Chardham Yatra is an auspicious journey that takes you to the land of Gods, Uttarakhand. In late April, when the snow clears off, pilgrims start planning their way to this spiritual journey. Tourists start flocking to the ancient temples known as Chardham, where they believe that all their sins get washed off in the holy rivers of Yamuna at Yamunotri, Ganga at Gangotri, Mandakini at Kedarnath and Alakananda at Badrinath. Hindus believe this yatra to be most auspicious to…

By Shannon Farley

When the coffee mill is roasting in my little town in Costa Rica, you can smell the aroma throughout our hills and valleys. The sweet, pungent fragrance entices you to a steaming cup or two in the morning, and following tradition, another at 3:00 p.m. When I first moved to this small Central American land, I was puzzled by how it seemed the entire country stops at 3:00 pm for its “cafecito”. After nearly 11 years of…

 There are so many places of interest  in Myanmar. Shwedagon is soul of Myanmar. Besides, it is ancient Pagoda, Temple, ancient capital of Myanmar King lie on the bank of Ayeyawaddy and Mountains ranges.  Myanmar Dagon Travel is arranging for Air tickets,Bus tickets, Train Tickets, Boat tickets, Hotel reservation, Group tours,Package tours, FIT, Yangon City tours, guide service and Planning trips.Now it is managing the travel of budget traveler with cheaper prices.

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For most people, Pingyao is far off the radar when planning a trip to China. But this little town packs a big historical punch. It is one of China's most well-preserved ancient towns and for history buffs it is a treasure trove of ancient China. 

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By Shannon Farley

I want to be part of a Blue Zone.

What is a “Blue Zone,” you ask?

It is a place where people live happily and healthily for a very long time.

The term was popularized by author-educator-explorer Dan Buettner in his 2008 book, “The…

We all know Harry and David for their delicious gourmet savories but did you know they're planning to produce their own wine? That’s right, this month the iconic purveyor of vaunted gustatory delights opened their own Oregon winery and now offers seasonal lineups throughout the year.

Partnering with winemaker Linda…

By Shannon Farley

A friend of mine is a consummate travel fanatic. She’s traveled all over the world and knows the ins and outs of internet travel websites like nobody’s business. Nevertheless, she still uses a local travel agent whenever she plans her family’s holidays. Going to Ecuador? She contacts a travel expert in Ecuador. Going to the Baltics? She used an agency specializing in the region. Going to Chile? Same…

Around Hanoi there are many traditional villages. They are the villages where specialized products are made and these traditional works have been preserved by family generations. The products are handicrafts, traditional paintings, wooden furniture, lacquerware, bronze or silk products etc. Bat Trang ceramic village is one of them. 

The 700-year-old Bat Trang…

Don Village has the long-standing fame for elephant hunters and trainers. All Vietnamese children remember their heart a song about the elephants at this village.

Don Village is located northwest of Buon Me Thuot in Krong Na Commune, Buon Don District,…

Cua Lo is famous for good accommodation and very delicious seafood. Not far from Cua Lo are three small islands, called Hon Ngu, Hon Chu, and Hon Mat, which are dazzlingly breath taking. Tourists in Vietnam travel can visit more than 350km to Cua Lo from Hanoi by car or train to escape the heat and noise of the…

Casa Casuarina becomes The Villa by Barton G.

Casa Casuarina, the former Gianni Versace opulent mansion on South Beach, has a new operator: Barton G. Weiss, flamboyant food and event impresario. It is now an event space, restaurant, and boutique hotel, where the Barton G. adorns the flag that hangs outside of Versace’s bedroom on the third…

Sometimes even living in a nation with arguably one of the best cuisines on the planet, I still crave something other than delicous tacos and some of the freshest sea food on the planet. After all, variety is the spice of life.

Table with a view

On Puerto Vallarta's malecón (boardwalk) lies one of the my favorite Italian restaurants in the…

By Shannon Farley

Take a deep breath. Now imagine your lung capacity reduced by one-fifth. Find it a bit harder to breathe? What if that lessens?

Now take your focus out to a global view, and you hav e a clear picture of what is happening in the…