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After announcing a 12{e62fe27e611e79a80e374f410b96c37eb63def36e12410d3d723079d8bf10ab1} increase across all the inter-islands since the start of the year, the Vanilla Islands continue with their activity programme under the presidency of Xavier-Luc DUVAL the Deputy read more
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This post was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 21, 2015 Traveling solo can elicit a mixed bag of emotions: Excitement, happiness, fear, boredom, stress… the whole gamut. Still, traveling alone is well worth it. Don’t let the fear of boredom or anxiety prevent you from reaping these benefits. Instead, follow our tips for coping with stress and getting the most out of your solo adventure. Nix Anxiety Create an itinerary. Detailed trip planning…
Pensacola Beach/Visit Pensacola Pensacola, Florida has long been known as a resort destination for beach lovers across the United States. Here, (truly!) white sand blankets the beautiful coastline — reminiscent of the Caribbean, but just a short drive from most southern cities as well as the Midwest. What many people may not know, though, is that Pensacola is rich in history and has a burgeoning food scene. Here’s how to spend a perfect beach weekend. What to Do Naturally, the beach gets top billing in Pensacola, and …
Riding Wild Horses At first, the salt stretched out into pools of white, turning pink with a violet shadow and evaporating into the sky. The salt made sense, as did the lake, those two words giving rise to the name of the place where we’d landed. But then the salt stopped shining, the earth reasserted its dark chocolate tones amid scrubs …
1Dad1Kid.com Having traveled around a lot of Europe, we’ve seen a lot of castles. Some leave indelible impressions on you while others are only impressive in the moment. We visited Chateau de Chenonceau while on a Loire Valley tour with City Wonders, and it left a vibrant impression on both me and my son. A Brief History of Chenonceau The castle was originally built in 1513 but was later significantly embellished by Diane de Poitiers, the favorite courtesan of King Henri II. She was a brilliant woman and eventually had so much trust from the king that …
Categories: Best OfTravelingBody: Central America is a hop, skip and a jump away from the United States. It’s that kind of access I want my students to know. It’s that possibility and ability of choice that can help make travel happen. Places become more than dots on a map – they become memories. Accents are not solely other languages or sounds fumbled through in high school – they become…
Greetings, I’m writing this from Zlatibor, a resort town I had the pleasure of visiting last summer which is in the western part of Serbia. Zlatibor is a popular spot in the summer where people from all over Serbia come to spend their holidays as well as a destination in demand during the winter months for the skiing and such. Besides that, it’s also a happening place with lots going on for those interested in some evening activities or apres ski. Since we last chatted I…
Moment of Reflection at the Taj Mahal This week’s travel photo was captured at the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra, India. The Taj Mahal is one of the most spectacular buildings we’ve ever witnessed. Often times famous tourist attractions don’t live up to the hype, but the Taj Mahal certainly made a lasting impression on us. We arrived at the entrance gate just after sunrise, well before the waves of tourist buses arrived. This gave us a solid hour…
It’s funny the things we’ll do when we travel that we’d never do at home. During our Ireland road trip, one of these things was on our list of must-dos when visiting one of many Irish castles. Romeo thinks it’s gross to share a glass of milk, even if the other person is his wife of 11 years and companion of 16 years. Yet he will lay on his back over a gaping hole many stories up, trusting a stranger to keep a strong hold on him so he doesn’t …
Blue Ridge Mountains, VirginiaIn 1999 I finished up graduate school and moved to the Washington, DC region, a part of the world that I still call home. Even at that point I hadn’t lived full time in Southwestern Virginia for more than five years, and calling it home was a stretch. Moving around a lot as a kid I’ve lived in 10 states and Roanoke, Virginia was my…
So you probably know to bring your passport and your travel insurance details, but what about the little things that make a big difference? We’ve gathered a number of unusual suitcase essentials, for when you’re travelling abroad, which might just make your journey a whole lot easier. Extension Cord There’s nothing worse than getting to your hotel room, after a long flight, to find that there aren’t enough plug sockets to go around. An extension cord is particularly useful if you have…
Marriott International has announced the appointment of Clinton Arnot to the role of Director, Distribution Strategy Middle East & Africa, with effect from 1 October 2015. read more
Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook. As an interior designer and lover of architecture, I’m a huge Frank Lloyd Wright fangirl. How can I not be? Frank Lloyd Wright is responsible for this: Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, Pennsylvania © Carol M. Highsmith … and this: New York City's Guggenheim Museum (design by Frank Lloyd Wright) © Sunny Ripert So needless to say, I was thrilled when I had the chance to spend a few days in Buffalo, New York. Wait, Buffalo? That’s right. Buffalo, NY is a Frank Lloyd Wright-lover&#…
Fun fact: With the exception of that time I moved to China to teach English, I haven’t checked one bag in my nearly seven years of traveling around the world. I pack light, to be sure, but neither my sense of style, nor my personal hygiene, nor my general preparedness has suffered. My hope is that after reading today’s post, you’ll never have to check a bag again, either. Continue reading to learn just how easy (and fast!) packing light can be. A Minimalist Packing List Here’s another fun fact: …
Downtown Tulsa/Steve Larese When crude prices dropped in the 1980s, Tulsa, Oklahoma, the former “Oil Capitol of the World,” dried up like a played-out well. But in just the past few years, this Art Deco-dotted city along the Arkansas River has gotten a second wind. A new generation of restaurants, live music venues, fun local shops, and festivals have brought energy back to the city, drawing comparisons to popular destinations like Nashville and Austin. Even better, living on Tulsa time, as the…
It was the kind of morning dreamy travelogues are made for. The cry of gulls and children’s chatter mingled with the distant ringing of bicycle and church bells. The sunlight threw chevron stripes across the cotton duvet. And the white linen curtains billowed into the room like sails. I eased out of bed and stood …
Categories: Best OfTravelingBody: Florida Culture for the Week of September 28, 2015 by Josh Garrick NOW to Oct 25 – The Garden Theatre Presents ‘La Cage aux Folles’ The Garden Theatre has begun their season with Jerry Herman’s brilliant La Cage aux Folles – the first show ever to win the Tony Award for Best Musical three times. Considered ‘controversial’ when it first opened in New York …
1Dad1Kid.com Since sharing that we’re going back to Mexico to see if perhaps another part of the country (as opposed to the Yucatan) would work as a base for us, particularly San Miguel de Allende (SMA), I’ve had several people ask what about SMA has drawn us there. So, I figured I’d share the reasons why it’s the first stop for us. Food Mexican food is amazing pretty much everywhere in Mexico. Each region has its special dishes …
Greetings, I’m writing this from Novi Pazar the morning after a long day at the Uvac Special Nature Reserve in Serbia. The nature reserve consists of ~5525 hectares in western Serbia and at its peak is roughly ~1300M+ above sea level. This reserve is home to numerous species of fish, some incredible caves and the breeding grounds for the griffon vulture. We spent a day in and around the Uvac…
In today’s guest post, we’re sharing the story of Amanda, an American expat living in Marrakech, Morocco with her husband and two boys. We have not visited Morocco (yet!), so we’re happy to have Amanda share her firsthand tips and tricks for safe and fun travel to Morocco with kids. Travel to Morocco with Kids I know what you’re thinking, Morocco isn’t the first location that comes to mind when planning a family vacation. But today I’d like to share a few reasons why you should consider adding …
Photo Credit: brewbooks via Compfight ccFor the thrill seekers and budget backpackers, New Zealand is a haven in the southern hemisphere. However, while the adventurous adrenaline junkies are bungee jumping off bridges, travelers looking for a different kind of enjoyment are indulging in a glass of fine wine in the most luxurious of accommodation settings. New Zealand is more than just a place for active, outdoor experiences. There are…
I realize I’m jumping the gun on this; it is, after all, still September. But with the majority of the year behind me, I thought I’d take a few minutes to reflect back on the travel experiences that have meant the most to be this year. I do this acknowledging the fact that I still have several more trips planned for this year and by December 31, I will undoubtedly and hopefully be able to add to this list. More than anything, it’s a good mental exercise for me to look back and reflect and try to …
There’s lots of reasons to visit London – the history, the culture, the nightlife, the shopping, and the restaurants. You can easily fill your days with a frenetic program that takes in all of these things, but if you have the opportunity you should also check out some of London’s …
