Travels with Talek - Culture, food and a little bit of comfort when you travel

THE ULTIMATE COLORADO TO UTAH ROAD TRIP LOOP

Talek Nantes July 20, 2021

A Colorado to Utah road trip is the ideal way to experience the natural beauty of these two mountain states in the U.S.A. This road

COOL THINGS TO DO IN NATIONAL PARKS AND CITIES NEAR MIAMI

Talek Nantes July 10, 2021

Miami itself is a perfect vacation spot, but many visitors miss the cool things to do at other destinations and cities near Miami for a

TWO DAYS IN BARCELONA: THE PERFECT BARCELONA ITINERARY

Talek Nantes June 20, 2021

Two days in Barcelona is not enough to explore this wonderful city in Spain, but if that’s all you have, this is how you spend

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WHY RETIREMENT IN THAILAND IS A GREAT OPTION

Talek Nantes June 10, 2021

Retirement in Thailand is an option for many. We asked journalist and teacher, Deborah Tobin, to share her experience as an expat in Thailand. Her

EXPERIENCE THE COOLEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN MIAMI

Talek Nantes May 20, 2021

Miami seems to have it all. It’s a high-energy city that gives larger metropolises like NYC and LA a run for their money when it

15 TRAVEL TIPS FOR ICELAND TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Talek Nantes May 10, 2021

Thinking about visiting Iceland, the land of fire and ice? There are several travel tips for Iceland that you should be aware of before you

COOL AND UNIQUE THINGS TO DO IN MIAMI

Talek Nantes April 20, 2021

There are tons of fun and unique things to do in Miami in any season. Miami, the self-proclaimed Magic City, is indeed magical when you

THE BEST HAVANA RESTAURANTS BY NEIGHBORHOOD-WITH MAPS!

Talek Nantes April 12, 2021

Havana restaurants sometimes get a bad rap when it comes to variety and service. But the restaurant scene in Havana is in continuous evolution. The

10 COOL ADVENTURE QUOTES FOR TRAVEL INSPIRATION

Talek Nantes April 5, 2021

If you’re planning an adventure-filled trip, quotes are a wonderful way to feel inspired to venture into the unknown. Here are 10 cool adventure quotes

HOW TO EXPERIENCE A KOYASAN TEMPLE STAY IN JAPAN

Talek Nantes March 29, 2021

A Koyasan temple stay should be at the top of your must-do activities in Japan if you want to experience the fascinating, traditional culture. While

THE JAPANESE ONSEN (SPA) RYOKAN GUIDE TO PROPER ETIQUETTE FOR NEWBIES

Talek Nantes March 15, 2021

An onsen ryokan (spa) experience in Japan is an opportunity to take a deep dive into an ancient cultural tradition. It is a uniquely Japanese

DISCOVER FUSION CUISINE AROUND THE WORLD

Talek Nantes March 8, 2021

Fusion cuisine has been with us since the beginning of trade and conquest, i.e., forever. Whenever two or more cultures have come together, they have

THREE DAYS IN MENDOZA, ARGENTINA WINE REGION – WITH MAP!

Talek Nantes March 1, 2021

The Mendoza wine region in central Argentina is one of the premier wine regions in the world. Mendoza provides 70% of Argentina’s wine production. The

THE ROMAN COUNTRYSIDE: WHERE TO FIND THE HIDDEN GEMS

Talek Nantes February 15, 2021

The Roman countryside has been a refuge from big city Rome for millennia and the allure of Rome’s countryside has only increased with time. We’ve

SLOW TRAVEL DESTINATIONS SO COOL YOU’LL NEVER LEAVE

Talek Nantes February 8, 2021

Slow travel is a mindset rather than an actual method. It is an approach to travel that emphasizes specific aspects of the travel experience. First

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Talek Nantes January 28, 2021

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