“I ate 20 bananas today.†My friend Shane Robinson made this proclamation as we were sitting at his dining room table, packing our gear for an adventurous hike we were undertaking the next day. I had questioned his choice of food for the hike, which as far as I could tell consisted of a bag of apricots and a bag of... (c) Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Bauhaus – ‘house of construction’ “Let us strive for, conceive and create the new building of the future that will unite every discipline, architecture and sculpture and painting, and which will one day rise heavenwards from the million hands of craftsmen as a clear symbol of a new belief to come.”- Walter Gropius Tucked away alongside the Landwehrkanal in Tiergarten, South West Berlin, lies the Bauhaus Archive Museum of Design, an archive that studies ... (c) The Culture Map - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
National Geographic’s Andrew Coleman (on Instagram @andywcoleman) recently traveled to Borneo to explore one of the oldest rain forests in the world. Hoping to spy an orangutan in its natural habitat, Andrew was quickly blown away by the biodiversity he encountered on this unique island, the planet’s third largest, in Maritime Southeast Asia. Here are some of the high points of his trip, in his ... (c) Intelligent Travel - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Click on above photo to view it in large format: Preseren Square in Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, features the Triple Bridge and the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation (Visited 93 times, 93 visits today)The post PHOTO: Preseren Square in Ljubljana, Slovenia appeared first on Hole In The Donut Cultural Travel. (c) Hole In The Donut Cultural Travel - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Fancy living on the edge? From Cape View Clifton in South Africa – a new addition to our collection – to cliffside stays in California, Croatia and beyond, these precariously perched hotels are the places to literally live the high life. VILLA DUBROVNIK From it’s jaw-dropping cliff’s edge locale – see... (c) Smith Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Home to some of fashion’s most over-the-top flagship boutiques, Paris’ Champs-Élysées and Golden Triangle district is also one of the city’s most-touristed neighborhoods. In this setting, two newly-renovated luxury hotel...via JustLuxe.com (c) JustLuxe: LuxuryTravel News - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
For our last stop in the South of France we made our way through the narrow roads east of Avignon, climbing higher and higher until we came across a fairy tale-like village, Crillon le Brave. Hotel Crillon-le-brave is situated high above town with eight buildings providing breathtaking views of vineyards and olive groves. We (c) The Travel Hack - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
The Blue Door in Palm Springs, California The Blue Door, is a beautiful 3-bedroom and 3-bathroom villa located in Palm Springs, California, which accommodates 6 people. On this occasion, I travelled with my husband, his daughter and my friend Trudi – making this the perfect-sized holiday home for us. We stayed for 5 nights. Booking process We booked the property via a vacation rental website, and it was done in minutes. We had excellent communication with... (c) Mrs. O Around the World - a luxury travel blog by Ana Silva O'Reilly - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Every four years, Rugby Union’s elite come together to decide the destiny of the famous Webb Ellis trophy at the Rugby World Cup. The 2015 edition takes place in the United Kingdom this fall, marking the perfect opportunity for fans to catch several games in person. For those mulling over a trip, herein we’ve highlighted key clashes, and matched them up with winning hotels nearby. (c) Passport Luxury Travel Blog | Kiwi Collection - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
The best things in life are free—the best things in travel are priceless. Having a local connection, for example, allows you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience you’ll never forget. Traveling around the world the past several years, I’ve been lucky enough to make many such connections. Sam in Indonesia walked me inside a volcano that spews blue fire in the middle of the night. Helene in ... (c) Leave Your Daily Hell - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Flickr/lunchtimemama Ready for Thanksgiving? The holiday is a time to give thanks and spend quality time with family and friends — but it happens to be one of the most hectic and busy travel periods, too. But fear not. From delays to packing, here’s how to survive Thanksgiving. Getting Through Security There are tons of ways to get to your gate more quickly, including: downloading a mobile boarding pass, searching for less central (and therefore often less crowded) security checkpoints, or even upgrading your ticket to access ... (c) Shermans Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Close Your Eyes and Think of Latvia If I asked you, without pause for a heartbeat, what first comes to mind when you think of travel to Latvia, I wonder what I’d hear. Would you feel the salt lick of spray from the ocean, feet squeezing soft sand beneath them? Would you see willows at sunset and aristocratic stone houses, rich plum satin curtains gathered up in gold threads? Or would you be walking through vineyards, chatting with bright blue eyes and splashing liquid through glass ... (c) Inside the Travel Lab - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Categories: Best OfTravelingImage: Although musicals are performed across the United States, London provides a unique opportunity to see a vast number of musicals in one city. During my time studying abroad in London, I saw four musicals and one play. I never thought I would like musicals, but the performances were remarkable. I’ve put together some information about the musicals I saw and information on finding current musicals. You have the opportunity to enjoy ... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Last week I traveled around London and Scotland as part of a larger project, a type of effort that I haven’t done before. Working with UK Trade & Investment, I was asked to help them research and share the history and culture of iconic British gin. I’ve always said that food and drinks are a huge part of the travel experience, as is learning about how they’ve impacted the culture of their respective countries. Great Britain has many culinary traditions that have made the global rounds and gin is right there at the top. Before my... (c) LandLopers - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Bothies often aren’t well-known throughout the UK, even though they are kept in good order by the Mountain Bothies Association (MBA), and they are fairly common. If you’re wondering what a mountain bothy is, it’s a stone house, which is almost completely empty – there is usually no electricity, resources, or facilities, but it provides shelter from the elements; think of it as a stone tent, for all intents and purposes. Some come with some useful extras, but don’t go ... (c) E Travel Blog | Today Travel News & Trip Ideas - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) was most honored to dedicate an IIPT International Peace Park at the University Gardens of Medellin University as a living legacy of the 21 read more (c) eTurboNews (eTN) - Original and unique global international news with a focus on travel and tourism - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
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You know what my least favorite part of traveling is? Flying. It’s no secret that I hate flying. These days, flying has has become more of a nuisance than a luxury. As airlines continue to cut cost, the quality of in-flight service and comfort level are deteriorating. While it’s easy to find cheap flights these days, it’s harder than ever to find comfortable and pain-free flights. But if you love traveling as much as I do, you’ll have to face the fact that flying is an inevitable part of the journey. As a frequent flyer... (c) Wild Junket - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
“Don’t worry about your rudders, just get in the water.” Our guide Tress, from Sea North tours was worried we wouldn’t have enough time kayaking with Beluga Whales in Churchill, Manitoba. I’m glad he rushed us, because this is an adventure you don’t want to miss! Kayaking with Beluga Whales We arrived late and had a short window before we had to fly back to Winnipeg, so our group, quickly adjusted our foot pegs, frantically pulled the skirt over our cockpits and instantly paddled out to the bay to see what if we... (c) The Planet D: Canada's Adventure Couple - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Looking down on the Colorado River from above Deer Creek Falls; Photograph by Danny Schmidt The moment I caught my first a glance of Hance, I regretted my decision to scout it. What I saw from that rocky promontory under the merciless June sun was less a rapid than a gnashing, boat-eating monster. Boulders lined the mouth of the rapid and littered its left side. Everywhere below was churning, chaotic whitewater. A thick black basalt dike wedged itself into the cliff above, casting a sinister air to the scene. Something about the water seemed to ... (c) Beyond the Edge - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Jimmy Chin has been a North Face sponsored athlete for years, and in this video produced by the gear company we get a chance to learn a bit more about what makes him tick. As one of the premiere adventure photographers in the world, he spends much of his time on the road, as he is constantly in demand. But Jimmy loves to climb and ski, and thats where he finds his greatest happiness. Here, we see... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (c) The Adventure Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Ever wondered how some travel bloggers seem to have the ability to uncover incredible hidden-gem experiences in any destination? We chatted with a few adventurous traveler bloggers to find out how to travel off the beaten path in any city. Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon (JetSetSarah.com) is a... (c) - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
I have to apologize. We were so busy during our last few days in New Zealand, that I simply did not have time to write without feeling rushed; therefore, I am writing about Wellington after I am back on United States soil. Nevertheless, Wellington is still very much in my mind. What a lovely city. We were fortunate that the weather continued to be in our favor. We had arrived in Wellington at night, so we were very happy to wake up to a beautiful sunny day for our tour of the city. Aaron had arranged... (c) Purple Roofs Gay Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Is there a certain place in the world that calls you? You’re not sure why but the intense desire or fascination won’t leave you and you just HAVE to book that plane ticket. Maybe there’s a place when the moment you landed just knew you had arrived home. I like to call those places my Soul Homes. I believe you can have more than one, but often one speaks to you louder than all the others. I had a fascinating conversation about this recently on my webinar... (c) y Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]