Mother nature has provided so many mind-blowing spectacles for us humans to explore and desire. So much so that we will likely not see them all. But that doesn't stop us from trying, especially when some of them are so accessible and "special" in the true sense of the word.
Portugal is (to us) a…
Partytime
Most of us are willing - and sometimes champing at the bit - to be able to do things that we're not usually supposed to do. Hang-gliding through enemy airspace is one, and that's just silly.
But here's one that's not.
Be a captain for a day and tick off this amazing bucket-list experience. Renting…
For such a relatively small place, Ireland casts a big shadow on the world's conciousness, and it always has. Part of Europe, both legally and emotionally, it is also a big part of Britain, as well. If we - for just a moment - put aside all of the political and religious battles that have…
St. Lucia, that's where!
St. Lucia is proof that all islands are not created equal. Named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse, it’s the only country named after a female historical figure—but that’s not its only claim to fame.
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The island’s natural, unspoiled beauty has helped St. Lucia earn the distinction of being awarded the…
You probably already know that when people flock to Europe, Spain is the most chosen destination. And that's no surprise, of course, as it simply seems to have what people want. An overabundance of sunshine, history, diverse countryside, criminally hip cities and a natural cuisine (not to mention wine) that all goes into a melting…
A butterbrot is a lecker and versatile sandwich in Germany. The Germans have devised dozens of ways of preparing this staple. Rye bread, perhaps served with cheese, sweet toppings or a slice of sausage. Sometimes, for breakfast it tends to be sweet and can be marmalade, jam, honey, chocolate spread, hazelnut spread, or the less common peanut butter. In any instance,…
Please take this article with a grain of salt . . and perhaps more than a little fairy dust. It was, after all, posted on April 1, 2022 - April Fool's Day in many countries, so it could just be the handiwork of some staff writer who is overtly playful or has a grudge against…
Even though the world - more or less - appears to be out of the woods when it come to Covid and how it keeps popping up its ugly little head, many of us are still reluctant to commit to a holiday, even though we really need one in the worst way. So what can…
What could possibly go wrong?
We would imagine that most of our readers have - at least once - dreamt of a wine holiday. Most of the world's vineyards feature rolling hills, expansive vistas, good roads and - of course - wine stops. Of course, this is not a good idea in a car, but…
We won't spend much time discussing the restaurants in Paris, as you, as one of our erudite and plugged-in readers, will already have a sound grounding on this most hallowed of culinary cities.
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But, there is a place (maybe no surprise to many of you) that is a food destination that is the top…
When one thinks of the Lord of the Rings, it's usually singing the praises of those diminutive characters that fill the timeless stories and our ever-present appetites to see the films again, visit the locations where the films were created, and praying to the Pharoahs that Peter Jackson might gift us with more of his…
...sunscreen! And ice cream! In most parts of the world (as of now) we're saying hello to Mr. Blue Skies. And it's way overdue. Even with residual Covid masks still being recommended, we can almost feel back to normal . . almost.
But, when you choose a nice sunny place to spend…
When you travel, you never know what to expect, even when you scour the web, brochures and videos. It's full of surprises. But sometimes first impressions may not be accurate.
So, when we recently visited Peru, we stayed in a variety of places, of all types. Some were supremely outfitted with beautiful…
So, you think you've seen it before and you've done it before? Well, we have something for you, then. Not only is this clown hotel a little insane, but it's also situated next to a graveyard. Top that! Perfect for weddings and holidays for the little ones. And if you're looking even more, this can't…
We are who we are, like it or not. And we have every right to be that way, like it or not. And if some people have a problem with that, get used to it.
Gay people are still having problems simply being themselves, even though being themselves has been part of the…
For many, this article will be a refresher. But, if you've not been to Thailand (or even if you have) there is always something new to explore.
With astonishingly great food, a tropical climate, fascinating culture, majestic mountains and great beaches, Thailand is a magnet for travellers around the world, and quite rightly…
Vancouver, Canada, is not a particularly old city. You might see some buildings from the late 1800's, but mostly it's 1970's family homes and high-rise apartments. We were driving down the street the other day in Vancouver, and passed this hotel / motel that we hadn't seen before, the 2400 Motel. We…
Roll out the barrel, and we'll have a barrel of fun says polka master Frankie Yankovic. But in this case, we're talking about real drinking (tequila) in a real barrel (where you will sleep.) You may even do both in the same place. Can you think of anything more perfect?
The Matices…
There is never a bad time to celebrate The Beatles. Can you think of many bands who connected so completely and creatively as The Fab Four? And this legend was only reinforced with Peter Jackson's Get Back series on Disney (which made your Admin burst into tears (of joy) several times.) Having…
As if life isn't mind-boggling enough, but now there are places you can go to get completely discombobulated. Almost like a bad psychedelic movie from the 1970's, you will step into this most wonderous of places and will then be "full of confusement" as Mike Tyson once said (supposedly.)
What is this most miraculous…