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| Archived Since: | July 19, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
How To Keep Lilacs From Wilting
It seems I wait all year long for the precious few weeks of lilac season in New England. One of the very first purchases we made after buying our first home was to add a purple lilac bush. And like you, I have always found it frustrating to find them wilting after just a few [...]
Bangkok’s Weird and Wonderful Restaurants
Bangkok is well known as the Sin City of Asia, turning its peculiar oddities into the very reason to visit. It comes as no surprise then that the city is home to a number of themed restaurants, from the seemingly straightforward to the downright strange. Here are five of our favourite weird and wonderful restaurants [...]
Santa Barbara Castle Alicante – Dramatic Romance in Spain
In a castle courtyard, at the Fountain of Cats, a beautiful young woman collects drinking water. By chance a young man sees her there and falls deeply in love… This story of youthful passion is in fact an old Catalonian folk song, but the setting is no figment of imagination! The Font de Gats [...]
Vacations Where Kids Go Free! – Cruises, All-Inclusive Resorts and More
Budgets seem particularly tight this year just as prices are on the rise, so to make sure you can have a great summer vacation, we’ve gathered together an impressive list of family vacation offers where the kids go free! You’ll have to get the kids there, but once you all arrive, your children can stay, [...]
Discovering The Magic of Cape Town South Africa
This city is sheer magic and be forewarned, it can weave a spell around you! No doubt the trip will involve a long haul flight from your country all the way to South Africa, but trust me the time spent on the airplane will be well worth the journey. Cape Town, located in Western Cape [...]
Most Popular Sites For Red Sea Holidays
I first took a Red Sea holiday in the late 1990s, having studied Arabian history and culture, and spent the six weeks following my graduation travelling around the region with three friends. Much has changed in the 15 years since we took our tour, and some of the countries that we visited, such as Sudan [...]
Kids Go Free! – Cruises, All-Inclusive Resorts and More
Budgets seem particularly tight this year just as prices are on the rise, so to make sure you can have a great summer vacation, we’ve gathered together an impressive list of family vacation offers where the kids go free! You’ll have to get the kids there, but once you all arrive, your children can stay, [...]
Easy Recipe for Luscious Low Country Shrimp & Grits!
Okay all you afraidie-cats (a.k.a Northerners) it’s time to break out of your mashed potato doldrums and add some smooth, decadent, Low Country Shrimp and Grits to the menu. Break away from the stodgy mashed potato routine, move past polenta and learn to savor the creamy goodness of southern grits. I promise you, you’ll be [...]
Spooky Charleston Ghost Tours Get a Thrill and a Chill
Why do we love to go on ghost tours? Believe it or not, people like to be scared. That’s why we read (and like to listen to) ghost stories and scary books, watch scary movies, and seek out experiences that we hope will make the little hairs on the backs of our necks stand up. [...]
A Glimpse Into The Heart of Old Japan in Takayama
Takayama is also known as Hida-Takayama or ???? for those of you willing to brave the difficult Japanese language. I highly recommend visiting this little piece of Japan located in Gifu Prefecture. It is something special compared to the more traveled locations around this lovely country. Takayama offers a more quiet and serene experience compared [...]
5 Must See Seattle Experiences
Here’s Our Recommendation For 5 Seattle Experiences You Simply Must See It’s famous for coffee, rain, and airplanes. It’s the birthplace of grunge and Microsoft, and the hometown of Dr. Frasier Crane and the setting for Grey’s Anatomy. It has one of the world’s most iconic skylines, surrounded on all sides by astonishing natural beauty. [...]
Stop and Smell The Roses on a BnB Garden Getaway
Have you taken a peak outside from under the warm covers yet? The days are getting longer and warmer and the birds have begun their early morning serenade. After a winter that seemed like it would never end (and still hasn’t for some), spring finally is upon us. Need another sign? The flower buds have [...]
Guide To Visiting The Uffizi Gallery in Florence
How To Sample the Delights of the Uffizi, Florencene The legendary Uffizi Gallery in Florence is considered one of the world’s oldest art museums and possesses what may be the greatest collection of Renaissance art found anywhere. The Uffizi was built in 1560 for the ruling Medici family to serve as a complex of [...]
The Most Fun Bars in Las Vegas – Where to Celebrate in Style
Where will you find the most fun bars in Vegas? Not all bars and restaurants in Las Vegas are created equal. Other than serving delicious drinks and food, many are offering something that others don’t – something really fun and entertaining. Here are five of the most unusual, fun bars and restaurants in Las Vegas, [...]
Is It Crazy To Love An Island? Meet St. Simons Island Georgia
I’ve fallen in love with an island destination, and it might surprise you to know that it’s not in the Caribbean. In fact, you can drive there! But be forewarned, after visiting you may want to sell everything and move to St. Simons Island, Georgia! St. Simons Island lies 12 miles off the coast [...]
Missing These London Sights Would Be Criminal
London has a dark and grimy side hidden beneath the cosmopolitan city and has played home to some of the most infamous criminals throughout history. A large number of these famous crime scenes are still standing and make a great place to visit for fans of the macabre. In this article I share with you [...]
Can You Guess The Top Destinations in 2013?
Can you guess the top destination for travelers in 2013? Sojern, the world’s leading data-driven traveler engagement platform, recently analyzed data from more than 400 million travelers, and the results are nothing short of fascinating. Here’s a wonderful infographic that shows just where travelers are heading this year, the destinations they are researching, and exactly [...]
Essential Tips For Driving in St. Lucia
5 Must-Know Tips for Driving in St Lucia St Lucia is a beautiful Caribbean island and one well worth exploring. It may be small at just 617 square kilometres but great things come in small packages. The islands rocky mainland is covered with lush green rainforest which is home to a variety of tropical plants [...]
Here a Villa, There a Villa – Top Villa Rentals in Tuscany
While staying in Italy most folks choose a base in an established, international hotel chain in the major urban centres. However, some of the more romantic and memorable accommodations are to be found in converted, traditional Italian villas and secular buildings that are scattered around the rich Tuscan countryside. There are many Tuscany villas for [...]
Guide To The Best Eco-Lodges of Costa Rica
The eco-lodges of Costa Rica are one of a kind because they offer a fantastic experience through which you can enjoy the natural beauty of this country like never before. These lodges have accommodation units that include eco-friendly furnishings and they take up practices to help conserve the environment. Lodges are situated in close proximity [...]