Many dead at Central Train Station terror attack in Ankara, Turkey
The latest result: 30 killed, 126 injured in Ankara bomb attacks.Local hospitals in downtown Ankara are in urgent need of blood donations. read more
Mt. Baker: Blais & Attempt the Coleman Deming Route
When we were almost to the pumice ridge the clouds grew darker and precipitation in the form of rain began.
10 Things to Do on a Layover in Kangerlussuaq
A number of Quark expeditions, including those in Greenland and Canada’s High Arctic, provide an opportunity to spend time in the cozy and friendly town of Kangerlussuaq. Offering easy access to the Greenland Ice Cap, Kangerlussuaq provides a relaxing landscape of breathtaking scenery, over 300 days of clear sky every year, and a stunning start or finale to any Greenland cruise. If you are looking for ways to make the most
Traveling with Baby — What We Learned from Our Baby’s First Flight
This is a part of my “traveling with baby” series to share our experience with you. We hope to encourage you to show your baby the world too. We’ve just returned from Baby Kaleya’s first first international trip, and I’m proud to report that Kaleya was a great flyer. Save for one scream fest on our flight back from the Maldives, she slept through most of the flights and charmed everyone with her smile and cuteness…
Polar Bear Photos: Be transported to the Wild Edge of Manitoba
It has been our dream to visit the polar bears of Churchill, Manitoba for years. Long before we travelled for a living, we wanted to visit the Canadian North. I remember Christmas 2002, we thought we’d book a ticket to Hudson Bay to see what the Canadian Arctic was like. When we began to look at prices, we realized that this trip was out of our reach so …
A Grand Canyon (Mis)Adventure: Disaster at Hance
Rafts float through the narrowest point on the Grand Canyon; Photograph by Danny Schmidt The moment I caught my first a glance of Hance, I regretted my decision to scout it. What I saw from that rocky promontory under the merciless June sun was less a rapid than a gnashing, boat-eating monster. Boulders …
Video: The North Face Invites Us to "Never Stop _____"
“Never Stop Exploring” has been the motto for The North Face for many years. But now the company is rolling out its first ever global brand campaign, and as a result it is expanding its definition of exploration. The gear company has always focused on giving people the tools they need to go on their own personal adventures, pushing themselves to their physical and mental limits along the way. In… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links,
Stealth Combat Necklace System
An always battle ready and covert EDC capable weaponized necklace. Variably permissive open-wear for any environment in any country.*STEALTH COMBAT NECKLACE V I N J A B O N D » NOMAD MOBILE GEAR // HLNMD » BADASS BACKPACKS // GRCK » TACTICAL iPHONE CASE // HTCS No one should carry any sort of weapon, knife or otherwise, without the basic knowledge of how to use it as well as its limitations and the potential dangers to oneself and the assailant.Furthermore, other than the laws of possessing a weapon, the wielder should be aware of the technical …
9 Lessons learned from the Problogger conference
Two weeks ago we attended the Problogger conference here on the Gold Coast. So did 700 other people – mostly women! It’s definitely my favourite conference. Not only do I get to hang out with a cool bunch of travel bloggers, but also connect with other bloggers and entrepreneurs across a wide variety of niches from business coaching, to fashion and food bloggers. I …
VIDEO: #Blogstock Festival 2015
If you have trouble viewing this video click here: https://youtu.be/ts2Qt2cRHo4 Heading to London for just a few days it was a pleasant surprise for us to attend Blogstock 2015 hosted in beautiful Aldenham Country Park. As the world’s first blogging festival creative minds converged to learn, share, network and party. We were fortunate enough to catch up with old friends and meet up with people we’ve known for years online face to face for the first time. We also had the opportunity to speak on a couple of panels related to YouTube …
Follow Me As I Discover the Great British Spirit
No, I’m not about to embark on a haunted tour of the UK; although that would be interesting. Instead I’m involved in what I believe to be a unique partnership with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to investigate and share the heritage of British gin, how it’s consumed, food and drinks associated with it and what there is to see and do in the British countryside beyond the distilleries.As a keen Anglophile, I’m excited not just to be back in …
Mushing Along the Yukon River Outside Dawson City, Yukon
Mushing Along the Yukon River Outside Dawson City, Yukon
Ask A Nurse. 10 Of Your Most Common Travel Health Questions Answered.
As a qualified nurse I get asked tons of travel health related questions every day. Some of these questions are very specific to the individual and based on personal medical histories so cannot be answered in a general way, but a great many of them are very common and get asked on a frequent basis. So in the interests of sharing information and helping as many people as possible, this article is devoted to answering just ten of your most common travel health questions. So let’s get started. Do I really need travel insurance? Short answer? Yes…
(M) Faces No. 3: Douglas Malott
An interview with backpacker Douglas Malott who is passionate about the outdoors, and ensuring we are out there for the right reasons. by Jonathan Davis and Eric Vann | 2015-09-22I grew up in Spokane, Washington but I am currently living in Kent Washington. I started exploring the outdoors when I was old enough to go out into the backyard alone, with my parents, my siblings, or friends. I grew up without T…
Fearless Fall Foliage
The Blue Ridge Parkway near Boone overlooks some of the most dramatic—and dangerous—hiking adventures. Photo by Tommy Pennick My brother and I had a simple out-and-back planned in a remote section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We would hike up to one of the shelters scattered along the Appalachian Trail. After spending the night we’d head back down the mountain. The itinerary …
TANZANIA: Exploring Magical Tarangire National Park
TANZANIA: Exploring Magical Tarangire National Park originally appeared on Green Global Travel. Exploring Tanzania’s MagicalTarangire National Park In Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park, it’s the Monkeys you have to watch out for. Sure, there’s a poisonous green Boomslang perfectly poised to strike in a tree by the restroom. There are massive piles of dung strewn about, suggesting that Elephants could stroll through at any minute. And the golden grass that surrounds the picnic area is tall enough that a hungry Lioness could jump out while…
11 Reasons Why I Fell in Love With Morocco
Visiting Morocco has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I’ve always wanted to ride a camel, see the desert, explore maze-like medinas, and drink tea with Berbers. As I stood overlooking the Sahara one morning, marveling at the rhythmic, undulating dunes of the desert, I realized that my dream had come true. For miles around, the dunes rolled like red-tinged waves in the sea. I had ridden a camel to the spot where …
There’s Something About Riga
Look skyward while walking around Riga and you will be rewarded with glimpses of fanciful architectural flourishes. Roughly 40 percent of the buildings in this port city were built in the Art Nouveau style. Some of these stately stunners—constructed primarily at the turn of the 20th century, during the height of Riga’s wealth, and clustered in the city’s historic city center—have seen better days. This fact, along with the blustery weather that accompanied my visit, lent an air of Baltic melancholy to the streets. Still, there is a quiet but palpable spirit of renewal in Riga, demonstrated by…
PHOTO: Lake Bled in Triglav National Park, Slovenia
Click on above photo to view it in large format: View from Bled Castle over Lake Bled, Slovenia, home to tiny Bled Island, a destination for pilgrims visiting a church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. (Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)The post PHOTO: Lake Bled in Triglav National Park, Slovenia appeared first on Hole In The Donut Cultural Travel
Why we love Morocco in the autumn
Whether you’re hiking the Atlas Mountains with a sure-footed Berber or sipping mint tea in a Marrakech riad, autumn might be the best time of year to visit Morocco. And it’s certainly better than playing conkers in the rain at home. Here are five reasons to go… PEAK SEASON Hiking the Atlas Mountains After the heat of summer has passed, and before the winter dumps its snow, the Atlas Mountains spend a few months in blissful equilibrium. The ochre peaks are dramatically sunlit and garnished with oak and juniper trees, and temperatures stay trekker-…
Grand Amore Takes Guest Service to Another Level With Personalized Gifts, Framed Home Photos & Sweet Treats
Blink, and it's easy to walk right past the Grand Amore Hotel & Spa, Florence's newest jewel of a property. There are no doormen, lines of luxury cars outside, or any of the other trappings of an upscale hotel. Instead, the slender entrance…via JustLuxe.com
Provence Road Trip Part 2 – Vaucluse + Chateau de Mazan
As we pulled into Mazan, located in the valleys of the Vaucluse region, we quickly spotted Chateau de Mazan, a charming hotel towering high above the rest of town. Mazan was laid out with a circled wall of buildings that dated back to the 14th century. The “portes” along the wall open to narrow streets The post Provence Road Trip Part 2 – Vaucluse + Chateau de Mazan appeared first on The Travel Hack.
Spotlight: Son Julia Country House Hotel
Standing poised off the beaten track in the Majorcan countryside, Son Julia Country House Hotel awaits guests seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Just 25 spacious rooms and suites are housed inside this restored 15th century estate, providing an intimate and rewarding environment for guests. Read on
Choosing a Holiday is More Exciting when Playing Travel Roulette
Main image credit Behance.net Imagine being in an airport and innocently passing by a terminal and out of the blue someone approaches you and offers the opportunity to exchange your current plans for a spontaneous adventure to some exotic destination. This is exactly what happened back in 2013 to a few travelers at New York’s John F Kennedy airport. Travelers who happened to …