Exploring the Hidden Jewish History of Barcelona
Barcelona 'Call'ing – hidden Jewish history next to Las Ramblas The history of Barcelona is closely connected with that of European Jewry and the city's Call (Catalan for Jewish district) is well preserved. So for anyone interested in tracing the path of their ancestors, or equally...
5 Out-of-the-Box Gift Getaways For Unique B&B Experiences
Holiday tradition calls for gathering with family and friends and sharing scrumptious foods and sweet treats, eggnog and stories of days gone by. But, what about changing things up a bit and taking your revelry on the road? Holiday getaways to a bed and breakfast...
Take The Kids On A Fossil Hunting Adventure In Great Britain
Prehistoric Britain - Great places to take the kids fossil hunting If you're looking for a bit of a different family outing next summer, why not go fossil hunting? The UK is absolutely packed to the rafters with fossils and it isn't just trained archaeologists that...
A Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in the UK
If you are looking for something unique this Christmas but really don’t fancy slogging it out on Oxford Street, why not enjoy your shopping with some of these magical festive experiences at the best Christmas Markets in the UK. London Southbank This market always offers a festive...
6 Weird and Wonderful Things To Do in New Zealand
Only In New Zealand! - Wonderfully Weird Things to Do I’m one of those oddball guys who enjoy trying the weird and wonderful and this carries over whenever I go on a vacation. I try to stay well clear from the usual tourist traps and head...
“The Ultimate Driving Experience” – Memorable or Forgetable?
60-Minute Ultimate Driving Experience Trip Report: Extreme Excitement or Ultimate Disappointment? The old adage, “if it is too good to be true, it usually is” certainly applied to the 60-Minute Ferrari Super Car Driving Experience offered by Groupon. Looking for the perfect gift for my husband...
Discover Umbria – The Beauty of Tuscany Without The Crowds
Known as ‘the green heart of Italy’ Umbria is less trodden than its much talked about neighbour, Tuscany. Yet Umbria offers a relaxing alternative without the crowds and expensive tourist prices with an equally impressive array of rich cultural and historical centres, edible treasures and...
Coober Pedy – Opal Capital of the World and Gem Of The Outback
Have you ever wondered where opals come from and how an opal is mined? The South Australian Outback town of Coober Pedy is surely one of the country’s most unusual destinations on the planet. Known as the ‘Opal Capital of the World’, there are much...
Spooky Road Trip Destinations for Halloween Lovers
My family and I make an annual family vacation revolving around Halloween. My love for the holiday rubbed off on my husband and, in turn, our children. Packing up the car and heading out on the open road has quickly become a favorite family tradition....
Discover Seductive, Secluded, Salento Italy
Discover the charm and beauty of Salento - Italy's less touristy vacation destination Salento is the southernmost region in Italy’s fashionable boot and is loved by Italians for its beautiful weather, long sandy beaches, delicious food, charming classical towns and vibrant festivals. As it’s only in...
America’s Top Native American Sites – A Fascinating Family Vacation Choice
Travel to Native American Sites And Experience Their Rich Cultural History [caption id="attachment_17448" align="alignnone" width="350"] Monument Valley Utah by victorfe[/caption] Why Travel to Native American Sites? Because Native Americans serve as caretakers for the land, a vacation to Native Indian sites provides visitors with the chance to relax...
Costa Del Sol – Spain’s Ideal Destination For Couples of All Ages
Costa Del Sol – The Ideal Destination For Couples Every year for as long as I can remember my partner and I have responded to the question of where we'll be heading on our summer holidays in the same way. It's the Costa Del Sol for...
Guide To Finding Spectacular Fishing In British Columbia
Guide To Spectacular Fishing in British Columbia I've always thought fishing is about much more than just catching fish. Don't get me wrong, there's no denying that a good fight with a Chinook salmon is always one of the highlights of the trip for anyone that knows...
America’s Top Camping Destinations – Perfect For Fall Travels
Pitch Your Tent at one of America's Top Camping Destinations If you’ve ever considered taking advantage of touring the United States and were thinking about doing some camping while you’re travelling around then you are in for a real treat. Take our unique vistas, for instance,...
Thailand’s Infamous Full Moon Party – Buckets of Fun
One of the world’s most famous nights of booze, music, and tripping-the-light-fantastic is the Full Moon Party in Thailand’s Koh Pangan island-- specifically in the crescent-shaped Haad Rin beach, which coincides, quite obviously, with the month’s most beautiful and mesmerizing full moon. How they got the...
Exploring Easter Island and Discovering Its Many Mysteries
Exploring Easter Island with its dramatic stone statues has drawn curious world travelers to its shores for centuries. Easter Island History On Easter Sunday in 1722, a Dutch explorer by the name of Admiral Jacob Roggeveen made landfall on an uncharted island in the Southeast Pacific. The...
Top 5 Must-See Sites in Southern India
Guide to the top tourist sites in Southern India: India has been grabbing the attention of a large number of tourists for many years. Every part of India has something to explore in its own way. To explore the rich and distinctive culture no other word...
Wander The Prosecco Road in North-East Italy For A Bubbly Good Adventure
An Introduction To The Prosecco Road in Northeast Italy. There was a time when Prosecco wine would be the drink of choice of only a few fortunate Italian northerners, a common presence at the end of their meals or to celebrate special occasions. But with exports...
Discover Saalbach Austria For Adventurous Holidays In Every Season
Adventurous Saalbach Holidays Deliver Excitement and Beauty in All Seasons Saalbach (also known as Saalbach-Hinterglemm) is a quintessentially beautiful Austrian municipality located near the city of Salzburg that offers some of the most spectacular skiing in Europe and is a wonderful winter holiday destination. However thanks...
Dublin Festival Season – All The Creative Fun You Can Handle
Festival Season in Dublin for 2012 The irreverent city of Dublin is fast becoming a stage for talented musicians, artists, street performers and film makers and as such can now boast a flamboyant line-up of world-class events for Dublin's Festival Season. Whether you’re an avid festival goer...