Nestled within South Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains sits Hotel Domestique, a charming boutique property owned by legendary 17-time Tour de France cyclist George Hincapie on nearly 30 acres of grounds and vineyards. It’s no wonder this inti...via JustLuxe.com (c) JustLuxe: LuxuryTravel News - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
There is no area better known as a bastion of English refinement, countryside sophistication and village charm than the unfolding hills or ‘wolds’ of the Cotswolds. This picture-book part of England has long been a place to retreat for lazy half-terms and blissed-out weekends. But behind the sleepy villages, bucolic teashops, and Thelwell style farms, The post A Wild Weekend in the Cotswolds appeared first on (c) The Travel Hack - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
This entry was originally post by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on October 11, 2015 Just like any other type of rewards program, frequent flyer miles are what you make of them. Many people hoard their points in order to purchase flights, and we’re big proponents of that. After all, getting to fly more often means getting to travel more often, and that means opening yourself up to all the unique experiences and lessons that travel ... (c) Leave Your Daily Hell - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Facebook.com/NewYorkHayride Ready for evil clowns, an immersive insane asylum, and chainsaw maniacs? With October comes Halloween, and with Halloween comes the inevitable barrage of haunted houses, costume parties, and — of course — haunted hayrides. Here are some of our favorites… 1. Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride (Glen Mills, Pennsylvania) Now in its 25th year at Arasapha Farm, the Haunted Hayride at the Bates Motel is a horror-packed 25-minute trip through the woods. Just outside of Philadelphia, this nationally acclaimed hayride has earned a reputation for its elaborate sets and frightening encounters. The hayride brings riders... (c) Shermans Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Earlier this summer, I travelled to Canada, whipping through the west from Vancouver to Williams Lake, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg, all in search of unusual journeys and festivals to tell you about. Along the way, aside the in depth stories, I noticed plenty more. So, just for fun, here are 33 things travel to Canada taught me. Back with the rest on the Canada page soon enough. Enjoy! 33 Things Travel... (c) Inside the Travel Lab - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Categories: Best OfTravelingBody: When we were visiting Stratford, Ontario earlier this month, we had a slew of plays and musicals to choose from. For, as you know, Stratford is a theatre town, and why visit without seeing the shows? As we discovered, Stratford is also an art town, a foodie town, and a deeply cultural ... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
All of us have strange habits, quirks that make us unique and I’d like to think interesting. This naturally translates to the travel experience and so, in another effort to share more of who I am, I thought I’d share some of what I think are quirky travel habits. I’m not saying that I’m alone in these eccentricities, but they are how I travel ... (c) LandLopers - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Earlier today Air Seychelles received their sixth Twin Otter, a DHC6 – 400 type with a state of the art avionics suite and improved features helping to save fuel. read more (c) eTurboNews (eTN) - Original and unique global international news with a focus on travel and tourism - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
New snow in the Fisher Chimneys made it prudent to wear our crampons all the way down to the talus field below the Chimneys. (c) RMI Expeditions - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
As we’ve readied the Ocean Endeavour for its upcoming sailings, our Operations team members have put a great deal of work into purchasing, testing, and stocking everything you’ll need to participate in a variety of exciting Adventure Options throughout your guided Antarctic cruise. (c) Quark Expeditions® Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Bipin Sharma Bhatta and Sangita Bazagai on their wedding day Nepalese Weddings I’ve never been to an actual Nepalese wedding. I’ve come across a few, tentatively. Usually by accident on a Saturday when out for a walk. The most common sight is a tent, lots of ladies in colorful sarees and gents in suits. But as an outsider with a camera I never felt it appropriate to just self-invite (wedding crash) and venture in. A few weeks ago my good friend Amir and... (c) The Longest Way Home | Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Yesterday we had our weekly #AdvTravelChat on Twitter where we discussed weekend adventures. It was one of the most popular sessions to date, many thanks for joining our community! We love hearing your stories, swapping tips with you and gushing at your amazing photos from around the world. Special thanks to our cohost @trover for making it such a fun, inspiring and engaging chat! Don’t forget that they are giving away $1500 in their travel photo sweepstake – here are the contest details. For those who missed it... (c) Wild Junket - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
This article is sponsored by Abbott as part of their LIFE. TO THE FULLEST. mission. This story, thoughts and opinions are our own. Before Dave and I took our first 5-week vacation to Thailand that changed our lives forever, we never travelled. We rarely even got out of our home town of Toronto for a weekend getaway. Our lives were spent working long hours just to get by, and weekends were ... (c) The Planet D: Canada's Adventure Couple - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Army veteran Ray Knell gallops through Pelican Valley as the sun sets over Yellowstone National Park; Photography by Michael Ciaglo Rain and cold were our companions as we rode our horses and mules north along the eastern edge of Yellowstone Lake, North America’s largest lake above 7,000 feet. Muddy trails made travel... (c) Beyond the Edge - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
If you follow this blog with any regularity, you probably already know that 2015 has been a tough year for mountaineering expeditions. Climbers have found little success on the big 8000 meter peaks in particular, as poor weather has been a common problem all year long. Additionally, the Nepali earthquake this past spring shutdown climbing operations across the Himalaya, forcing most teams to go... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links (c) The Adventure Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
While you might think of Cancun as party central for spring breakers, it can just as easily be a slice of serenity. Located on the south-east coast of Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun offers warm weather year-round, white powdery sand beaches, turquoise crystal waters and a reasonable fight time from just about anywhere in the US. All these factors make it a great place for a long weekend of relaxation and rejuvenation. Follow this ... (c) - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
One of the best organized events, Women’s Week returns to Provincetown October 12 through the 18th. There is no festival that celebrates women like Women’s Week. Come to Provincetown to see some the of the best women performers and comedians, the schedule is packed. The list of entertainers includes Suzanne Westenhoefer, Jennie McNulty, Vickie Shaw, Kate Clinton and Suede in concert. Check ... (c) Purple Roofs Gay Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
It started as a dream… a wish. A wish for a community of like minded RVers who are choosing a nomadic life and not waiting for the promise of traditional retirement. A network of peers where we can share experiences, navigate the tricky parts of this lifestyle together, and strengthen our combined voices. Announcing Xscapers at the Escapade in March with Escapees founder Kay Peterson, her grandson Travis, and his wife Melanie. Of course community on the road happens on its own... (c) Technomadia - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Sydney Harbor offers a lot of boat tours but the best way to get great views of the city is by taking the local Harbour City Ferries. There are over 30 stops (you can plan your trip here) but don’t forget to look back, especially if you’re leaving from Circular (c) foXnoMad - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
image: Shutterstock.com Every traveller should do a USA road trip at least once in their life. The US is the absolute best country for road tripping. It’s big but very drivable and the roads are excellent. There is such a huge amount of diversity in this massive country. Each state feels very different from the next, both in landscape and in culture. After road-tripping in the US for... (c) y Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
If you have trouble viewing this video click here:  http://youtu.be/gAeAX9IQPsQ Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to visit my share of festivals. However, I’ve yet to attend one that is purely focused on one particular food item. That all changed while visiting the town of Chiavenna, Italy. We happened to be in town during Dì de la Bresaola... (c) Nomadic Samuel | Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
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The Deserted Village of Slievemore on Achill Island, Ireland Camera NIKON D300S ISO 250 Focal Length 150mm Aperture f/5.6 Exposure Time 1/1000 The village of Slievemore sits at the base of Mount Slievemore, the highest point on Achill Island. While people lived here into the 20th century, it was largely abandoned because of the Irish Famine in the mid 19th century. (c) Everything Everywhere Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Once again, it is Thanksgiving here in Canada. Or Turkey Day as some of as call it. Along with eating ham and turkey and stuffing and then more stuffing and pie, comes the opportunity to reflect on what you are thankful for in your life. As we sat around the ... (c) Backpack with Brock - Read entire story here. … [Read more]