The best holiday destinations and travel ideas!
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We reside inside our own worlds, full of boundaries. Some of those boundaries are real. Most are constructed. Stepping out of that world is one of the healthiest activities you can practice. There is a phenomenon experienced by astronauts called the “Overview Effect.” It is a shift in awareness when one leaves the Earth’s atmosphere and looks back at the Earth from a distance. Those who have experienced it say national…
Ames Boston Hotel / 1 Court Street / Boston, MA 02108 / 1-888-293-4112 One of the most exciting parts of my job is experiencing some pretty spectacular hotels. Properties like The Ames Boston Hotel, which was one of the best stays I have had in quite some time! Ames Boston Hotel is located in the historic Ames building ;… Continue reading →
I’m sure many of you have dreamed of boarding one of those humongous cruise ships sailing all over the Caribbean. Sunshine, cold drinks and the ocean, no matter which direction you look – what could be more relaxing than that? But there are times when going on a cruise is out of the question, especially since the economy…
If you have trouble viewing this video click here: https://youtu.be/uSkdngr__vI Easily the highlight of our time in Romania was having the privilege of hiking up the Carpathians (Ceahl?u Massif Mountain) in Neamt County. Unfortunately, due to a persistent neck injury I was forced to linger behind while Audrey joined the rest of the blogging crew to ascend up the mountain. This challenging (yet rewarding) hike is well documented by Audrey as she huffs out of breath frequently during her speaking clips. Fortunately for all of us she takes ample time to capture all of the rugged…
If you have trouble viewing this video click here: https://youtu.be/gAeAX9IQPsQ Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to visit my share of festivals. However, I’ve yet to attend one that is purely focused on one particular food item. That all changed while visiting the town of Chiavenna, Italy. We happened to be in town during Dì de la Bresaola…
I have travelled the world now for 15 years, with dozens of countries on almost every continent under my belt. It is safe to say I’m an experienced traveller. Yet in all that time, with all those countries, I have never really been on a holiday. Find out what happened when I accepted the…
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac / 1 rue des Carrières /Québec, Canada / 1-866-540-4460 This past December my partner and I had the pleasure of reviewing Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. It has always been a dream of mine to experience this opulent hotel, so I was truly grateful for the opportunity. Wide eyed and jaw to ;… Continue reading →
The man behind the counter at Ptuj Castle suggested I begin my tour at a display of costumes and masks from Slovenian folk traditions and tales. “But I have to warn you,” he said. “Just the other day a man told me it was the scariest thing he’d ever seen.” He shook his head when I laughed. “I’m not kidding. The guy was practically shaking when he left.” Costumes and masks from Slovenian folk traditions and tales are…
Love. Infatuation. Obsession… Words that describe how I feel towards traveling the world as a way of life. The vagabond lifestyle.» NOMAD MOBILE GEAR // HLNMD » TACTICAL iPHONE CASE // HTCS » BADASS BACKPACKS // GRCK Trust me, it’s paradise. This is where the hungry come to feed. For mine is …
Click on above photo to view it in large format: Beautiful Lake Bohinj in Triglav Natinal Park in Slovenia, is surrounded by spectacular Karst limestone hills. A trail around the lake can be hiked in about four hours. (Visited 77 times, 77 visits today)The post PHOTO: Lake Bohinj in Triglav National Park, Slovenia appeared first on Hole In The Donut Cultural Travel.
Singapore is a special place for me. It’s where I was born and raised, and where I spent almost 20 years of my life. Regardless of how much time I’ve been away, Singapore is and always will be my home. Every time I go back, there’s always something …
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel / 2100 West End Avenue / Nashville, TN 37203 / 1-800-336-3335 Nashville is truly music city. Right from its very beginnings, music has been the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people. It is no wonder than that Nashville’s Loews Vanderbilt Hotel’s recent $17 million dollar ;… Continue reading →
Although the world is more digitally connected now than it ever has been before, finding an inexpensive connection for your mobile phone when crossing international borders is still a cumbersome process. You either have to contend with expensive, often murky roaming charges, or spend what can be a long afternoon trying to track down a local provider for service. The TravelSim card however eliminates the need for either of …
Little atolls rise from the dark blue water like droplets of turquoise pearls, in different shapes and sizes. There are hundreds, if not thousands of them, scattered randomly all over the Indian Ocean. It’s as if Mother Earth had sprinkled a handful of sapphire gems into the sea and created this nation of atolls. In actual fact, Maldives is made up of approximately 1,200 coral islands — only about 200 inhabited — grouped into a double chain that resemble a necklace draped along an undersea plateau. The islands are small…
Kiraly Street is the new mecca for the younger generation in Budapest. By day shoppers frequent its upscale boutiques, coffee shops, and designer outlets. After dark it hops with nightlife, offering restaurants with multi-ethnic cuisine, ruin pubs, and entertainment venues. It is the new place to see and be seen. But few realize that the glitz and glamour of Kiraly Street rose from a monstrous darkness. Not so many years ago it was the ghetto of Budapest, where Jews were separated…
It’s being said more and more these days that Asia is giving Vegas a run for its money (quite literally) when it comes to great casinos and trips around gambling. Obviously, it’s a pretty big place, so to summarise the best spots can be quite difficult. Instead, we thought we’d put together some tips for a great casino holiday in Asia, to help you on your way to having the trip…
