Kill the Travel Press Release-Tweet it Instead

So I was sitting at a media lunch when I overheard someone from a Canadian tourism office say to her companion that they were thinking of no longer sending travel media releases out. They were going to tweet them instead.

I was taken aback because just an hour previously, I wrote  this article…

I missed out the traditional Sakura Matsuri Festival from April 30-May 1 at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Held each year at end of Hanami, a month-long celebration from April 2 to May 1 of Japanese cultural tradition of appreciating cherry blossoms in full bloom.…

As I start packing for yet another intercontinental flight, I came to the happy realization that I am now quite good at this. I know not to take more than one pair of shoes, two pairs of jeans, and save the weight and space for a few extra pair of BVDs.

In the last year I have been in five continents and if you want to get technical,  I could claim two sub continents. India is known as a subcontinent, but the Indian people are fond of telling you that they are their own continent. It…

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Next time you’re in Russia’s capital and require an adventure fix without leaving the big city, go for an urban expedition at central Moscow’s …

For many New Yorkers, the classical chant sounds too true in a late August across Manhattan, and residents flee to their summer houses in the cooler latitude of Long Island. But whilst trampling the broad avenues of the Big Apple at the height of midsummer might not seem the obvious recreational choice, there’s no better time of year to enjoy the city glamour and Labor Day sales.…

Tanzania

If you are longing on to experience the real safari experiences in wildlife safari, Tanzania is your destination. You will never such a spectacular sight on the planet. Where else will you find zebras and wildebeests roaming freely around you? You will also enjoy watching daring cheetahs springing from cover to welcome you on this beautiful land. In addition, the roaring of lions can be heard loud on your visit to the Serengeti or Ngorongoro…

A destination that has something for every traveler, Thailand offers an incredible stay and fascinating opportunities to enjoy world-class shopping, island hopping or explore the country’s national parks with the activities that has something different for every visitor that plans a visit to Thailand. Indulge yourself in the massive geographic and cultural diversity of Thailand by opting for Thailand tours. Explore…

Travel to Cambodia – What to see

For decades off limits to all but the most intrepid tourists, today Southeast Asia's Cambodia is a popular destination for all kinds of travellers: from Independent backpackers who roam far off the beaten track to explore the stunning sugar-palm dotted hinterland to luxury tourists who stay in style and see Cambodia's main drawcard of Angkor Wat between massages and exquisite French meals.

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Goa in India, for travel and tourism is a very popular state and one of the most admired tourist destinations of India. Situated on the western region of India, it is a former Portuguese colony with an impressive historical past.…

And The Best AirlineTravel Sites Are?



We’re suspicious when research shows this or that airline, web site or hotel was voted the best, because we know people and statistics don’t tell the truth.



On the other hand, when results jibe with what we know and have researched on our own, we believe.



Then there’s the…

Spain must be Europe’s most exotic country. From passionate flamenco and finger-licking good cuisine, to cutting edge architecture and avand-garde cities, Spain is a fascinating  mix of stirring and often curious traditions, live-for-the-moment hedonism and a willingness to embrace the future with a relentlessly adventurous spirit. Here are the top 10 places a good time is almost guaranteed.

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Now through May 15 – UCSD is offering The Campus Guide Architectural Tour in celebration of UC San Diego’s 50th Anniversary. These special edition tours featuring inspired…