San Jose downtown is a city full of contrasts, with the regular hustle of a capital city, it stills keeping a unique essence on its surroundings. The top attractions within the area are mainly based in cultural activities, like museums, theatres and historical architecture. And is actually the historical and cultural richness what brings visitors to the must see in San Jose: ¨The National Theatre¨.
This historical jewel was inaugurated in October of 1897, after seven years of construction, it s
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On Nov 26, 2010, Maryel and me set out to explore a dirt road, leading east from Campos do Jordão to the Br-459. I had been wanting to check out this road for a long time, so I was glad we finally found some time to do it. Since we had no idea what to expect, we took our dirt bikes, and that turned out to be the right call, because the trail is not really an easy one, but for anyone who would like to do a +/- 90km enduro ride, it’s perfect. As a special bonus, the views of the surrounding Serra
The quiet and restful Genal Valley has a history that goes back hundreds of years. It is located in La Serranía de Ronda (the Ronda Mountains) just to the south of the bustling white village of Ronda, near the Mediterranean coast in southern Spain.
The Genal Valley is sandwiched happily between two national parks, La Sierra de las Nieves and Grazalema, and it is commonly acknowledged as the greenest part of Andalusia.
The valley is divided into upper and lower sections, with the Alto Genal (upper
Rio de Janeiro is a great place for rock climbing, and one of the more difficult climbs, but definitely most beautiful ones is Corcovado mountain (also referred to as K2), on top of which stands the most famous landmark of Rio de Janeiro: the statue of Christ the Redeemer. When a good friend of mine invited me to do this climb, despite not being a real rock climber, I didn’t think twice and accepted.
The climb starts at 500m above the city. You can hike the whole way to the base, but we took th
San Diego has two beachfront hotels and they are both located on La Jolla Shores Beach, a mile from “the village” of La Jolla and about 11 miles from downtown San Diego.
One is La Jolla Shores Hotel and the other is the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club.
I recently toured La Jolla Shores Hotel and – even though I live nearby – I was really sorry when the visit was over. There’s something incredibly special about being right on the beach – kayakers and scuba divers come and go, flocks of pelicans fly o
 Did you know that Charleston, South Carolina was voted #2 Best City in the U.S. to Visit by Travel and Leisure Magazine? Not only that, it ranked #4 in the World! Our Charleston guide, Linda, has a ton of ideas for how you can make the best of your time in her fun and fascinating hometown.Charleston is a "living museum" and history comes alive around every corner with cobblestone streets, narrow alleys and magnificent mansions. To get a good feel for the rich history of this city, your first sto |
A major showdown looms in Texas, where a law was approved banning invasive pat-downs at airport checkpoints. In response, the TSA has threatened to cancel all flights departing from any gateway in the state.
Earlier in May, the Texas House of Representatives unanimously voted to pass an "anti-groping" bill, which would categorize any TSA pat-down that "touches the anus, sexual organ, buttocks, or breast of another person including through the clothing, or touches the other person in a manner tha
Ayurveda, the science of life, was a medicine practiced in India since 5000 years ago. It is gaining prominence in modern day as there are no side effects of Ayurveda. More and more people are showing faith & belief in this holistic and alternative medicine.
Ayurvedic medicine is based on the concept of 3 doshas or Tridosha, Vata (the lightest), Kapha (heaviest) and Pitta (medium built). Doshas are mainly the “force” or “faults” in the basic built up of our body and can go easily out of order or
No trip is ever trouble free.
Flights are always being canceled, cruise lines change itineraries or skip ports, and car rentals are plagued by pricing or mechanical problems that are almost inevitable.
But, interestingly, as Christopher Elliott writes in the Seattle Times, travel disputes between a traveler and supplier, like an airline or cruise line, are now being resolved on the spot...by technology.
Elliott recounts the tale of an American
Customized travel, also known as “bespoke travel,” is my preferred way to travel and I love England, so you can imagine how excited I was to meet Glynn Burrows.
Here’s the pick-up line that won my heart:
“I love to travel, and when I travel, I don't want to be like an animal on a cattle-float. I want to go where I want to go to and see what I want to see. I want to experience local life and go down country lanes. I want to wander around little villages and look in tiny churches. I also want to g
I hunkered in the doorway of an office building as gray clouds moved in, threatening to break open above me. Piles of luggage were stacked in the doorway, but I held tightly to my backpack. As a solo traveler making my way through Vietnam, I had yet to let someone else touch my bag, the essence of my livelihood halfway around the world.
Earlier that morning I had taken a hired car from Hanoi to the coast of Vietnam. This part of the country, known as Halong Bay, was rumored to be tacky and touris
Auckland one of the largest urban cities of New Zealand, is a paradise for holiday. The city along with offering major tourists attractions also celebrates several festivals. Queen’s Birthday celebration is one such festival that is celebrated to honor Queen Elizabeth II and also mark the beginning of Ski Season. Book your air tickets to Auckland if you wish to join the celebrations on this day.
Auckland is one of the most wonderful cities of New Zealand. Surrounded by the Isthmus of the Pacifi
150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CIVIL WAR: DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT
The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War began April 12, but for many of us who are pinned down by work and school, the occasion really begins this summer. And make no mistake: The Civil War sesquicentennial is a very big deal. Without the Civil War, the United States would have split into two politically, militarily, and economically weaker countries. What's more, slavery might not have ended until the 20th century.
The costs
It started when we stopped at a seemingly authentic seafood restaurant on an authentic stretch of Atlantic coastline.
The special was twin lobsters for a reasonable price.
We ordered those and some other stuff, and when the two crustaceans arrived , I split them with my partner. One lobster each, we reasoned, was enough.
The waitress came bustling over virtually wagging her finger telling me there was “no sharing allowed..that I’d have to pay a “plate fee” if I wanted
Read on to learn more about Tamil Nadu tourism and information tips in southern India:
Money Transfer: In Tamil Nadu you can make use of instant money transfer facilities through national and international banks such as Bank of India, Canara Bank, HDFC Bank, IDBI Bank, Indian Bank, ICICI Bank, Indian Overseas Bank and State Bank of India. Multinational Banks such as American Express and Thomas Cook will also attend money transfer services. You can en-cash your traveler’s cheques. Most of the shop
Yesterday was a special occasion for me – no, not so much the Rapture but a relationship anniversary – though I will admit that in a bizarre way all that ruckus had made me feel like flying up to my old and still occasional New York City stomping grounds to camp it up with Harold Camping's kooky kultists in Times Square. But I'd recently had surgery and am grounded in my current home base of Miami for the moment. So here we were at the appointed time at a fancyish downtown fish joint called The
This is a small soda lake on the floor of the Great Rift Valley laying in between the other well known lakes like Naivasha and Nakuru. The Lake was designated as a ramsar site in 2005 and is also an important bird area with the lake boa sting of around 450 species of birds. Its famed to be the only breeding ground for the white pelicans in the East African region.
The landscape around the lake shows evidence of past volcanic activity including some hotsprings on the southern tip of the lake. The
The menus are as varied as Miami’s local population. Cuban hamburgers, gourmet Vietnamese, fish tacos, dim sum, grilled cheese, gelato – if you’re craving it, you’l
The two sets of Star Beds are unique to Loisaba. The first and original set is located among a kopje of rocks in one of the eastern valleys overlooking the "Kiboko" waterhole. The second and newer set is about 8 kilometres south on the banks of the Ewaso N'giro River. These are cantilevered over the flowing river below and are reached by footbridge from the o
