Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer

Search: beach

HomeSearch: beach
Africa Do Something Different History Special Interest Spend Wisely Sustainability Technology The Thinking Traveller World Culture

Lagos’ lago

Even a dummy will know that the world is changing, but sometimes news comes out of relatively nowhere and completely takes you by surprise. In this case, we're taking about Lagos in Nigeria.  Already a rich and powerful nation, there are estimates that it will have the largest population of any country in the world (see…
2021-08-090Comments

Read more

Design and Art Do Something Different Europe Food and Drink For Women Only Fun History LGBTQ Life of Luxury Nature & the Environment Relaxation Special Interest The Thinking Traveller Travel Solo World Culture

Controversy

With the benefit of hindsight, we can look back at things that raised the blood pressure of "the people," but can now look back and wonder what all of the fuss was about. An example is Eileen Gray’s modernist villa E-1027, built  in 1929.  It resides on the Cap Moderne site.  (The Cap Moderne Association is…
2021-07-290Comments

Read more

Alternative Lifestyle Design and Art Do Something Different Europe For Women Only Fun Health History LGBTQ Life of Luxury Nature & the Environment Outdoors Relaxation Special Interest Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely The Thinking Traveller World Culture

Try not to drool

AirBnB, constant bad press notwithstanding, has created a wonderful new model on how to travel.  Almost everyone wins. VRBO, an Expedia company (and one of our valued affiliate friends,) have taken the model and successfully given AirBnB a run for their money:  in some recent months, they have marched past AirBnB in bookings. But, this…
2021-07-190Comments

Read more

Adventure Asia Do Something Different Food and Drink For Women Only Health History Life of Luxury Mindfulness Nature & the Environment Pacific Special Interest Spend Wisely Sustainability The Thinking Traveller Unusual World Culture

Do good, feel good UNESCO style

This is a simple, but very important request.  For those of us who are fortunate enough to travel, this should almost be mandatory. UNESCO has created the Sustainable Tourism Pledge. The pledge takes an industry-first approach to environmental and cultural protection, requiring hotel operators to introduce firm measures to eliminate single-use plastics and promote local culture. The…
2021-07-180Comments

Read more

Activity Adventure Asia Design and Art Do Something Different Fun History Nature & the Environment Outdoors Rest of World Special Interest The Thinking Traveller Unusual World Culture

The centre of the earth

India is a wonderful place full of wonderful people and lots of surprises.  Here's one. Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala. It stands at an altitude of 350m above the mean sea level. Jatayu Nature Park…
2021-07-150Comments

Read more

Activity Adventure Central & South America Design and Art Do Something Different For Women Only Fun Health LGBTQ Meditation Nature & the Environment Partytime Relaxation Special Interest Special Offers / Deals Spend Wisely Sustainability The Thinking Traveller World Culture

Yes, you get the Holbox to yourself.

https://matouring.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Palm-Trees-Ocean-Breeze-Square-Video.mp4 Flamingos and pelicans and herons…oh my! Holbox Island is beloved by bird nerds for its population of exotic avian life. Perched near the Yucatan Peninsula, the island is also a hot spot for whale shark viewing, and kiteboarders love the shallow waters and wide beaches. The white sand streets are relatively unspoiled, as most tourists…
2021-06-290Comments

Read more

Adventure Africa Do Something Different History Mindfulness Special Interest Spend Wisely The Thinking Traveller World Culture

Nice! Azman

It's always nice to see new (or old) airlines bring themselves back to life, especially if there is sufficient desire and cash to make it work.   One example is Nigeria's Azman Air.  They have  been given approval to fly the airline's only plane, a Airbus A340-600 on international flights. After a string of recent affirmation…
2021-06-280Comments

Read more

Activity Alternative Lifestyle Design and Art Do Something Different Europe Food and Drink For Women Only Fun History LGBTQ Lifestyle Outdoors Partytime Special Interest World Culture

Gimme Shelter Hall

For those who haven't visited Britain's city of Brighton, be sure to put it on your list. Arguably the second most groovy city it England (behind London, of course) Brighton harkens back not only to its Royal past, but it is also one of the most open and friendly cities on the planet.  Boasting a…
2021-06-250Comments

Read more

Activity Alternative Lifestyle Do Something Different Europe Fun Health LGBTQ Life of Luxury Nature & the Environment Outdoors Partytime Relaxation Special Interest Unusual

You can leave your hat on

So a pickpocket went to a nudist beach... He hated it.... We would imagine that there are some people who, after being held captive in their homes due to the pandemic, are looking for a way to break free.  Even if it simply means walking outside without a mask. Likely though, there are those who want…
2021-06-170Comments

Read more

Adventure Do Something Different Europe Food and Drink For Women Only Fun History LGBTQ Life of Luxury Outdoors Relaxation The Thinking Traveller World Culture

Motor through Kotor

When you think of the Balkans, Montenegro doesn't often spring to mind for many people.  In fact, most would struggle to even identify it on a map. And that's a shame, as it has as many mind-blowing features as some of its cousins (Split, Belgrade, etc) and deserves your attention. One approach is to hire…
2021-06-160Comments

Read more

Activity Central & South America Do Something Different Europe Health Mindfulness Pacific Special Interest Spend Wisely Sustainability

OTT* travel

As we've written before, the world is getting smaller as it's getting larger.  For better or worse, people around the world are finding more ways to venture to new places, explore new cultures and bask in the visceral joy that travel brings. But, there is another side to this explosion, and that is there are deep…
2021-06-080Comments

Read more

Activity Central & South America Do Something Different Food and Drink For Women Only Fun Life of Luxury Nature & the Environment Partytime Relaxation Special Offers / Deals The Thinking Traveller

Air Transat. What’s that?

To those of us who live in Canada, there is a well-known name, but it might not be as well known to the rest of the world: Air Transat. Air Transat is Canada’s number one leisure airline. It flies to some 60 international destinations in more than 25 countries in the Americas and Europe, offers…
2021-06-070Comments

Read more

Adventure Alternative Lifestyle Do Something Different Health Inspiration Meditation Mindfulness Nature & the Environment Oceania Relaxation The Thinking Traveller

The warped self

Levi Jed Murphy smolders into the camera. It’s a powerful look: piercing blue eyes, high cheekbones, full lips and a razor-sharp jawline – all of which, he says, cost him around £30,000. Murphy is an influencer from Manchester in the UK, with a large social media following. Speaking on his approach to growing his fans, he…
2021-05-280Comments

Read more

Activity Caribbean Do Something Different Food and Drink For Women Only Fun LGBTQ Lifestyle Partytime Relaxation Romance Travel Solo

Some people claim . . .

Hey, Parrotheads!  Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, the Bahamas' newest luxury island escape, is making its debut July 2021 on the eastern end of Junkanoo Beach. When you close your eyes and dream of the perfect island getaway, what do you see? Palm trees, softy lapping sapphire waves, white-sand beaches, and sunshine? Fantastic accommodations with a…
2021-05-250Comments

Read more

Activity Do Something Different Europe History Nature & the Environment Special Interest The Thinking Traveller Unusual World Culture

Don’t falter in Gibraltar

Gibraltar, colloquially known as The Rock, (or simply 'Gib'), is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom sitting at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Spain to the north and the people of Gibraltar are ferociously loyal British citizens despite being bilingual in English and Spanish.  When you step inside, you'll feel like you're on…
2021-05-240Comments

Read more

Activity Central & South America Do Something Different Food and Drink Fun History Nature & the Environment Pacific Relaxation Special Interest The Thinking Traveller World Culture

Yes you can, mama in Panama

Panama is world-famous for its 48-mile canal that connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. Each year, over a million people visit the canal and are able to witness this engineering marvel at work. Panama is very proud to have this magnificent creation operating 365 days a year, enabling the world's cargo to be…
2021-05-240Comments

Read more

Activity Do Something Different Food and Drink Fun Health History Lifestyle Nature & the Environment North America Relaxation Special Interest The Thinking Traveller Unusual

There’s a snake in my boot

Are you tired of the same old holiday?  That is, sitting on the beach, looking at statues, ziplining, etc? Do you fancy yourself as a cowboy?  If so, then we have some ideas for you. There are places around the world where you can stay at a ranch, rustle cows and wear a hat.  But, if that…
2021-05-220Comments

Read more

Design and Art Do Something Different Fun North America Partytime Special Interest The Thinking Traveller Unusual

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

I've suffered for my art.  Now it's your turn. Hope springs eternal when it comes to budding entrepreneurs.  "Build it, and they will buy it." But sometimes, maybe not.  There is a museum in Miami focused on vehicles that, on balance, just did not make it.  And the museum is a rollicking fun-filled afternoon of almost-rans  and…
2021-05-220Comments

Read more

Activity Adventure Design and Art Do Something Different Europe Food and Drink Fun History Life of Luxury Partytime Special Interest Technology The Thinking Traveller World Culture

Wild in the streets

Ahh Monaco.  Glamour, money, riches, style, more money, stars, even more money . . . and skids marks. What are we talking about?  The annual Monaco Grand Prix.  International racing in the second smallest country in the world. Drivers come to Monaco from all around the world to battle for to vie for the top…
2021-05-210Comments

Read more