Whenever you visit Paris, you want to stuff as much activity as you can into each moment. And, of course, there are probably just too many things to do in Paris that you might find yourself getting distracted - I know I do. But, here's a place that will make your life a little easier: …
Relaxation
Quiz: how much do you know about Wisconsin, USA? The honest answer is "probably not much." It's one of those states "in the middle" of the country that has always had a low profile, except for periodic victories in American football or baseball. It is big on dairy farming, cheesemaking, ethnic festivals, polka and the…
Let's go to Toronto now!
We think that almost everyone has a warm and fuzzy feeling about Canada. The country is almost like the North American Sweden: healthcare for all, low violence, a population from every corner of the world and, honestly, nice people. You can land here and relax.
Probably the best place to start…
If you have done your research (or, even better) have visited the alluring country of Peru, in South America, chances are good that you have - at the very least - visited Machu Pichu: that is a must-see. (And the knowledge of that mystical place grows every year.) Learn more about Peru - click here.
You…
Here we go again - Matouring waxing on with dreamy eyes about the world's state-of-the-art rail systems. Today it's - no surprise! - Japan. Like most of Asia (and Europe as well) they realise the complete 360º view of what train travel brings to exploring the earth - or even just getting to work and…
As we march forward in time, lots of things change. Trends, likes / dislikes, outlooks and . . . most noticably, our tolerance for stuff. Much of that manifests itself of wanting to live here, and not there. You know, too much snow / not enough snow.
But, a large proportion of snowbirds turn into sunbirds. …
The United States is a vast chunk of land, with all types of terrain, climates and adventures. Many of you may have already visited - or may even reside there. (We did, a long time ago.) Calling it diverse would be an understatement. Most travelers tend to focus on New York, or Los Angeles, San…
Summer is coming and the people of UK do love their beaches. You may have visited some of the most known seaside resorts (Brighton, we're talking about you) but we'll bet that you haven't been to some of these.
And if you haven't heard of these, there's a good chance that you might end up having…
If you’re a regular visitor here to our site, you’ll know how much we love trains and rail travel. So, we’re happy to offer this mash-up for you train buffs: a USA New England rail tour courtesy of the UK’s Great Rail Journeys. Discover the stunning warm hues of New England's golden season, exploring America's…
It's not easy being important. Above and beyond all of your daily duties, you have even more activities that fill up the rest of the day. And that day often turns into night, since you're so busy.
But some important people just can't get a break.
Pity poor Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister. Smart, young, handsome…
“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” – Anne Lamott
“We live on an island surrounded by a sea of ignorance. As our island of knowledge grows, so does the shore of our ignorance.” – John Archibald Wheeler
“How I wish that somewhere there existed an…
Chances are good that you've not heard of Vanuatu. A South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands that stretch 1,300 kilometers, we discovered it purely out of chance and we're glad that we did.
Previously known as the New Hebrides Islands, it is an archipelago nation in the southwest Pacific Ocean, north of…
Little darling . . . the the Aztec sun stone (Spanish: Piedra del Sol) is a late post-classic Mexica sculpture housed in the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City, and is perhaps the most famous work of Mexican sculpture. It is also somewhat of an enigma.
There are no clear indications about the authorship or purpose…
Imagine living in one of the most desired travel destinations in the world. Friends are jealous when you visit there, especially when they haven't (yet.) You visit there often, but are still bamboozled with all of the places you haven't seen. And Covid has set your travel plans back at least two years.
Welcome to the…
We are pretty sure that most of our readers are of intrepid, open-minded,energetic and fun-loving. All the world is your oyster. A new day, a new adventure. With that in mind, do we have a place for you!
We're willing to bet that many of you haven't visited Greenland, yet. The country probably doesn't leap to…
Have you ever flown in a hot-air balloon? If not, you may want to move that further up in your travel "to-do" list.
Why? Because when you choose the right location and the right time of year, it is an other-worldly experience. When we took ours, over the hills of Tuscany, it was nothing like we…
We're not sure if this is a trend, or a reaction, but we're seeing more and more wellness solutions appearing in the news and in our mailboxes.
Why is this? Are these jokes, snake-oil salespeople, misguided wellness gurus or . . . a real thing? Something to think about when you click on a link or…
It won't be surprise if we say that Japan is one of the happiest and most welcoming countries in the world. Its residents strive every day find happiness in even the little things. But, some of the quiet islands take that ethos even further. Okinawa, Japan has highest congregation of people over 100 years of…
How often do you have a dream come true? This one almost defies belief, and certainly exceeds expectations. Once a monastery, Argos in Cappadocia is an exclusive hotel featuring elegant rooms with elaborate stone carvings and antique furnishings. Some of the suites even have a private indoor pool, perfect for guests dreaming about a romantic…
This article will either make you shake with fright, long for your teenage years . . or both.
Designers are clever, especially when it comes to transforming something simple and relaxing into the stuff of nightmares. It doesn't take much, and our imaginations have a tendency to run away from reality, especially when you desire that.
And,…