The city of Savannah has a history stretching back to 1733, when it became the Georgia colony's first settlement. Today the state's fifth largest city, its lovely and famous historic quarter will keep you busy for several days visiting its gracious manses, forts, theaters, and other historic sites - easily doable on foot but also by bike and horse-drawn carriage. But there's even more, including fascinating museums and culture; a delicious dining scene; and fun family activities. It all adds up
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It Makes Us More Social
Even when you're traveling solo, this is an endeavor which is essentially a social enterprise. When we travel, we always have polite conversations, make new friends, and test existing ones. People are generally curious to know new people - especially in small rural areas - and eager to speak with them. The travel community is designed to build up quickly in the common rooms of hostels, where young travelers from all over the world meet.
Sure, you can have li
The Côte d'Azur is famous for its number of cities and towns that are haunts of the rich and famous. Among the best known of these is this city of 73,000, best known to the rest of the world for its glamorous film festival. But there are also a number of sights and experiences that make Cannes a worthwhile visit any time of year. Here are my top five:
Boulevard de la Croisette
The city's iconic waterfront thoroughfare (top) is a hub of much of visitors' attention and activity, lined
Dennis JarvisSituated between Vietnam and Thailand, Cambodia also shares a border with Laos in the north. It covers 181,035 square kilometers of land and has a population of 15 million (with a density of 82 people per square kilometer). Many people may have heard of its most famous attraction, the ancient complex of Angkor Wat (top), but there are also a lot of misconceptions out there about travel in the Land of the Khmer.
Is Cambodia Safe?
Absolutely. There are occasional reports of pe
An Encounter with a Humpback Whale and her Calf
The most amazing moment a photographer can dream of!
Work being slower than in prior years - fewer weddings, couple's shooting, and visitors in general - has allowed us to work on our underwater photography. We will be launching a evening aquatic shoot in September which will be available at several resorts here in Bora Bora.
With a strong interest in underwater photography, we were thrilled to have had three of our photos make it to the World
Dan and Mary Stroudt oooh and aaah at the multicolored scenery below the hot air balloon in which they’re riding. The journey is very different for Mark and Marylee Sutherland as they help to paddle a rubber raft along a stretch of whitewater in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Betsy Goodman and Tom Cross are traveling at a slower pace, strolling across a glass-bottom observation deck.
These disparate experiences may seem to have little in common, but they do. They provide opportun
There's no denying that the effects of coronavirus and COVID-19 have changed the world in many ways, including of course the airline industry. And Iberia has been spending months working hard to ensure that you feel safe when you fly with us. That's why we've instituted numerous hygiene measures and protocols before, during, and after each flight on top of those already in place before the pandemic. Today we'd like to explain these innovative and sustainable solutions to provide you peace of mi
Italy's business capital is also famously one of the world's top three fashion hubs. But for non-fashionista visitors, Milan may be less of a tourist magnet than the likes of Rome, Florence, or Venice, but still impresses with its culture, its dining, its nightlife, its shopping (of course), and a number of wonderful landmarks and attractions - several unique to the city. So I'm offering up three of my favorite spots to really get a sense of the history of Milan and its surrounding
What’s my favorite part of Rio de Janeiro? Not at all easy to say, because there are so many cool parts of this city, appealing in their different ways. But (literally) high on the list, way above the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, on Santa Teresa hill close to the downtown, Centro, is an utterly charming neighborhood rather unlike any other in town, with winding cobblestone streets, a vintage tram, centuries-old architecture, and a small-town feel – think Rio’s answer to
Commonly known as the Grand Canyon State, Arizona is and for the many deserts that cover large masses of the state that are filled with the famous saguaro cacti as well as prickly pears. Fewer people, though, realize that a quarter of the state is covered in lush forests -including the biggest virgin Ponderosa pine forest in the USA.
With sunshine around 85 percent of the year, southern Arizona has been giving Florida and California a run for their money as a holiday destination. a perfect
Visit Omaha
I recently had the opportunity to attend the “Visit Omaha Steak Lover’s Virtual Media Tour” with fellow International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) members. This informative webinar was sponsored by Omaha Steaks and hosted by Tracie McPherson, director of communications for Visit Omaha (the Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau). Three highly regarded local chefs shared their tips and techniques on how to cook the perfect steak – using steaks from the venerable
The most interesting island of the Dutch West Indies offers friendly people, beautiful beaches, fantastic snorkeling, fascinating historic sites, culture, delicious dining, and fun nightlife, along with yett other atttractions. Capital Willemstad appeals with colorful Dutch colonial buildings (below), with country estates outside the town built in the same style - like a pastel version of Amsterdam).
Also out on the island, other attractions include the caves of Hato, the neo-Gothic church of
Commercial aviation has certainly changed significantly as a result of the pandemic that has seized the world since this past spring, and Iberia has been changing with it; not only are we carrying passengers, but we've also undertaken a number of initiatives such as the opening of a special route with China for the transfer of medical supplies; the donation of thousands of items to hospitals; and the conduct of some 30 repatriation flights to get more than 8,000 people back home.
In addition, we
With its picturesque landmarks - a legacy of the grand Austro-Hungarian Empire - and lively rooftop bars, Hungary's handsome capital is a great experience for any visitors but is ideal for newlyweds, a diverse blend of attractions, landmarks, and restaurants/cafés from casual to top-notch fine dining and historic to cutting edge. Even more historic are its thermal baths, some dating back to the Middle Ages - which provide soothing soaks and luxurious couples' treatments. Various stylish Budapest
Zazen Meditation at Rinnoji Temple, Nikko
In these times of stress and uncertainty, it is relieving to know that once we can travel again, there are places in the world that offer the healing qualities of reflection, tranquility and mindfulness. Japan is one of those places.
Practicing Zen in Japan
In Japan, the school of Zen involves practicing Zazen (meditation) and mindfulness, which can be achieved by the act of Shakyo (hand copying of Buddhist sutras. Both Zazen and Shakyo may help calm
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In this souped-up digital age, the concept of a physical, brick-and-mortar space - and what's more, one meant for quiet study and contemplation - seems increasingly quaint. But for lovers of history, architecture, and culture, they still exert a powerful pull on the imagination - and the eyes (and in any case, some of the newer ones have also been upgraded and even re-imagined for our high-tech age). As a lifelong bibliophile and nerd, I always put libraries on my travel itinerarie
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by David Escribano
Ecuador, a country embedded between tourism powerhouses Colombia and Peru, is sometimes overlooked by the average traveller. But even apart from the inimitable Galápagos and colonial gems like Quito and Cuenca, it's also got some quite cool adventure offerings around the city of Tena, 3 1/2 hours south of Quito. The capital of Napo province is located in the valley of the Misahuallí River, which starts on the eastern slopes of the Andes mountains and is surrounde
There is something so inherently romantic about canals, dreamily gliding across its idyllic waterways with the one you love. To celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, my husband and I chose Amsterdam; a capital of romance with its cobbled streets, bouquets of blooms and rich culture to commemorate our “pearl nuptials”.
We stayed at the famed Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam and in a stroke of pure serendipity discovered the iconic hotel was also celebrating its own milestone this year, marking its lege
You might have a feeling that Vietnam is a bit too far and too much of an "adventure" destination to bring your kids, especially if they're young. But these days at least that's definitely not so. Your entire family will love the cultural experience as well as the beaches, history, and ecotourism this fascinating Southeast Asian country has to offer, and here are five reasons why your entire family will feel comfortable and welcome here:
It's Quite Safe
The Vietnam War was a long time ago, an
After months of coronavirus lockdown, the South Carolina resort city Myrtle Beach - as well as the long and famed stretch of beach called Grand Strand, along which it sits - are back. Sun seekers are hitting the sands; golfers are working on their drives and putts; and visitors are generally once again enjoying the appeals that each year attract some 20 million people.
Like other destinations around the United States, which are gradually returning to "the new normal,” there are differences fr
