Nothing succeeds like success. We're sure that if Monsieur Paul Gauguin was still here on this earth, he would be everywhere, if he could. No fool, he knew that life is fleeting, and that all of us have our chances at pleasure, joy and beauty. That kind of ethos is something…
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Hello again! We're back from our own adventures and are here to get you stoked and ready to experience the time of your life in one of the best-loved and most relaxing locations. Any ideas? The answer is Puerto Rico Why? It's unique because it combines being the only tropical rainforest in…
Once you've visited places like Japan, or Korea or Vietnam. you will have found yourself in love, hook, line and sinker. Your mission going forward is to see every single place that you can. It's an admirable quest. But, after climbing those hills, and fording those streams, you will inevitably want more. …
When you're hot, you're hot it's a marvelous thing to see, especially when you're smack dab in the middle. That neatly sums up this post and the subject matter. What's even better is that you'll feel like part of a club. That's our affiliate partners, the Aspire Travel Club that we're speaking of. What makes…
If there was ever an organization that deserved eternal kudos from the rest of us humble earthlings, it has to be the National Geographic. National Geographic occupies a unique space in the global consciousness because it successfully transitioned from a specialized scientific club into a worldwide symbol of human curiosity. In 2026, it remains…
Most of us drive past at least one church each day, and may simply keep on driving: religion is not for everyone, but for those who do believe in something bigger, religion is there for whomever wants to take part. According to Wikipedia, there are about 40,000 worldwide, about 13,000 of which are in…
For many of us, religion is not a big thing in our lives. We might reference it during the holidays, or where other instances suggest we do, but this is kind of rare. But what about Nuns in this day and age? Religious people become nuns as a way to dedicate their entire lives…
You know, Japan and the Japanese are a truly unique people. Kindness and politeness are guiding stars for the country. They possess a number of deeply ingrained characteristics that are often described as endearing and admirable. These traits are a direct reflection of a culture that highly values harmony, respect, and meticulous attention…
“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.”
For centuries the northern part of Aquitaine, Poitou was a border country and the site of such battles as that of Vouillé in 507, Charles Martel’s victory over the Muslims in 732, the Anglo-French Battle of Poitiers in 1356, and the Battle of Moncontour in 1569.
Small is all. Think . . why do you need more?
While there are some notable skyscrapers in European cities like London, Frankfurt, and Paris, Europe generally has a much lower concentration of skyscrapers compared to North America or Asia. Why is that? Part of it is purely historical, as you might guess. Europe has a long history of urban development, with many cities…
Buy a bear. Help the Ronald McDonald House charities.
Big companies like to have fun too. They’re full of fun people. Say hello to Orbitz.
See the world, but save the planet at the same time.
First Class Airbus A380? You know you want to.
Xanadu for you forever, Forever and always.
Surrender to the flow.
Periodically, it's good to refresh our knowledge and perceptions when it comes to travel: things change so quickly! What was once antiquated, forlorn and sketchy has since turned into a bright light of how humans get things done. One recent example is rail in East Africa. They have really taken the…
The readiness of the English to apologise for something they haven’t done is remarkable.