Where to watch the World Cup in NYC? Every 4 years it rolls around… the culmination of the Beautiful Game. And you ask yourself the same question, where to watch the World Cup. As the excitement builds you want to […]
5 THINGS TO DO IN USHUAIA, TOWN AT THE END OF THE WORLD
There is a surprising number of cool things to do in Ushuaia, town at the end of the world. Argentina’s southernmost city boasts interesting and unique museums, national parks with breathtakingly beautiful scenery, unexpectedly tasty cuisine and much more! When […]
6 GREAT WINE REGIONS OF AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND SOUTH AFRICA
The wine regions of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa came into their own a long time ago. They are now among the great wine regions of the world. With beautiful scenery, perfect weather, many local attractions and great wine, […]
SOUTHERN ITALY ROAD TRIP: NAPLES TO SICILY
Few regions on earth have the remarkable combinations of cultures that you find on a southern Italy road trip. This is not hyperbole. At 47, Italy actually does have the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites. So where else […]
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD’S GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS, PART 2
What countries have the best great scenic railway journeys in Asia and Europe? Switzerland competes for that title but so does India, France, Italy and other countries. Judge for yourself. GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS IN ASIA Trans-Siberian Railway Traveling with […]
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD’S GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS, PART 1
Scenic railway journeys are a great way to explore. Train travel is comfortable, safe and allows you to travel slowly and relish the natural beauty right outside your window. Here is a collection of train trips in Australia, New Zealand, […]
HOW TO CRUISE CAPE HORN AND THE STRAITS OF MAGELLAN
I always wanted to cruise Cape Horn and the Straits of Magellan but after reading “Over the Edge of the World” by Laurence Bergreen, I became obsessed with these mythical places. The book tells the riveting story of Ferdinand Magellan’s […]
EXPERIENCE THE PERITO MORENO GLACIER TOURS
Perito Moreno Glacier tours are highly recommended when visiting this spectacular glacier. The Perito Moreno glacier in Argentine Patagonia is one of the most spectacular glaciers on earth. It is the focal point of UNESCO World Heritage site, Los Glaciares […]
11 BEST EUROPEAN WINE REGIONS THAT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE
European wine regions are magical places with stunning scenery, charming villages, and warm sunshine, the stuff of fairy tales. Here is a collection of European wine regions, curated by wine lovers, that lives up to the hype. Alto Douro in […]
STRANGE AND UNUSUAL CEMETERIES AROUND THE WORLD
There are many strange and unusual cemeteries in Asia and the Middle East, but here are a few that really stand out. Join travel bloggers as they reveal some of their most interesting cemeteries in this final installment of Unique […]
15 TIPS TO BREEZE THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY
If you want to breeze through airport security, all you need is a strategy. When I was a kid my uncle would take us to the airport as a form of entertainment. We’d park the car, go into the terminal, have […]
11 OUTSTANDING WINE REGIONS OF THE AMERICAS
Sometimes the most outstanding wine regions of the Americas don’t get the recognition they deserve. Here are eleven diverse and interesting regions. Some are well known and live up to their hype like Napa Valley. Others have been thriving just […]