Category: Cultural
Best of Bali – 4 Unexpected Delights
Bali is very well known as a vacation spot for spending time with family, blowing off the heat from a stressful job, and just relaxing and unwinding. Located in Indonesia, Bali has 33 provinces and is known throughout the world for unique and diverse landscapes. It has many coral reefs and absolutely stunning white sand [...]
A Look At Broadway’s Family Friendly Shows for Fall 2011
New York, New York. One of the first things that people think of when they think of New York (other than the Statue Of Liberty and Times Square) is Broadway, and your name in lights. There have been long running plays like Les Miserables and Cats, Phantom of the Opera and so many more. But [...]
Friday Night Parties With Van Gogh
Vacationing in Amsterdam is always exciting, and in fact, they often set new trends for social venues. Such is the case with a new tradition…. Friday night parties at the Van Gogh Museum. Just after dark the museum dims their lights, sets up the bar and brings in the DJs. From 6 to 10 pm [...]
Celebrate Chinese New Year With Great Deals In San Francisco
No city outside of Asia celebrates Chinese New Year with such exuberance and fan fare as San Francisco. (Over 600,000 firecrackers make quite an impression!) The entire month of February is dotted with celebrations that culminate with the grand parade and community fair on February 27th. 2010 is the Year of the Tiger with New [...]
Elderhostel Becomes Exploritas.com
After 35 years of offering exceptional education adventures to the 55+ market, Elderhostels is taking on a new persona and becoming Exploritas. The not-for-profit educational tour company took a close look at their name and realized they no longer were exclusive to the senior market, and they rarely stayed in hostels. Their new name more [...]
World's Most Luscious Food Markets
Local food markets give a glimpse into the soul of a destination. The crops that local farmers grow and the culinary creations that food artisans produce speak to the history of the location and the traditions of its citizens. Nothing is more pleasing and engrossing than roaming among the stalls of a neighborhood farmer’s market [...]
Learn An Early American Craft in Nantucket
Next time you’re vacationing on Nantucket Island, don’t miss the opportunity to learn a traditional Early American Craft at the 1800 House, presented by the Nantucket Historical Association. A wide variety of half day classes are offered ranging from Miniature Sailor Valentines (shell art), Shorebird Woodcarving, Scrimshaw, Tin Metalcraft, Shaker Box Making and much, [...]
Tut Tut Tut, Don't Miss This Chance to see King Tut in the USA
If you’ve always yearned to visit King Tut’s tomb, but are hesitant to trek to the Middle East, you’re in luck – King Tut’s treasures will be touring the United States this year. History buffs and art enthusiasts will have three chances to view the precious golden relics from King Tut’s tomb as the “Golden [...]
Teach English Around the World and Be Paid To Travel
Most anyone who speaks English well can be trained to “Teach English As A Foreign Language” through the well known TEFL organization. TEFL Certification courses are offered all across the globe and usually require a 4 week commitment to study the course curriculum and do a bit of practice teaching. This international program enjoys wide [...]
Maine Inns and Arts Spring Festival Weekend
One of the reasons I love Spring so much, is that all of a sudden there are dozens of house and garden tours, artist open studios and antiques festivals to temp me away from my ho hum winter routine. This year I’ve found a new offering (well new to me anyway) in beautiful Kennebunkport Maine. [...]
