, 2022 by Harry GreenLeave a Comment

Are you interested in where the biggest poker-playing countries around the world are? Read on to find all the details America Poker is permeated into the history and culture of North and South America. Was there ever a Western movie that didn’t feature a scene of the rogue cowboy at a poker table, either proving that he can outbluff anyone in the saloon or gaining money for his next escapade. It is one of the main staples of physical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Art, Brazil, Britain, Casino, Culture, England, Fashion, France, History, Hollywood, Indonesia, Monaco, North America, Saloon, South America, Sports, Traffic

Visit Markleeville, California – January 2022

January 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Located seemingly the 'middle of nowhere" this alpine community of approximately 200 people dates from the 1860s including a post office that opened in 1863. Located within the very sparsely populated Alpine County (only approximately 1200 people total live within the county), Markleyville is the largest community. There are no incorporated communities within Alpine County. Compared to South Lake Tahoe which is a major tourist destination both in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: California, Drinking, Lake Tahoe, Lodge, Museum, Nevada, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sierra Nevada, Traffic, Walking tour

How networking will help you as a digital nomad

November 16, 2021 by Predrag MilicevicLeave a Comment

Given the flexibility and autonomy that comes with being a digital nomad, one should prioritize networking to engage with industry peers and potential clients. Life as a digital nomad Digital nomadism is a concept that is becoming more and more popular nowadays, especially with the whole world having had to adopt either hybrid or fully remote working conditions in recent months. As a digital nomad, you are not restricted to the traditional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Traffic

A Wine Focused Visit to France

November 1, 2021 by Dave3 Comments

One of the most memorable vineyards in all of my travels is the tiny vineyard at the Bordeaux Airport - because whenever I see this vineyard I know I'm within a short drive to some of the most coveted terroir on the planet. And in all my travels around the globe - its not like I've seen very many vineyards planted at airports! The few people on my flight scattered as soon as we landed; I took full advantage of a totally empty airport to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, France, Riviera, Tahiti, Traffic, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Why Arizona Should Be Your Choice For A Motorcycle Road Trip!

September 18, 2021 by Michaella AndersonLeave a Comment

Arizona has long stretches of beautiful highways through amazing landscapes. There are canyons, mesas, and cool ghost towns. As a bonus, it hardly rains there and has an average of 300 sunny days per year. All of this is to say that it is the perfect destination for a motorcycle road trip. Road trips are a great way to see the off the beaten path destinations that make the US such a unique country. And there is no better way to do a road trip … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Arizona, Canyon, Grand Canyon, Mountain Climbing, Road Trip, Spa, Traffic, Wildlife

The Ultimate BMW Driving Experience

August 1, 2021 by Dave9 Comments

Ever wondered what it would be like to sit behind the wheel of a high performance vehicle and try to reach both your limits as a driver and the limits of the car? Idling in traffic on the 110 is certainly no place to test out your character and comfort levels as a driver - and certainly no place for an automobile to fully perform at its engineered capabilities. But we have found a place where you can - the BMW High Performance Center in Thermal, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Art, Desert, Drinking, Los Angeles, Palm Trees, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Walking tour

One of my Favorite Cities, Los Angeles

February 7, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Due to my extensive travels, people often ask me about favorite places around the planet. I love the outdoors so I always rattle off inspiration nature highlights including the Amazon River, various mountains including the Himalayas and the Andes and various deserts. But I also enjoy the activities that big cities bring - and invariably I Los Angeles always comes up in conversation as one of my favorite cities. I always start with LAX, one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Andes, Beach, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Freeways, Germany, Himalayas, Hollywood, Japan, Los Angeles, Museum, Santa Catalina, Santa Monica, Traffic, Venice, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Discovering Bambang

September 30, 2020 by Junfil Olarte1 Comment

The journey began as I and several friends arrived and converged at Manila Airport. Our shuttle van waited to fetch us, ready to set off for Bambang - site of a special gathering for a poetry circle we would be attending. It was, indeed, a tedious long land journey. However, the enjoyable company of my friends and the vibrant view outside the car window somehow comforted me during the ongoing long hours of travel. I noticed ourselves getting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Food and Wine, History, Jet lag, Journey, Philippines, Spain, Traffic

Impressions: Ulanbaatar, Mongolia

August 1, 2020 by Dave6 Comments

I landed in Ulanbaatar in the very early am. My pre-arranged ride was not waiting at airport so I found a taxi who promptly delivered me to my guest house, 20 mins to town w/o traffic. Two story guesthouse. I ended up on the second floor - frustrated because the inside door to the guesthouse was locked and it was 430am. Knocking over and over again resulted in no action from within. I began to prep a rudimentary sleeping arrangement in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beer, Cuba, Food and Wine, Ireland, Korea, Monks, Restaurants, Taxi, Traffic

What Should You Do if Your Car Breaks Down in the Middle of Nowhere?

June 2, 2020 by David AlvarezLeave a Comment

What could be worse than your car breaking down? Your car breaking down in the middle of nowhere. While car owners never expect such an incident, it is best to be prepared for it. There are many reasons why a car could suddenly malfunction and leave you stranded in an unfamiliar location. Fortunately, the situation can be managed no matter what has happened to your vehicle or where you are. Continue reading below to learn about the steps to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Internet, Stay Safe, Technology, Traffic, Travel Insurance

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