Blogs

Hoi An Travel Writing & Photography Retreat
December 9-15, 2018
Hoi An, Vietnam

Do you want to be a travel writer? 

Do you want to improve your skills at this enjoyable craft? 

Do you want some practice using your camera to help tell your story?

Join us at our Hoi An Travel Writing & Photography Retreat in December.  We’ll spend time together inside the classroom learning about travel writing and photography. Then we'll explore the ancient city dreaming up story ideas and making photographs to help y

There is something about the music, the cars, the colors, and the weather, that is so… well… cool. It's not important if you are going to stay one day, one month, or for what purpose you are there, there are a handful of classic Cuban activities you will need to participate in before you head home. I listed some of these excellent activities below. But remember, no list is ever complete—the best part of visiting any country is finding your favorite activity or location that you could never have

Baseball, beer and the 600-foot arch are a few of the famous things St. Louis is known for.  And barbeque ribs, too.  But how about gooey butter cake?  Yes, it’s a St. Louis tradition with deep roots in this midwestern city.  

Legend has it, around the year 1930, a German baker added too much sugar, butter or shortening to his cake batter and when it came out of the oven, his wife took a bite and proclaimed, that’s gooey.  People liked it and the cake suddenly became a mainstay in St. Louis.  Va

The country’s largest and most popular inland salt lake is Sambhar Salt Lake. Located in the Thar Desert, this natural beauty is definitely a sight of marvel in a desolate and barren sandy expanse. The lake is bowl-shaped and is on the southwest side of Jaipur, surrounding Sambhar Lake Town. According to legend, the goddess of Chauhan Rajputs, Shakambhari Devi turned a lush green forest into a silver plain as a reward for services done for her. Since the locals feared that the greed would event

Saturday, August 4, 2018 / Southampton

Join us for our 13th Annual Blue Carpet Gala on August 4th at OREYA Hamptons! Proceeds will be benefitting the Jack Brewer Foundation to help support orphanages and complete the buildout of the children's pediatric center in Haiti! Don't miss out on this exclusive charity event!
Purchase tickets at: https://www.bridgehamptonbenefit.com/gala

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridgehampton-benefit-jbf-13th-annual-blue-carpet-celebrity-weekend-tickets-47641095800

Anyone in need of a gorilla permit should book it in advance, either through Gorilla Tour Booking Safari or from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) or Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Ordinarily when you book a safari package with us, a gorilla permit is included in the price quotation. Upon payment of a deposit for you safari with us, We normally email you a scanned copy of your gorilla permit - thus you are assured of participating in the gorilla trekking experience. 
In Uganda it costs USD 600 p

Japan is a blessed country, which offers a variety of fantastic scenery throughout the four seasons . In winter it could not be any different. Despite the chill wind that shivers down to the soul, it is worth appreciating its beautiful places covered with snow such as the Ginzan Onsen.

The Ginzan Onsen is a famous and isolated city of hot springs in Obanazawa, situated in the mountains of the province of Yamagata. The city grew up around a silver mine, however, nowadays it is best known as one of

You’ll eventually reach a point in your life when you’ll feel restless, and you want to try something new.  It could be something that you’ve been afraid to do before, but maybe you’ll have the courage to try it now.

Maybe you also didn’t have enough resources to do those things before. If you’re financially secure, perhaps it’s time to get out of your comfort zone and do something like travel. No, this isn’t traveling for the weekend. This type of trip means going out there, seeing the world, a

by Miguel Martínez Rabanal


July 25 is the Catholic feast day of St. James, the biggest date along the Camino de Santiago(Way of St. James), Europe’s most famous religious pilgrimage route, whose endpoint is the majestic cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, believed by the faithful to hold the relics of Spain’s patron St. James “the Great”, the apostle of Jesus Christ, miraculously beamed to the Iberian Peninsula.

Adapting a previous pagan tradition, the Way became been a popular Catholic pilg

Hi friends,

I will show you a little bit about Vietnam, my beautiful homeland and my pride every time I think of.

Vietnam is a worth-visiting country with 4000-year history and distinctive cultural features, which will impress you at the first glance.

Hanoi, where I've lived for 20 years, might be bustle and so crowded. But if you are in Hanoi for such a long time like me, you will know every sense of traditional, antique beauty for a-thousand-year history. Hanoi Old Quarter, splendid and showy a

This coming November 9-11, visitors to Tochigi City, Japan - dubbed “Little Edo” because of its Edo period townscape and just 70 minutes north of Tokyo’s Asakusa Station on the Tobu Railway line - are in for a special treat, because this is the year of the Tochigi Autumn Festival, held biannually since 1874.

In Tochigi, with architecture and culture shaped by maritime transport, the key draw during the festival is elaborately decorated dashi floats in motion, that “magically” appear after dark.

T

You will be difinitely blown away when seeing the beauty of Sapa first-hand. It is enchanting and dreamy as if you were in a paradise which is a perfect fusion of green paddy fields and blue sky. Locals are very hospitable with a grin

Assess the beauty of Sapa through these pictures becauseI can't express its charm in words. I'm totally mind-blowing when seeing them.

\

Tourism careers in Melbourne and other major cities across Australia are taking off as the travel and tourism market in Australia continues to grow year on year. This means lots of exciting new opportunities are out there for anyone already working in this industry, or for those looking to break into it. Take a look at these key tips on how to do well on this exciting career path, and watch your future soar along with the visitor numbers.

Be prepared for the working conditions

There are many diffe

Holidays are a luxury everyone wants to enjoy from time to time, but they’re also a luxury many struggle to afford. When planning a holiday, costs can quickly add up with flights, accommodation, food and drinks, and luxurious entertainment to consider. Bring a family a long and the price will sky rocket.

These costs can keep people from enjoying the experiences and life long memories that travel can provide. However, there’s ways you can not only save money, but make extra cash while you’re on h

As  you  know  the  Independence  Day  is  coming  soon,  you  must  be  thinking  of  celebrating  this  day  the  best  way  you  can,  it  is  a  national  occasion  after  all.

You  must  be  aware  of  what  importance  this  day  has  in  your  and  all  citizens’  lives.  If  you  already  know,  you  must  be  looking  forward  to  making  this  day  more  special  and  learn  something  new  about  honesty  and  patriotism  this  year.

There  are  many  ways  you  celebrate  this  Indepen

We may not be packing for our next great adventure but there are days when we take time out of our busy schedules to pour over maps and travel guides and begin dreaming of our next trip. In anticipation of future trips, the following are 5 places we cannot stop dreaming about:

Serbia

For many people, the very word ‘Serbia’ has taken on a pretty negative sound, one that evokes memories of wars and troubles dating back to the painful break-up of Yugoslavia in the early nineties. Things are far bett

Renowned as one of the United State's most signature historic destinations, America's Historic Triangle (Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown Virginia) is packed with opportunities for gaining a more informed insight into how the American Revolution unfolded, shaping the world's great democratic experiment. The Historic Triangle is also becoming increasingly known as a mecca for craft food and beverages with historical tie ins as well as making history of their own.

Where to Begin

Geographica

Saturday, August 18, 2018 / Topping Rose, Bridgehampton

Introducing Luxe Wanderlust, A Hamptons Luxury Travel & Health Event. Join us for lite bites & wine tastings on 8.18.18 from 3-7pm at one of the Hampton’s most luxurious destinations, The Topping Rose House. Luxe Wanderlust brings Ambassadors of Travel from all-inclusive resorts, hotels, cruises, golf excursions, retreats, spas, private jet companies, airlines, historical excursions, Boards of Tourism and sail & yacht charters to luxury trav