Invented in Hawaii in the 1940s, stand-up paddle boarding has become especially popular in the last decade, partly because unlike surfing it can be practiced by a broad range of people of all ages and fitness levels.
But while most people associate this activity with placid seas and lakes, an increasing number are using them to surf - albeit relatively mild surf, no more than one to two feet high.
Most paddle boards are made of fiberglass and are ten to 12 feet long, but there are ot
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The United Arab Emirates - and in particular Dubai - attract more than more than 21 million vacationers per year (quite a few honeymooners among them) - with a rich diversity of sometimes astounding offerings - much of them modern and man-made - and a more liberal atmosphere than in much of the rest of the Middle East (though, for example, women should still take care to dress "modestly," in attire that covers their knees).
Attractions include magnificent skyscrapers like Burj Khalifa (curr
I’m a travel writer. Words are what I do. My stories may not always sing, but I usually can put one word in front of another succinctly enough to craft a quasi-well-written article. But when I heard about the newly opened Planet Word several blocks northeast of the White House in Washington DC, I was so excited, I had no words. But I knew I couldn’t get there fast enough to see all the magical ways in which words – the entire focus of the museum “where language comes to life” – can be employe
The last time I went to Italy, I chose the southern Adriatic Sea port of Bari - capital of Apulia (known as Puglia in Italian), the "heel" of the Italian "boot" - along with two nearby resorts. Why Bari? Frankly, mostly because it's home to the famous Basilica di San Nicola - St. Nicholas - top left), and my name is Nicolae. There also happens to be a direct flight on the low-cost carrier Wizz from Timisoara, in my country Romania.
So in just an hour I was in Bari (pop. 327,000), and for 1.50
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Following up on a recent post I wrote about air turbulence, let me note that pilots who conduct fear-of-flying courses are fond of saying “knowledge is power”. Most insist that if passengers understand how safe flying is, they will not be afraid. It’s not that simple, however. Intellectual understanding does not translate directly into emotional security.
Knowledge that a plane is safe in turbulence does not prevent an automatic emotional reaction. Regardless of what a pers
Kawagoe is a traditional and lively Koedo (“Little Edo”) city just 30 minutes north of Tokyo along the Tobu Tojo Line. Its spring festival, held from late March through early May, is an annual cultural highlight
From the last Saturday in March (this year, March 27) until May 5, the lively, traditional-flavored city of Kawagoe (pop. 353,000), just 30 minutes north of Tokyo’s Ikebukuro Station on the Tobu Tojo Line, celebrates its spring festival.
As the cherry trees outstretch their sakura laden
Once notorious as a "where-the-boys-are" (and often somewhat rowdy) spring-break beach destination, Fort Lauderdale has in recent years expanded beyond its lovely beaches to become a well rounded destination with something for everyone, from budget to luxury travelers. Its attractions include peaceful natural preserves, exquisite botanical gardens, inviting marinas, historical sites, interesting museums, and dynamic cultural venues.
After you’ve spent the day gallivanting around the city, there’s
Albania is one of the most underrated and least touristed corners of Europe, with fantastic history, cuisine, and scenery, and a prime example of that scenery is the Albanian Riviera along its 172-kilometre (107-mile) Ionian Sea coast, a place where the sun stretches across the deep sea 300 days per year; where there are splendid configurations of rocky and isolated small beaches; and the mountains and hillsides are covered in Mediterranean vegetation and dotted with charming villages
My wife Fyllis and I had long dreamed of visiting Costa Rica. We knew its reputation for magnificent landscapes, abundant animal and bird life, and preservation of the magnificent environment. We could have spent hours searching the Internet for flights and hotels, reserving a rental car and taking care of the many other details that are required. But we didn’t.
Instead, we made a single phone call that took care of all of the necessary planning. In addition, we knew that we would be following
In addition to impressive sites and fabulous dining, Hong Kong is a territory full of wonderful experiences, deeply rooted in both traditional and modern culture. Here are nine not to miss:
Attend a Chinese Festival
There are festivals that take place throughout the year. Two of the major ones are Lunar New Year (the next one is around February 1, 2021, the Year of the Ox) and the Mid-Autumn Festival (aka the Lantern Festival or Moon Festival, next held this September 21st. Both are bea
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Once the vaccines take hold and travel opens up fully again, you richly deserve a getaway. And even before that, with the proper precautions it's possible to travel safely. And while the amazing diversity of the United States offers a huge menu of options, here are five regions especially worth your attention that you can enjoy in a long weekend, or of course a full week:
The Gulf Coast
Stretching from South Florida up to Alabama, then across Louisiana, Missisippi, and Texas,
It's no secret that today in a world full of stress and bustle many parents are constantly switching between family, household chores, and work. In this situation, a family trip to England in a hire car will be a real breath of fresh air. It will allow you to prioritize correctly and to truly get closer to your children and family.
A nine-seat minibus rental is perfect for such a trip because you can take your entire family with you, and also not worry about a lot of personal belongings. In turn,
Kayaking is a great sport that has been found to have a variety of health benefits, useful not just to have fun but also to exercise different muscle groups in the body. When kayaking for exercise, it is not a must that you physically apply yourself too much. Although whitewater kayaking is seen as the more physically exertive resulting in more calories burnt, you can also get plenty of benefits by choosing calm waters in a lake or the sea. Here, specifically, are four
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Unfamiliar compared to many than other Latin American cuisines such as Mexican, Peruvian, and Cuban, Chilean cuisine has always been considered one of those that best blend the traditions of the Spaniards and the pre-Columbian people of the Americas, and drawing from the bounty of fertile agricultural lands, highlands, and thousands of kilometres of coastline. Here they call it sazón chilena (Chilean seasoning), and it imbues all of this country's most belo
How would you like to spend a night or more at a hotel once frequented by Clark Gable, Ingrid Berman, Marilyn Monroe and a long list of other Tinseltown luminaries? Or snuggle down under the sheets at a former stagecoach stop along the famous Chisolm Trail which played host to George Custer, the cavalry commander in the Civil and American Indian Wars, and Jesse James, who needs no introduction? If luxury and elegance are your preference, how about the Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington,
Stunning architecture, sea views, and sandy beaches, vivid and passionate culture, superb cuisine — hese are just some of the many reasons why Spain's second-largest city is a wonderful place to live. And to study, as Barcelona is home to some of this country's most prestigious universities. Both traditional and innovative universities along with state-of-the-art campuses welcome thousands of international students every year. Let’s take a look at what allures them:
A Plethora of Study Programs
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You’ll finally have some time to relax and forget about your worries, and you're dreaming of your next trip to an exotic destination. The last thing you want to think about is your budget, but still, we all know that traveling can be expensive. If you’re reading this article, you’re trying to figure out strategies to see the world and enjoy your vacations without spending a fortune. And besides, who doesn’t like saving money? Especially when you can put that money to better use – lik
India's northernmost state is filled with flowers in springtime and snow in the winter, offering visitors in general and honeymooners in particular a raft of amazings sights and experiences, such as skiing in Gulmarg; marveling at breathtaking mountains lakes; trout fishing in Sonmarg; and enchanting cruises on cedar panelled houseboats on the Jhelum River. Amid its myriad landscapes - with lakes, mountains, gardens, deserts, Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim places of worship, and various fas
People who ascend a high mountain ridge in Wyoming are greeted by a collection of rocks carefully laid out in a geometric design. Visitors to southwestern Ohio marvel at the sight of a mammoth earthwork shaped like an undulating snake. A maze of stone walls, chambers and other structures perched on a hill in New Hampshire lives up to its nickname of “America’s Stonehenge.”
If you’re under the impression that archaeology is a dull, mind-numbing subject of interest only to scientists, think again.
I recently found that boating around the Greek islands is the best holiday ever!
When my best friend Julia had the idea to travel through some of Greece's sunsplashed Mediterranean isles on a small sailing yacht with our buddies, I was more excited than I think I've ever been. And for sure it was a the experience of a lifetime that my entire crew will never forget.
We got a recommendation to trust the organization of our holiday to a company called OpenSea Yachting, and our expectation
