Like other artists, the actor is a kind of shaman. If the audience is lucky, we go with this emotional magician to other worlds and other versions of ourselves. Our enchantment or immersion into another world is not just theoretical, but sensory and emotional. How do actor and audience achieve this shared mysterious transportation? This…
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At the time of this writing, the world is starting to look forward to a Covid-free future. Governments are - mostly - doing their jobs and protecting their citizens. It will come as no surprise that many of those citizens want to travel, once more. The pent-up demand will help to save not only cash-strapped…
When you think about it - especially if you travel often - it feels like the process of boarding an airplane is rarely seamless and rarely enjoyable. To be fair, it is a complex process when you consider the logistics that the airlines need to factor in. And, of course, there is always the "performance…
Tainan – Venture here and explore Taiwan’s oldest city. Follow us through history’s favorite spots in Tainan and start putting an itinerary together of your own! When ready, browse vacation packages to Tainan: Known as “The Birthplace of Taiwan,” #Tainan invites you to gain an appreciation for the local history. Visit the historic quarter of…
There are few things worse than a four-hour layover at the airport while you're salivating to get to your destination. How many times can you walk past the magazine stand? In some countries, such as the UK, there are people known as "anoraks" who pace up and down the long - and usually crowded -…
It happens to all of us: we just get sick and tired of it. We see no escape. We feel boxed in, with no hope. And it feels like there are no options. Is all of the world like this? Cities are all the same, are they not? Dirty, gritty, chaotic and grim. Maybe yes,…
As you most likely know, Europe is filled with history. Right at your fingertips, you can touch - and even spend the night - in buildings that are hundreds, if not thousands, of years old. In some cities, you literally bump into one incredible structure after another. The fact that Europe still has so many…
Here's an interesting new concept - London's BeRightBack.travel Built to help you always have travel in your calendar. BRB is the world’s first travel subscription company. Focused on Europe, the execution is pretty straightforward: Choose your trip types Build your bucketlist Select your preferred airports Create your trips Unlike a gym, you can cancel at…
Demand for last minute travel searches for same day and next day overnight hotel stays have increased compared to last year, according to our affiliate friends ,global digital travel platform Agoda.com, as it unveils its GoLocal Tonight product across Asia Pacific. Travelers looking for spontaneous last-minute travel, can benefit from even greater savings from Agoda’s…
Most countries have had their ups and downs with the Covid-19 pandemic, much of based on the behaviour of its citizens. Europe has more complex factors to consider, especially since it is comprised of 27 separate countries, with almost as many languages and - even more - 27 potential cultural ways of approaching critical situations…
Isn't it good? Norway is known for its rugged and breathtakingly beautiful earth. The fjords in the west of the country are long narrow inlets, flanked on either side by tall mountains where the sea penetrates far inland. By far the major part of the land is a rocky wilderness, and thus Norway has large,…
Nevis is one of the most unspoilt and relaxing islands in the Caribbean. It is the smaller of the two islands that make up the small Caribbean island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. A former British colony, the islands became independent in 1983. One thing that makes Nevis so special is that it is…
It is no surprise that one of the most enjoyable and diverse ways of getting regular exercise is bicycling. In addition to the benefits of stretching those muscles and filling those lungs, you also have the benefit of discovering new locales - maybe with a pub at the end of the journey. Europe has always…
This post is targeted toward our US readers, but the message can be used by anyone who want to start travelling again, as it looks like Covid-19 is starting to turn the corner in many countries. The gist of the message is how to stay safe and clean as we rent cars, hotels, guest houses…
Spring, winter, summer or fall, British Columbia, Canada, is always a relaxing and sometimes awe-inspiring destination. From the mountains to the oceans to the cities, BC will keep you busy with things to do. While you're there, try the Josie Hotel in Rossland. Located slopeside at RED Mountain Resort, The Josie Hotel unearths Rossland ’s…
There's a town in Italy shaped like a person It's called Centuripe, and it looks like it's had too much to drink
Centuripe (Latin: Centuripae;[3] Sicilian: Centorbi) is a town and comune in the province of Enna (Sicily, southern Italy). The city is 61 kilometres (38 mi) from Enna in the hill country between the Rivers Dittaìno and Salso. Not too much more to say than this,…
The term "Mole People" conjures up a lot of urban legend style ideas — but it shouldn’t! Underneath the brightly lit Las Vegas Strip, there’s a not so secret society that’s existed for decades. And according to journalist Matthew O’Brien, who researched the area for 12 years, the tunnels “can be quiet and almost boring…
Virginia, USA, is not always at the top of travelers' lists, and that's a shame. One of the oldest states in the US, it featured heavily in the shaping of the country. Norfolk, Virginia is a city on the water, but never watered down. Built on character, by characters, they're a melting pot of people,…
Egypt Is building a 394-foot (120 meters) Ferris Wheel on the Nile, and some people are not too happy about that. The Cairo Eye, Africa's tallest observation wheel will open in Egypt in 2022. The location of Cairo Eye is to overlook the Nile River in the heart of Cairo approximately to the key Egyptian…
Our home town, Vancouver, in addition to being one of the most livable cities in the world, also has some rather fabulous places to stay if you're just visiting. Executive Hotels and Resorts are based here and have some delectable properties for your choosing. Whether zipping through the mountains of Squamish and Whistler, prowling through…