Auld acquaintance, indeed — when it comes to public NYE bashes, there’s pretty much no acquaintance aulder than that of the Scots. With some traditions dating back to the Vikings, Hogmanay (the word's reckoned to come down from, variously, Anglo Saxon, French, Flemish, and the old…

Sometimes the most impressive destinations require a trip to someplace more off the beaten path. Taking a side trip from Napa Valley is a great example.



Iconic in its own right for wineries, stellar culinary scene, and vibrant arts, after spending a week on tastings and soaking in Napa's ambiance, you just might be ready to head north up…

The Riviera Nayarit is a tourist corridor of a little more than 160 kilometers in length which has become one of the top recreational destinations for travelers seeking new experiences and activities which are out of their reach in their homelands. With a tourist offer to suit all budgets, thanks to its incredible landscapes, the…

The north Pacific coast of Guanacaste, Costa Rica is known for its unforgettable beautiful beaches of white, gold, gray, black and even pink sand. Guanacaste beaches are preferred vacation destinations, having the sunniest climate in all of Costa…

Life is a variety of experiences – depth, quality, lived in the details. In a previous post I talked about how I want to be defined by actions, not interests. Here, I want to talk about how those actions are defined not by what they are, but how they are done.



Not long ago…

The honeymoon is a very special and fun vacation time that newly-married couples often spend to come closer and understand each other better with loads of sensual fun. There is a host of honeymoon vacation spots all over the world that honeymooners search and plan to spend and revel in the romantic time to the fullest.

One of the ultimate and most preferred vacation spots for honeymooners is the Maldives nestled along the Indian Ocean. There are lots of…

Christmas in the UK, where I grew up, thrives on tradition. Although conventionally considered a Christian celebration, a British Christmas has roots in ancient pagan festivals, subsequently layered with influences from around the world. In today's cosmopolitan (and largely secular) Britain, December 25th concerns itself as much with the Eastenders…

Imagine my surprise, not long ago, to discover I wanted to write a glowing article for my travel series “Best of London” about a department store!  (Just when did I fall and hit my head, anyways)?  But no, there were no mishaps involved.  If anything, our discovery was what I would term a “happy accident” as we wandered down Piccadilly Street, the atmosphere…

Dining Journeys  (part 1 of 3)

Ron's Swedish grandmother had once said "I live to eat...I don't eat to live." That sounds like our philosophy. This journal recalls our most memorable dining experiences, in loose geographic order (and mostly chronological) , during 30 years of travel outside the…

Book cheap flights to Japan from today to discover wonderful landscapes, seascapes, and interesting things in the land of cherry blossoms. Japan is always an attractive destination with colorful cultures, traditional and modern lifestyle.…

Long been looked upon as North America's most busiest and popular travel destinations, Whistler located in Northern Vancouver is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty and things to do. Resorts scattered there offer many different options that are intended to cater to many different people, and seldom does a customer leave their resort vacation without a feeling of bliss. That blissfulness comes from the beauty of the surrounding landscape and the excellence of the…

Travel can be fun if planned properly. The first that impacts a travel is the choice of destination. It is better to plan a place as per the need and the interest. If it is family vacation, the destination has to be likewise. If it is a solo travel one can plan an adventure filled destination. The tickets must be booked in advance so that it is easily available and is relatively cheaper. Of you are planning for Croatia, there are luxury hotels in Porec that offers a safe and secure…

Himalayan Spirit Adventure is well known and dedicated local trekking and tour agency of Nepal. We did more than 20 years experience for the development of the tourism in Nepal and get proper knowledge in trekking in Annapurna, Everest region and Langtang region and many more trekking destinations all over Nepal. Himalayan Spirit Adventure is registered trekking agency affiliated with Trekking Agency Association of Nepal. And associated with Nepal Association of Tours and Travel Agents…

It has been a long-standing rule that when traveling through Kansas, it is best to do so at night because there is a common thought that there is nothing to see, but I believe I can prove that notion wrong. We had three days, two kids, and a small budget to drive out to one of Kansas’s geographic wonders and back again, finding new places along the way to explore.



The seven-hour drive from Kansas City was always too much to tackle so I had put Monument…