Featured Member Blog Posts – August 2012 Archive (50)

Kusmi Iced Tea

Summertime…perfect for luxuriating with some real iced tea! But before you reach for that canister of powder loaded with sugar or grab a supersize cup from a conglomerate chain outlet, I would like to make a recommendation…Kusmi…teas that I found to be extraordinarily fresh and flavorful. I tried out Kusmi’s selection of 12…

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Added by Steve Mirsky on August 31, 2012 at 3:51pm — No Comments

Some of the Wondrous Highlights of India's Kerala

Small yet beautiful, Kerala is a wondrous land in India. Best known for its exotic backwaters, appealing hill stations, arousing beaches, spiritual temples, etc, it is truly blessed with all natural splendors. Being one of the most enchanting tourist destinations of south India, it presents a feast for people of all ages. The best way in which a tourist can explore this stupefying place is by opting Kerala Tours. It will take you to the most captivating destinations of this…

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Added by GoldenTriangleIndia on August 31, 2012 at 12:01pm — 2 Comments

Adventure Rules in Costa Rica's Playa Santa Teresa

In and around Costa Rica’s Playa Santa Teresa, it’s all about the adventure.



To start with, it’s an adventure…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on August 31, 2012 at 9:44am — No Comments

Is GuestComment Poised to Revolutionize Muddled Review Sites?

We hope so.



When New Media Travel spoke to the owners of 40 Putney Road, a Brattelboro, Vermont,  B&B,  we were curious about  how this new brand of innkeepers was using social media to build a loyal client base.

Inn owner Tim Brady said…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on August 29, 2012 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

What Are 'Riggies'? Find Out at the Savoy Restaurant in Rome, New York

Riggies are a local culinary treat in the Rome, New York area.  Rome is located in Oneida County in the heart of New York State where vacationers have been enjoying themselves for more than 100 years. The Savoy is a local favorite but many patrons travel out of their way to savored riggies at the Savoy Restaurant where they have been serving great food for more than…

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Added by Sandra & John Scott on August 29, 2012 at 10:48am — No Comments

The Marwari Circuit of the Shekhawati Region in India's Rajasthan

Geographically, Rajasthan comprises of two distinct regions divided by the Aravalli range running northeast to southwest, emerging from Delhi. Marwar, Jaisalmer and Bikaner are situated in the western parts which are marked by aridity of shifting sand hills, the major portion of the Thar Desert. The other side of the Aravalli range is blessed with dense forests and fertile…

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Added by India Tours on August 28, 2012 at 11:23am — No Comments

Attending Spanish Language School in Mexico's Playa del Carmen

Seniors on the Move: Spanish Language School for the Single Female 
 
When I chose to become single again at age 54, I also chose to live my life to the fullest and decided to…
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Added by maryann virack on August 28, 2012 at 9:23am — 5 Comments

London: Recapturing the Olympics Buzz?

Londoners suffered collective withdrawal symptoms when the Olympic Games ended on August 11 and are now hoping to recapture some of the drama and excitement when the Paralympics  begin  on 29 August. This is a good time to reflect on what the Games achieved and whether this fervour can be replicated.

Feelgood Olympics.

There is general…

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Added by Rita Payne on August 28, 2012 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

The Romance of Old-fashioned Train Travel in Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest

The romance of traveling by train never fades. Trains mean a journey. The feeling of travel while sitting on a train is unique. The scenery flows past in a way not like from an airplane or in a car – especially if you’re the one driving and you can’t sightsee, but also because a train crosses countryside instead of following busy roads.…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on August 27, 2012 at 12:55pm — No Comments

Voluntourism in Vietnam: Ruralkids



CDS Rural Education Development Organization (Vietnam) is looking for interested volunteers who would like to share their time and talents with the staff and students of our school. Volunteers strengthen and enrich educational programs and foster greater cooperation among all the partners in our rural school community.…

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Added by Nguyen Quoc Tuan on August 26, 2012 at 11:26am — 1 Comment

Kapchorwa: The Land & Culture that Produced Uganda’s Second Olympic Gold Medalist, Stephen Kiprotich





Kapchorwa, found in Eastern Uganda at the base of Mt. Elgon, is not endowed with that many nationally recognized natural or historical attractions. But the whole place called…

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Added by Krystal Christine on August 25, 2012 at 9:29am — No Comments

A-Pirating We Go! The Swashbuckling Charms of Charlestown, Cornwall

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Pirate attack imminent on the Cornish coast?

Cornwall has so much to offer that it's difficult to decide where to base yourself when visiting this beautiful South Western County, or rather the Duchy of Cornwall…

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Added by Sarah Harris on August 24, 2012 at 3:01pm — 3 Comments

Finding New Ways To Give Back When We Travel

We used to have a desire to kick back on holiday, but now the desire to give back has moved to the forefront when it comes to booking that dream trip.  Proof that there’s more than one way to join in with the “feel good” factor, the “Travelling Eco-Book Depository” combines the traditional idea of recycling with the ethical mindset of today’s travellers – “reduce, reuse, recycle,” entering the travel sphere.…

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Added by Sam Ward on August 24, 2012 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

There's Something About Malaysia

It's now been more than five years since I returned from my first great voyage, my around the world trip. It often feels like it was much further than that, mostly because of how much my perspective on traveling has changed.

During that trip, I visited 28 countries. Of those 28, I spent more than a month in six. Of those six, none was an unexpected as Malaysia. I knew, beforehand, that I'd spend time in Spain, Italy, Turkey, and…

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Added by Nithin C on August 23, 2012 at 6:39pm — 1 Comment

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Bangkok - Sublime!

Our recent trip to Asia solidly cemented my opinion that South East Asia is still very grateful and anxious to encourage tourism.  Thailand, in particular, really set itself apart from any other place we have traveled to.  Our stays at both the Bangkok Mandarin Oriental, and the Mandarin Oriental Dhara-Devi in Chiang Mai, were superlative.  Having experienced these hotels first-hand, I can see why the Mandarin Oriental chain is consistently voted as having some of the top…

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Added by Deb Thompson on August 23, 2012 at 10:15am — 1 Comment

Competition Intense for Costa Rica National Surfing Finals

This year’s Costa Rica National Surfing Championship Finals promises to be one of the hottest surfing events of the year. For the first time ever, seven of Costa Rica’s top male surfers – all of whom are very close in points so far for the season – are…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on August 23, 2012 at 8:42am — No Comments

The Spiritual Side of Bhutan

This post will cover the two most spiritual things I have ever experienced. I was deeply moved by both of them. Bhutan is a deeply Buddhist country. I have mentioned before that if I ever decided to convert, as if I were disciplined enough to try, it would be in Bhutan. I found that…

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Added by Forrest Walker on August 22, 2012 at 12:20pm — No Comments

Fake Pilot Flew For 13 Years – Without A License

Excerpt from Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet (svd.se).

 

FAKE PILOT SCAM. Did you think a pilot’s license and training are at least some kind of a guarantee for a safe journey?

Think again.

Nobody could guess the dark secret of Swedish pilot Thomas Salme: He had…

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Added by Traveling Erik on August 22, 2012 at 10:36am — No Comments

In Vietnam, Halong Bay's Floating Fishing Village Vong Vieng

As a large and age-old fishing village in Ha Long bay, Vong Vieng attaches great historical and cultural value and has currently attracted lots of tourists.

There are 4 fishing villages in the World Heritage site: Ba Hang, Cua Van, Vong…

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Added by Indochina Sails on August 22, 2012 at 9:02am — No Comments

Carolina Beaches Are the Best in the World

I am a Carolina girl; I was born in Charleston, grew up in Charlotte and went to school at East Carolina, so I know my Carolinas. I also worked on a cruise ship for five years, and what do cruise ships do? They visit beautiful beaches. Yes, the Caribbean has aqua water, and California has dramatic cliff sides, but I can tell you after crossing the globe you can't beat the Carolinas for the ultimate beach experience.

The ultimate beach experience combines…

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Added by Cara Bertoia on August 21, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

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