Another update for you on train service in the USA of A. Brightline, the new rail line in Florida, have just released some updated info on their new terminal in Orlando. This new, shiny facility will connect to its existing stop in Miami. We regularly bang on and on about how the…
Being the sharing, inclusive and fun site that we fashion ourselves to be, we always look for new and interesting locales for our readers to research and explore. It's a big planet, we only have so much time on it and so, we should use our time wisely. That's why we hand-select places…
Our wonderful planet has no end of fabulous things to do, no matter where we are, or how old we are. And there are few things that create genuine pent-up excitement more than amusement parks. The prospect of visiting will always thrill the kids - and maybe even some parents (wallet considerations…
This is a somewhat disingenuous post from your Editor, as I have been struggling with how to speak spanish for a few decades, and it's embarrassing and disheartening at the same time, especially when so many around me use as their native lingua, and are also superb at English. Once upon a time, I…
Ah, Paris. Can you ever get enough of it? We can't. The sites, the food, the museums. Well, how about this? Free museums in Paris. Almost seems too good to be true. But, true it is. You can save your Euros for a sumptuous lunch, instead.
Finding…
Those of us who are fortunate enough to be able to travel sometimes grumble at the hoops that we have to leap through in order to get good deals, or whine about how uncomfortable the seats are, or how miserly the on-board cuisine is. Yes, our lives are tough, indeed, Poor us. …
You know, sometimes we are in so much of a hurry when we're traveling, that we miss so many interesting and unusual things that are around us. We can only imagine the amount of thought, design and execution that takes place in order to provide us with sensible, organised, fluid and welcoming spaces at…
The must-have for city travelers: the city passes from Turbopass Dach
We are a Hamburg company that has been successfully selling City Passes since 2013. The City Pass allows travelers free use of local transport and free access to sights, museums, attractions and tours of the respective city.
We have city passes for the following cities in our…
Have you suppered on a sandbar, dined with sharks or had a hot meal next to a hot spring? If not, visit these 12 hotels where the food is as fancy as the thread count, and find your perfect somewhere.
The Peninsula Paris Located just steps away from the Arc de Triomphe, The Peninsula Paris…
Mostly, when we travel, we have already targeted the destinations where we'd like to visit. Paris, London, Cancun, China and the USA are generally at the top of the lists - no surprise. And, there is no shortage of other locations that are calling our names. But, visiting these desirable locations…
Some simply believe, no matter the odds. If you’re a religious ephemera afficianado, then the Hill of Crosses is a place that you should seek. Located in northern Lithuania, not far from the city of Siauliai, the hill is the resting place of over 100,000 crosses, crucifixes, statues and carvings places on the site by…
We love Europe - so much. And one of the aspects of Europe is that its history provides an endless array of activities, locations, variety and compact way of discovering the world and its history. Everywhere you turn, you'll find something new and fascinating, especially if you read, investigate and prepare for your visit there.…
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…
If you haven't tries churros yet, then run, don't walk, to your local Latin eatery. You will likely not leave your chair for some time, so wear comfortable clothes. Be prepared to relax after eating them, as they are deceptively "narcotic" in their hedonistic scrumptiousness. But what are churros?
A churro…
We love history. We love trains. We love France. We love you! What a combination, bien sur. OUIGO has been preparing a nice surprise for you for several months now: trains on the classic line, with great prices. SNCF Voyageurs launched its first Ouigo Train Classique low-cost passenger services…
... if you don't eat him first. As if modern life isn't good enough as it is, we have something that will make your day complete - even if you don't survive. You've been to London, or Paris, or Buenos Aires. But have you ever been eaten by Godzilla? We'll bet…
We humans, despite our many flaws, do manage to do a thing or two that more or less redeems us. When we read the news nowadays (and by that nowadays means decades) it feels like there are not many good things to cheer about. Wars, strife, inequity, selfishness (and all of the sub-products…
Every notable city has its standard "halo" locations: those places that, for better or worse, define the city it most peoples' eyes and minds. Paris has the Eiffel Tower, London has Big Ben, Peru has Machu Pichu and, here, the USA has San Francisco and it's Transamerica edifice. Like it or not, they're the eye-catchers,…
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: …
There are so many fabulous places in the world in which to travel. Many of us are lucky enough to be able to do so. And, many of us have already been able to make the rounds and see all of the "star" locations, such as Paris, New York, Beijing etc.
It will come as no…