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Matthijs Keij, CEO of Withlocals

October 14, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Withlocals is an experiential travel company that provides a platform for locals to offer private, personalized tours to travelers. Withlocals’ mission is to connect people with cultures by breaking down barriers between travelers and locals worldwide. I recently had an opportunity to get hold of the CEO, Matthijs Keij, to ask him a few questions. Q. Can you briefly tell us about yourself, your background, and your journey to joining … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Bicycle, Cruising, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, Hungary, Interview, Journey, Malaysia, Paris, Peru, Restaurants, Rome, Sri Lanka, Technology, Venice

Visit Lauderdale Wins Top Honors from VISIT FLORIDA

October 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Visit Lauderdale Takes Home Four Flagler Awards, Including Two Coveted Henry's GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 2022) – Visit Lauderdale, the destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), made an impressive showing at the annual Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism, which took place on August 31, 2022. Each year, VISIT FLORIDA hosts the Flagler Awards to honor organizations who show exemplary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Beach, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Fishing, Florida, Hollywood, Lifestyle, New York City, Orlando, Photography, Scuba Diving, Shopping Mall, Trip Planning, Venice

5 atmospheric ancient ruins to visit in Southeast Asia

March 30, 2022 by Richard LaurestaLeave a Comment

In Southeast Asia, spirituality rimes with history. For culture-savvy travellers, this land of long-lost temples in the jungle and crumbling historic cities is, therefore, a must-visit. And from the super touristy to the lesser-known sites, there are plenty of archaeological wonders to fill in your bucket list. So, here come five scenic ancient ruins to discover on your next trip to Southeast Asia. Bagan, Myanmar Bagan is one of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Angkor Wat, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, Bicycle, Burma, Cambodia, Casino, Culture, History, Indonesia, Laos, Mountain Climbing, Rainforest, Romantic, Thailand, Venice

Top Romantic Destinations in Italy for Couples

February 21, 2022 by Vladislav LeshchinskyLeave a Comment

Italy boasts charm beyond belief that has to be witnessed firsthand at least once in a lifetime. And what better way is there to explore a destination other than visiting it with a loved one? Spectacular wherever you look, Italy houses some undoubtedly romantic settings to uncover; thus, here are six of the most romantic destinations for a couple’s trip to Italy. Verona Verona is without a doubt one of the most romantic Italian cities. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Canals, Castle, Drinking, Europe, History, Italy, Mountain Climbing, Romantic, Rome, Spain, Urban Travel, Venice, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Experience Venice Italy Like A Local: Yes, They Exist!

November 18, 2021 by Marina RoeshackLeave a Comment

Venice, Italy is getting something of a bad reputation lately. The most unique and beautiful city in the world is known equally for its maddening crowds as the bridges and canals. Although it is in Italy, the culinary capital of the world, it is known for overpriced and awful food. This is making people wonder if traveling to Venice is going to be a good idea. It’s a travel bucket list item for many, but is it worth it? Traveling to Italy is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canals, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, Italy, Restaurants, Save Money, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Venice, Walking tour

A City on Pretty Waters

February 10, 2021 by Parishka Gupta3 Comments

I travel to settle down the pandemonium's of life raging inside me. These new places, the new people, new tastes greeting my tongue; they intrigue me to a whole new level. I am indeed fascinated and moved by this therapy. And obviously, I am so indefinitely attached to traveling that my heart does not stop hammering against my chest until I put down my story on a piece of paper. So here I have an unprecedented experience of mine in the city which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Europe, Food and Wine, History, Italy, Museum, Restaurants, Seafood, Venice

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

Birdwatching in Lithuania: Witness the Autumnal Migration Phenomenon

November 10, 2020 by Dave2 Comments

With the annual autumnal bird migration gaining momentum, a Lithuanian ornithologist suggests three locations to turn the eyes to the skies and watch millions of different birds wing their way to the South. October 12, 2020, Lithuania. The annual autumnal bird migration, one of the most spectacular phenomena in the natural world, is back. Each fall, millions of birds leave their breeding grounds in the Northern Hemisphere to winter in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, Animal Rescue, Asia, Biosphere, Europe, Museum, National Park, Paradise, Russia, Sand, Venice, Village, Wildlife

What makes Mykonos so popular every year?

August 29, 2020 by Andrew WalkerLeave a Comment

Year after year, Mykonos continues to increase in popularity and receives visitors from different parts of the globe. The small beautiful Island is located in the Cyclades in the South Aegean region of Greece. It has an area of about 85 square kilometers with a 34.1 meters elevation. The small town is a fantasyland containing colorful doorways, whitewashed buildings, narrow streets, and small blue red domed churches. It is a major tourism … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beach, Celebrity, Fishing, Greece, Hollywood, Lifestyle, Paris, Resort, Restaurants, Venice

Top 10 Things You Must do in Venice

May 9, 2020 by Fly and Seek2 Comments

Top 10 things you must do in Venice

Upon exiting the Venice train station travelers are greeted by turquoise canals and a stunning church. This is like a scene from a movie; one cannot have arrived in a more picturesque setting. As you lose yourself in the narrow streets it can be easy to forget the sites and attractions that lay within. In order to help with planning your trip to this storied city, we have picked our top 10 things you must do in Venice. TOP 10 THINGS YOU MUST … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Bridges, Canals, Coffee, Food and Wine, History, Italy, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Romantic, Shopping Mall, Venice, Walking tour

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