Life’s a beach. And then you drive to town.
Yes, it probably seems like an odd title for a post, because we, too, wondered about how many beaches there are in Riga. From our fuzzy memories, we seem to recall Riga as being landlocked and in some ways, forlorn and forgotten. But, as you'll - and as we discovered, Latvia offers way…
Those of you who have heard of Myrtle Beach, raise your hands. I see a few of our readers are aware of the place. Those if you may have heard of it but don't know much, or would like to know more, read on, as it will be worth it. Because if…
For those not in the know, Mauritius is a small, multi-cultural island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, northeast of Reunion and southeast of the Seychelles. Mauritius also controls Rodrigues Island and the remote, sparsely populated Agalega and Cargados Garayos (Saint Brandon) islands. As luscious and serene as most of Mauritius is, there is a wilder side for those of you…
Greece is a fabulous place. Even if you're not a history buff (you might want to rethink that, as history is everywhere in Greece,) you will never run out of things to see or do. (See some suggestions at the bottom of this page.) But, the Greek government are gently asking visitors to,…
YHA is giving away a jaw-dropping prize pack to set you up for the ultimate adventure in Oz. Unique and sustainable accommodation across Australia. Connecting you to opportunities, experiences and a community of curious travellers.YHA is giving away a jaw-dropping prize pack to set you up for the ultimate adventure in Oz.Read more here courtesy…
Beach house rentals put you right on the shores of crashing waves, clear waters, soft gold or white sand, and endless opportunities for activity, sports, and relaxation. Step right out of your door and find yourself on the shores with the scent of salt air beckoning. Walk hand-in-hand for romantic sunset strolls. Go surfing or…
Live fast, die young, leave a good-looking corpse. As explored in a recent article, most of the world’s airport runways are paved with concrete or asphalt. However, there are certain exceptions to this trend. We have previously explored gravel and ice runways, but what about beaches? Let’s take a look at where passengers should…
When you look out at the Atlantic Ocean from Rockaway Beach, Manhattan and the rest of New York City feels far away.
In reality, the 10-mile-long peninsula extending from Queens past John F. Kennedy Airport is part of New York City—the distant tip of the concrete jungle, the last stop on the A train, and a…
Texas, USA might be the last place you would think of as having beaches, but au contraire. Much of the state is bordered by the same warm and inviting waters that make places like Florida so appealing. For example, as far south as you can drive in Texas is a tropical paradise known as South Padre…
Sandals Resorts have a tradition each spring. It's called the "Maycation Giveaway" and that's exactly what it is. Here are the details.
We're honoring teachers, nurses, moms, members of the military and frankly anyone that rocks! And after a year of unforeseen challenges, Sandals Resorts is bringing the sunshine back with 31 complimentary vacations to some…
G Adventures, based here in Vancouver, Canada has a long history of showing intrepid, curious travelers the world, but with a conscience. This is something that we all need. Learn more. Here is their story.... Changing the world through travel: that’s been our goal since 1990. Sure, call us dreamers (wouldn’t be the first time),…
It is located near the coastal town of Llanes (Spain,) on the coast of Asturias, Gulpiyuri Beach is unlike anything I have ever seen, or even imagined existed outside of Dali painting or a fantasy film. Imagine walking through the country and stumbling over an idyllic beach right in the middle of a green meadow…
On January 31, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. PST, the United Kingdom made the stupidest "decision" in modern-day thinking. It was Brexit (British Exit) where by a paper-thin majority, Britain left the European Union, an idiotic move that still brings pain to the UK and to Europe. What were they thinking? Maybe nothing at…
If you’re having a bad day, or you’re having a bad career, go to Manila. They’ll bring your spirits up. “Gilbert Arenas”
. . .Howe now? This is one of those "have your coffee or glass of wine at hand" posts. If you really wish to see something genuinly new, this is certainly a candidate in the running. This is truly down under, so if it's exclusivity or bragging rights that you're looking for,…
You know, you may not be born in Puerto Rico, but Puerto Rican is definitely born in you.
(Rosie Perez)
