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 hotels in the World, wi

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 vying board to board for the national Open Men’s Division title, making it the most closely fought matchup in Costa Rica Surfing Federation history.

“This is the first time that seven people have the same chances of winning the title,” said Costa R

Paradise for the history lovers, India is replete with timeless ruins of erstwhile rulers. For those wishing to witness a huge range of enormous dazzling historical buildings, a Trip to India can be a great option. India’s historical, cultural and religious aspects are truly worth experiencing. A marvel combination of old-age traditions and flexible modern societies, the country boasts many historical destinations. Be sure to visit Delhi Tour, the capital of India is a gateway to ancient history

Mt. Everest Base Camp Trekking

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The Mt. Everest base camp trek is one of the best Himalayan trekking journeys for an adventure holiday in the Nepal Himalaya.  The Mt. Everest base camp trekking is one of the best outstanding destinations for trekkers and it offers the best opportunity to gain the real Himalayan experience. This trek is designed to fulfill the dreams of many people in experiencing the historic route to the base camp of the world\'s highest mountain Mount Everest (He

Located in the middle of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Anggun Boutique Hotel had been a perfect spot for business travelers around the globe to stop by and relax during their business trips a week or two. Uniqueness with its own definition, Anggun provided business travelers with amenities that even the five-stars hotel might missed in offering. Besides the 4-star services provided by the charismatic staffs of Anggun, cozy yet comfortable bedrooms, mouth-watering Asean cuisines served at our ele

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 the Tantrayana sect of Buddhism appeals to me for some reason I cannot fathom. Maybe it is just that it seems unspoiled by outside influences, much like Bhutan itself.

On the longest touring day in our itinerary we dr

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 no pilot’s license. But for thirteen years, he navigated the skies as an airline pilot, much like the character in the 2002 Hollywood blockbuster movie Catch Me If You Can about Frank Abagnale Jr who presented himself as a pilot go gain

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 Vieng and Cap La, A village of about 600 inhabitants. After disembarking the mother boat, tourists will be transferred by rowing boats, tender boats, or doing kayaking to enter Vong Vieng fishing village.

It is a magically calm place, an escape from the hustle of V

Listen to the quickie  Audio PostCard on Packing Tips if images of jumping on your suitcase as your partner quickly snaps the locks shut, or sitting on the thing while you’re doubled over tying the straps, are your version of packing,

My favorite packing tip is this: If you pack it, then you carry, pull or lug it. But we discuss all that and more in the Audio PostCard.

The useful New York Times article on packing  quotes an American Airlines captain as saying he always travels with laundry soap

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.

2012 Gay Vendimia

By Roy Heale

Mendoza is the fourth largest city in Argentina with a population of approximately one million people. It is the acclaimed capital of Agentina's wine industry and famous for the Malbec vintage. Mendoza is nestled in the foothills of the Andes, about 1000 meters above sea level and is also a center for skiing in the nearby mountain peaks during July, August, and September. Attractive streetscapes, the beautiful parks and lakes, and pulsing nightlife are establishing

India, a beautiful land of diversity and spirituality is a feast for all senses. Known for its culture and tradition, the land presents hundreds of attractions to the vacationers. Be it backwaters, houseboats, beaches, monuments, forts, deserts, hills, waterfalls, wildlife destinations, Ayurveda or palaces, India is a treasure trove of natural and man-made wonders. Let's dive a little deeper and know about the top 10 incredible destinations of the country.

Kerala: Often called as the 'God's own

I know what you’re thinking, “I already know this.” The thing is we all do. And yet, most of us don’t heed the wisdom. We work, do, be in action, etc. often until we’re exhausted either physically, mentally or emotionally, or all three. There is always just “one more thing” to do, one more email to answer, one more task to finish. I’m as guilty of it as the next person.

Amazingly enough, if you should ever happen to get sick or injured, you find very quickly that “the world goes on without you.”

There’s much abuzz about Italian beer –it seems that interest in this tasty, budget-friendly beverage is only growing. In fact, more and more people want to make the discovery of Italian beer – both microbrews and commercial brands – a part of their trip to Italy.  In recent years Italian beer culture has been experiencing its own Renaissance and deserves to be acknowledged not only within Italy’s borders, but also by the rest of the world. So next time you find yourself in a bar or restaurant i

The good news is that it feels good to be in Thailand, a place I once lived for some ten years or so, depending on how you count it. The incorrigible wackiness and petty racial nuisance of being a “farang” in a foreign land where such things matter is easily overcome by the gentleness of the culture and handsomeness of its people… where such things matter. What I don’t like is the rainy season, and it’s not getting any better. A couple nights ago I had to drive through a flood with water almost

Mark Twain cut right to the bone when he said that travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness.
Just as importantly, travel has begun seriously to give back to the communities and places it sends its travelers to.

For example, on my recent  round-trip to San Francisco (5,426 miles) my plane and I were responsible for spewing .98 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2). So Carbonfund,org  sold me $11.33 of carbon offsets, equivalent to my travel carbon footprint. They’ll use the money to pl

Rajasthan the greatly desired destination is internationally renowned for being an abode of the most royal and classy tourist attractions. Rajasthan as most of us are aware is the largest state of India and just like its geographical size it houses enormous attractions which allures the tourists and tempts them to visit and re visit this majestic state. Rajasthan has been adorned with almost all of the alluring features that travelers want to explore during his journey. Rajasthan being an abode