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I have a sweet tooth and a pronounced one at that. For whatever reason I always gravitate towards desserts of all manner and shape when I travel and it’s because of that odd culinary proclivity that I thought I’d share a few of my favorite French desserts. France without a doubt is world famous for having perfected the dessert, from almost-too-delicate…
One of the things that many people find intimidating is to be confronted with an extensive wine list and asked to make a selection. As I grew up in Australia, I’ve got a pretty good grasp of how to choose a good Australian wine, I’ve got a pretty solid understanding of …
Air quality in Phuket and a number of other provinces in South Thailand has improved and is now well within the limit set for public safety standards, according to Thailand’s Pollution Control Depar read more
Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook. I’ve lived in three different countries outside my own, working as an English teacher. Each time I’ve been fascinated by the different possibilities for friendships there, both with fellow ex-pats (who were astonishingly easy to find) and locals you meet through work or hobbies. I’ve also seen foreigners who spend all their time with ex-pats and wondered if maybe they should have just stayed home. Having said that, ignoring the ex-pats and hanging out with only the locals is probably also not the right…
This post was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 22, 2015 This isn’t any ordinary travel list, but then again, you’re not an ordinary traveler. For the unorthodox globe-trotter, no bucket list is complete without some of the strangest buildings the world has to offer. From Brazilian museums to amazing Las Vegas hotels, these architectural works are definitely not your average buildings. Habitat 67 in Montreal, …
pixabay.com In the same way that the word “moist” is pretty universally hated, there are some travel-specific words that are guaranteed to make most travel editors and writers cringe. We asked our staff and friends in publishing to share some phrases that we 100 percent admit are way annoying (and that, yes, we do all fall back on during desperate times): “Nestled“! Especially at the beginning of a sentence. “Wanderlust” is an evil word — may it sink back into the earth. Also, the word “cerulean” to describe the color of water is …
This luscious and green travel update follows on from The Cloud Forests of Ecuador We’re Cycling in the Air… Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I want to close your eyes and imagine two things for me. One, that you have the soundtrack from The Snowman playing in your head, ba-dooms and all. (We’re just going to cunningly switch the word walking to cycling.) And two, that you’re high atop the cloud forest, ready to launch off into the mist on a rickety, stickety looking tandem bicycle thing with a roof hook. Allow me to explain. …
1Dad1Kid.com I’ve always been curious about this relatively small country in Europe. It isn’t a place you read a lot about, which is part of what intrigued me. We were invited by the Grand Duchy to take part in a press trip, and our brief time in Luxembourg was really great. It’s definitely a place I want to return to explore more. First Impressions We took the train from Rouen to Luxembourg City which was pretty comfortable. As we left…
Categories: Best OfStoriesBody: Writer, Hedonist, Patron of the Arts. Ariadne Vales d. Caldera is the founder of the travel and lifestyle blog Born in Purple. Dublin Street is her first book. The author currently resides in her native New York after a protracted stint in Europe. When she isn’t writing, she is tending to her legions of honeybees, all named Persephone. What motivated your decision to go abroad? How/why did you choose where to …
Should you bring a baby car seat on the airplane? We’ve taken many flights with our boys over the past three years. With each flight we learn something new about baby/toddler travel. On our trip to New Brunswick last month we decided to bring our baby car seat on the plane. It was a gamble. What if he …
Hopefully you didn’t let out an audible groan when you read today’s post title because you’ll get no argument from me that this ranks highly amongst so-called “First World Problems.” And yet for anyone who travels, be it near or far, prolonged or a quick jaunt, we all have moments or entire trips that leave us feeling underwhelmed. When we plan a trip most of us spend a long time sorting out all of the details, doing research and anxiously anticipating that moment when we leave home and travel to see something new and different…
The university town of Cambridge is an easy day-trip from London. In this article we take a look at how to get there and how to get the most out of your visit. Why visit Cambridge? This is an incredibly attractive part of the world. Situated on the River Cam, the city is dominated by the University of Cambridge which was founded in 1209. It’s the buildings of the university and its associated colleges, libraries, and chapels that create an otherworldly street-scape that is reminiscent of the Harry Potter movies. …
Influential movers and shakers in the travel industry will be at World Travel Market London 2015 – the leading global event for the travel industry – to debate key issues affecting the trade. read more
Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook. UNESCO’s List of World Heritage sites has become something of a “bucketlist starting point” for many travelers. Among many of the world’s most famous landmarks, the list includes: Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa’s Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America. …
This post was sponsored by KAYAK but as usual, all opinions are my own. I love living in Austin, TX. With a vibrant economy, a young population and a skyline that’s as beautiful as the nature surrounding it, it’s the quintessential 21st-century American city—I wouldn’t live anywhere else. Well, except for one little problem: Austin is seriously lacking in nonstop…
Fall at the Dallas Arboretum/Dallas Arboretum Ready to see a 2,000-pound pumpkin? Or a cannon that shoots pumpkins hundreds of feet in the air? Here are the five of our favorite pumpkin festivals happening this autumn… Great Pumpkin Farm Fall Festival (Clarence, New York) Clarence, New York rolls out its red — or maybe…
Germany attracts repeat visitors through an intoxicating mix of sweet gingerbread and beer. Sizzling sausages (some protected by law,) fairytale castles and snow-laden chalets with glühwein on tap take the chill off the history of the Berlin Wall and the shadows from the well documented World Wars. LOOKING FOR THE UNUSUAL But what if you’re looking for more unusual things to do in Germany? Well, you’ve come to the right place, so you have. Here are 7 unusual things to do in Germany, all tested with my own fair hand. (And if you’re looking for …
1Dad1Kid.com October in Scotland is usually met with rain, cold, and wind. Yesterday, though, we walked in beautiful sunshine along the shores of Loch Lomond occasionally passing through woods in a park. Some of the trees showed evidence of autumn, and I imagined what the sight would be when the leaves were yellow, orange, and red. Feeling elated by the wonderful scene and experience, I turned to Tigger and said, “THIS is why I don’t want to move to Mexico.” No, I’m still not…
Categories: Best OfTravelingBody: Fall is a time for corn mazes, apple picking, pumpkin carving, seeing the colors change, and eating fresh, seasonal food. It’s also a great time to travel to do all these things, so as to expand said fall activities. So imagine my great joy at finding a scavenger hunt for fall in Stratford, Ontario. Now, I already love Stratford for so many things – plenty of art, an incredible …
Greetings, I’ve just finished a great day exploring a city that I knew nothing about until earlier this morning. The name of the city is Subotica which is the most northern city in Serbia and the fifth largest. It’s a trilingual place where Serbian, Hungarian and Croatian are all spoken and it was one of if not the largest city in the area until the late 19th century. Today it’s a bit sleepier but quite beautiful and a…
Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice I remember a time, not so long ago, when Iceland was easily overlooked as a travel destination. Given it’s name and remote location in the North Atlantic Ocean, many North Americans viewed Iceland as an icy tundra unsuitable for a vacation. But that was the Iceland of the past. These days, Iceland has skyrocketed to the top of list when it comes to adventure travel. From dramatic volcanic landscapes to powerful glaciers and raging waterfalls, the Land…
Bronco Buster statue in Civic Center Park.America’s cities are not always the easiest to navigate without a car. They’re spread out and the public transportation isn’t always that great. But we only had a weekend for our trip to Denver and it felt unnecessary to have a rental car for such a short trip. We decided to …
I did a double take at Google Maps when it estimated an hour until I reached my goal. I had already made the long drive from Edmonton to the front gate of Jasper National Park and then the not-so-short drive from there to Jasper Park Lodge. It seemed inconceivable to me that it was another hour to …
If skiing is on your bucket list, then you probably don’t want to miss the best known and maybe not so known places to ski around Europe. Here are the ultimate five destinations to give you a taste of winter ahead of the skiing season. Mürren, Switzerland Hidden away in the Swiss Alps is Mürren, a ski resort away from the tourists and only accessed by train or cable cars. This free city …
