Are you bored of lounging on sun-beds or bruising your bum on the slopes? Do you want a break that can give you a genuine sense of well-being and achievement? An active break in Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park can tick all these boxes.
Nestled in the rugged and handsome heart of the Scottish Highlands. Wild and untamed in its majority, the setting invokes a passion in you from the moment you step off the plane at the bijou Inverness Airport. The cool clear mountainous air brushes yo
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por Jorge Mira
El miedo a volar se encuentra recogido en la última edición del “Manual diagnóstico y estadístico de los trastornos mentales” de la Asociación Americana de Psiquiatría como una fobia específica de tipo situacional. Los criterios principales para diagnosticarla son:
- Miedo excesivo o irracional, reconocido como tal por quien lo sufre, ante estímulos relacionados con el hecho de volar.
- Aparición de una respuesta inmediata de fuerte ansiedad ante la exposición a “volar”.
- Evitar e
by Bert Woodson
As a recent transplant to the Osa Peninsula (six weeks) I am amazed every day by the unspoiled, pristine, and remote beauty I am surrounded with. Every day is an adventure. I moved here after 2½ years as the proprietor of the Bella Vista Lodge just outside of Dominical. I had heard from my guests about the Osa. Without fail, they loved it. I never had the time to get away and experience it for myself. Running a small resort is all-consuming and leaves little time to get away.
I'm always on the look out for great hidden jazz haunts in New York City, particularly Harlem. I've been keeping tabs on this scene and taking small and large groups of visitors on immersion tours there since 1997. At that time, I started maintaining a new website at www.bigapplejazz.com, where I attempt to list all the clubs, restaurants and theaters in the greater New York City area where jazz (and blues) is regularly found.
Since my bias in life has always been toward the underdog, I favor
Flashlights bobbing in the night as we gingerly picked our way through the bush, all 15 of us switched off at the command of our guide Peter, leaving his the sole illumination, hopping and skipping over the remote, seaweed-strewn beach.
Suddenly there it was, head bobbing up and down, long beak darting in and out of the sand, single-mindedly nibbling on spiders, berries, and crustaceans: the elusive New Zealand kiwi. We waddled in muted tandem behind Peter as he inched us to wi
Though I’m (quite obviously) not Estonian, I must admit to a lump in the throat on a cool, overcast morning as the gargantuan green-and-orange Tallink ferry pulled into this tiny Baltic country’s capital after a two-hour sea crossing from Helsinki.
It was July 2009, and I was embarking on my introduction to the shiny new Tallinn, 17 years after my last visit and 27 years after my first — as a student studying Russian in Leningrad, then as a travel writer visiting shortly after Estonia‘s indepen
Costa Rica is known for its rainforests, beaches, nature and biodiversity. True, indeed.
But do you know that Costa Rica is the most innovative country in Latin America? Or that the Central American nation has celebrated well over a half-century of peace with no military forces? Or that it is home to a highly-educated society with thriving export and technology industries, and fast-growing foreign investment?
Costa Rica’s newly launched country brand, “Essential Costa Rica” (Esencial Costa Rica),
The small fishing town of Tarifa in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia has about 17,000 inhabitants, is located in the farthest southern corner of Europe and acts a as a balcony overlooking Africa, situated only 14 kilometers away. Tarifa welcomes about 100,000 visitors in the summer, who are attracted by its magnificent beaches of fine white sand and its many possibilities for leisure and adventure. The township has 35 kilometers of coastline, an extension that makes it possible to enjoy the sun
Here are some important info about Nepal, for those planning to visit this incredible country. Let me know your comments.
When to Go?
Oct – Dec = good weather, sunny warm days, cool evenings -- peak tourist season. Jan – Feb = sunny, but cool, off season so you can get good deals. Mar – May = good weather, tourist season, but not as busy as Fall. Jun – Sep = rainy, and July & Aug. Monsoon. Not the best time to come. (End of Sep. is starting to get nice.)
Visas, Customs, and Transportation
If you ar
The header at Hotelmarketing was pretty blunt: social media travel sites are screaming for attention-but users and suppliers are not impressed.
According to the latest PhoCusWright data, social media in general generates so little traffic to travel websites it makes anyone wonder if there really is a need for "dedicated social media sites for travel."
In an earlier post at New Media Travel, we argued that travel marketers were in fact wasting their time on Facebook and Twitter.
Now this rec
por Cristóbal Ramírez
Es la ciudad fashion y con estilo. En esto no hay duda. Roma es la capital oficial de Italia, pero es en Milán donde se tejen las relaciones contractuales y comerciales que elevan el PIB del país. Milán es la urbe de los negocios y de la moda. Y si no, cuando esté en pleno bullicio y se disponga a recorrer su centro, intente contar las tiendas de lujo. Perderá la cuenta. Dolce & Gabanna, Dior, Chanel, Kenzo, Ferragamo, Versace, Valentino…
Y eso se nota en sus habitantes,
World Rhino Day is just around the corner, a global raft of activities planned for 22 September - their aim to generate greater awareness of the mammals plight.
Susie Offord, Deputy Director of Save The Rhino International, comments “The world has already lost 95% of its rhinos, and the remaining few are being threatened with extinction within the next 10 years due to escalating poaching and loss of habitat.”
Acacia Africa is already a proud sponsor of Save The Rhino International and the tour o
by Shannon Farley
Costa Rica is known for its adventures. One that draws adventure enthusiasts from all over the world is scuba diving in Costa Rica’s warm and beautiful waters.
The “Rich Coast” in Central America offers under-the-sea adventures ranging from impressive coral reefs to vast schools of fish and other marine life to shipwrecks. With two coastlines, the Pacific and the Caribbean, Costa Rica presents scuba divers with a myriad of fascinating dive sites. Warm, tropical waters off Costa R
Lantau Island is a world away from busy Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Located where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea, it´s largely forested, with the few high-rise buildings located along the coast. It is home to Hong Kong International Airport, Disneyland, a 25-minute scenic cable car ride, Po Lin Monastery, the giant brass Tian Tan Buddha, and Tai O fishing village. Guests at the SkyCity Marriott can explore the island on their own or to get the maximum benefit book a tour
It's autumn again in the northern hemisphere, and in a few key regions of a few key countries that means apples and cider, both “hard” (mildly alcoholic) and not. While pomaceous potions are brewed — in versions sweet, dry, and downright tart — in countries as varied as Argentina, Russia, and South Africa, in certain fetching parts of Europe and North America, cidre, sidra, and Apfelwein are an integral part of the life and culture. Any one of them would make a juicy getaway ind
Turistas de todo el mundo saturan India durante todo el año debido al gran tamaño y fascinante diversidad del país. India es tan vasto como para satisfacer el gusto de todo tipo de viajeros. Aunque la demanda de viajes a la India existe durante todo el año , a partir de la temporada de invierno que comprende desde inicios de Octubre y que dura hasta febrero es consideradacomo el mejor momento para pasar unas vacaciones en este país. Los inviernos también anuncian el inicio de la temporada alta d
Being a native of America’s favorite city of San Francisco, we are blessed with world class restaurants, museums, theatre, winning sports teams, a tolerant city, in a mild climate where outdoor activities are possible year long.
In the summer of 2013, I was able to witness the grand dame of yacht racing, the America’s Cup. San Francisco played host to some of the most skilled sailors and yachtsmen in the world. A sailing regatta like no other in a world class city, like no other. From July 7 to S
Written by Ellie
Having spent some time travelling in Thailand, I’m eager to visit more of south-east Asia, and visiting Vietnam is next on my list!
After researching the country and jealously listening to recommendations given by other travellers, I’ve come up with a list of my top reasons why I want to travel to Vietnam.
1. Delicious Food
Despite the huge focus on other Asian cuisines such as Thai, Chinese and Indian food, I’ve heard great things about Vietnamese food and some of the dishes sound
“Female Eggs For Sale” may not be a sign you’ll see any time soon, but for all intents and purposes that’s what the global market for harvesting and selling women’s eggs is all about.
The in vitro fertilization market is a billion dollar industry that touches almost every country in the world. It touches the wealthy neighborhoods of London and reaches into the Americas, Asia and the IVF capital of the world, Cyprus, which has more fertility clinics than any other country in the world, and attr
