This article was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on October 6, 2015 Traveling through Europe is a great way to experience not only some of the world’s best food, art, and culture, but also some of its best architecture. Architecture in Europe seamlessly blends the ancient with the modern to create a landscape that honors history, while also being innovative and forward-thinking. Though nearly every European city offers up an array of beautiful museums and storied cathedrals, there are a few with magnificent architecture that set them above the rest. Valencia, Spain Popular for its sunny beaches along… [Read More]
Yes, You Can Have an Affordable Weekend in Oslo
Oslo From a Ferry/Shelley Seale Norway is one of the most beautiful countries in Scandinavia, but it’s also one of the most expensive to visit. Spending a weekend in the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Oslo can be thrilling, but it can bust your travel budget. Here are some savvy ways to trim down your expenses… [Read More]
Bad Ischl: Decadence and Despair in the Austrian Mountains
In Flanders Fields, the poppies grow but here in this meadow, blood and honeysuckle flows.Arriving in Bad Ischl I arrived in Bad Ischl hot and euphoric. Splattered in mud and a sweet salty “glow,†I’d just completed day three of a six day cycle across the Salzkammergut in Austria as part of my #30ActiveDays challenge. Cafes spilled their frill and finesse onto the… [Read More]
When Making Decisions is Tough
1Dad1Kid.com Like with anything in life, long-term travel has its own set of stressors and challenging moments. It can be really hard making decisions that seem so easy for others. My first step for dealing with tough choices is to apply the regrets test—Will we regret it if we do/don’t . . . If the answer is yes, that makes the decision much easier. Fortunately, most decisions can be easily made after this test. But, occasionally, the potential outcome is much harder. When we were in Ecuador, I was offered a… [Read More]
Visiting the National Aviary
Categories: Best OfTravelingBody: When I was in primary school, somewhere around first or second grade, our class went to The National Aviary in Pittsburgh. Field trips were something to be desired as a child and now, as a grown-up, I yearn to take my husband to all the places that were special to me… [Read More]
Skift Acquires Gadling Travel From AOL
Filed under: Business, Talking Travel The Skift team — now the Gadling team, too — in Iceland this May. It’s been quiet here for a while, but that’s about to change. I’m happy to announce that Gadling is becoming part of the Skift family. You may have read about us in this Gadling interview when we launched nearly two years ago. Since then, Skift has become the largest travel industry news and information site in the world. Over the short two years of our existence, our brand has become the lingo in travel. As AOL has decided to focus on … [Read More]
US State Department Issues Thailand Travel Alert
The US Department of State issued a Travel Alert for Thailand yesterday, urging citizens to avoid nonessential travel to Thailand in light of this week’s coup. According to The Guardian, the Royal Thai Army has imposed a nightly curfew and tourists are being confined to their hotels at night….Read Full Post [Read More]
Getting to Know Glasgow, Scotland
Greetings, Today I’d like to talk about getting to know Glasgow, Scotland. There are plenty of different tours in Glasgow and the ones that I experienced are the Glasgow Style City Walking Tour and the Glasgow City Music Tour. I didn’t spend a long time in Glasgow, only two nights but I had a good time,  sawof the sights, enjoyed some great food and have the pleasure of exchanging pleasantries with quite a few characters. Glasgow… [Read More]
Photo of the Week: Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara
Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara, Turkey This week’s travel photo captures the impact and legacy of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey. The mausoleum is one of the top attractions in Ankara, along with the Ankara Citadel and Kocatepe Mosque. The magnitude of Ataturk’s legacy is undeniable when you first approach the memorial and … [Read More]
10 Things to Do at the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a World Heritage Site. This geological wonder is one mile deep, 18 miles wide, and 277 river miles long. Some visitors to the Grand Canyon only spend a few hours there, driving into the park, peering down into the big hole in the ground in front of them, and then going on their way. But there is so much more to see and so many things to do at the Grand Canyon you can easily spend a few days there if not even… [Read More]
My Favorite FriFotos Photos: Thanks For the Memories!
After five years of sharing photos for the weekly photo sharing event #FriFotos, it is with a certain amount of sadness that I prepare this, the last FriFotos post. A few weeks ago the organizers announced that they were discontinuing this Twitter tradition, a tradition whose weekly theme inspired me every week for five years to create a new and unique photo series. I will continue … [Read More]
Best beaches in Latin America
Escaping from the coming winter is getting more and more enticing as the temperatures start to plummet and winter arrives. Where should you head for some winter sun in Latin America? With so many options, we have mapped out a list of the most beautiful beaches to help you make up your mind this winter. Mexico Cancun: such a touristic place if you’re looking for great holidays with your family, and the crystal white beaches won’t let you down – enjoy the white sand and clear water of Cancun. Playa del Carmen: one of the most glamorous parts of the … [Read More]
Tourism through culture is embraced by the world
The recent UNWTO and UNESCO Meeting of Tourism and Culture Ministers in Cambodia was seen as the final call for every serious country to embrace this approach of consolidating tourism using culture an read more [Read More]
(At Least) 5 Reasons Why Albuquerque Is America’s Coolest City for Geek Travelers
Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook. New Mexico in general and the area around Albuquerque, in particular, have been a haven for geeky travelers long before Heisenberg ever “graduated” from high school chemistry to hardcore “cooking”. If you’re a nerd through-and-through — someone who appreciates a good nuclear museum or the physics behind hot air ballooning, ABQ (as it’s known to locals) should be at the top of your bucket list. Here are just five reasons why … #1: Hot Air Ballooning You probably already know… [Read More]
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Yes, because we really are RETIRED and have gone exploring the real world! Take care! Enjoy life – we do! <3 Cheers my dears <3 PS. Will we write something later? Well, you  never know! We still own the domain and might feel like writing something important about something… for now, we have well earned [Read More]
The World’s Most Majestic Road Trip
(c) Leave Your Daily Hell – Read entire story here. [Read More]
Easy Southern Escapes: Mobile, Alabama
Downtown Mobile/Tad Denson, MyShotz Mobile, Alabama was established in 1702 as the first capital of colonial French Louisiana. The city, only two hours and 20 minutes east of New Orleans, has much in common with The Big Easy — but also boasts a unique heritage of their own. Along with their French connection and the same explorer-founders, both Mobile and New Orleans are port cities with a similar military and maritime history, late-night drinking establishments, and a long and proud Mardi Gras history. But the delta, the bay, and the proximity to the Gulf of Mexico have as … [Read More]
Talking to Professional Clowns in Canada
A Little Secret Can I let you in on a secret? I’m a little scared of clowns. Don’t ask me to explain the whys, wherefores and what-have-yous. There’s just something about them that leaves me uneasy. So, too, with street performers, (many of whom are, of course, clowns.) From the ones that grab your hand and don’t let go to those others who call out names while you’re not looking, it’s all one big gag reel with yours truly at the … [Read More]
Florida Culture for the Week of October 12, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Categories: Best OfTravelingBody: Florida Culture for the Week of October 12, 2015 by Josh Garrick FINAL WEEK – to Oct 18 –‘Into the Woods’ with CFCArts Theater Group Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts) is a gift to our community, and that ‘gift’ was recently acknowledged with a large donation to support CFCArts’ theatre program. Their season has begun with Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods through October 18. This Broadway hit and recent movie appeals to audiences of all ages. Now in its final week, visit cfcarts…. [Read More]
Seasonal Showdown: Banff National Park in Winter or Summer?
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to briefly drive through a favorite region of mine, Banff and Lake Louise in Alberta Canada. The only other time I had been there was a couple of years ago in the middle of winter. My snowy experience in this famed winter destination was fun and well worth the adventure of traveling out there, but I was curious what the summer version of this beautiful part of the world would be like. While my experiences were very different, I learned that the answer to this question is truly a matter … [Read More]
7 Stunning Places To Visit In Japan
Nikk? T?sh?-g? Nikko Tosho-gu is a beautiful shrine, tucked away within a luscious, green forest. The shrine is the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was the founder of an important family that ruled Japan for 250 years. Upon his death, he was made into a deity by the Shinto faith, and this lavishly decorated shrine is packed full of intricate carvings and paintings. Come and feel at peace, in this stunning part of Nikko, which is even beautiful on a rainy day. Meigetsu-in A gorgeous temple to visit… [Read More]
Air Malta on track to regaining profitability
Air Malta’s results for the first half of the current financial year show the airline is on track to regaining profitability, with the company projecting a loss of just €4 million by March 2016. read more [Read More]
Three Charming Days in Calgary
After seven days and nearly 1,000 kilometers on the highways of Alberta, anywhere in Calgary would’ve felt like home. Thankfully, Travel Alberta was kind enough to arrange for Stephanie and I to stay at Hotel Arts, a boutique property in the heart of downtown, whose avant-garde interior stylings—one of the lamps at Yellow Door Bistro, the on-site restaurant, boasts a life-size plastic… [Read More]
10 Things You Should Never Do to Catch a Plane
Flickr/David Kernan By Sid Lipsey for Yahoo! Travel Few things are more self-defeating than taking extreme measures to catch a flight. An Italian man learned that lesson the hard way. According to the Daily Mail and the Italian newspaper La Stampa, a 46-year-old passenger was running late for his Alitalia flight from Turin to Rome. So he did what any harried passenger… [Read More]
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