RSSMay|08|2011
Places To See Before It’s Too Late
Posted by Noemi as Arts & Culture, Asia, Destinations
The only thing permanent in life is change. Many years down the road, things will be different and in terms of travel, there might be destinations that are accessible today and might be gone tomorrow. I guess that’s why MSN Travel featured 11 places that world travelers should go see NOW before they disappear. I picked some of the destinations that really interested me. Here they are.
Babylon
Babylon, a city of both history and legend, has been seriously damaged by war and development, and those remain the two major threats to the ancient city. The U.S. war in Iraq continues to endanger Babylon and other ancient sites in Iraq, and Iraqi officials’ own plans for post-war Babylon could be just as destructive.
It’s sad that the place which is known to be the cradle …
Jan|28|2011
Good Places to Eat in Lima
Posted by as Around The World, Arts & Culture, Destinations, Food and Drink
Lima – Peru’s capital and also its largest city – is quite the popular tourist location. People come to visit it all around the year, and the city is able to offer a wide variety of things to do all the time, regardless of when you chose to make your trip. If you’re going to be staying for a while, you’ve got a large selection of museums and events to explore, so you should by no means feel bored at any point of your trip.
One of the things that’s important to arrange properly in any tourist trip is the food – it’s a factor many people take for granted, only to find themselves puzzled in trying to find a good place to grab a snack while they’re exploring the location they’re at. A short walk around the busier downtown areas should show you a large …
Jan|26|2011
Experience Chile’s Cuisine
Posted by as Around The World, Arts & Culture, Family, Food and Drink
Chile is a popular tourist destination, especially among those who enjoy tasty treats and generally exploring the cuisines of the various places they go to. If you’re visiting Chile, you should definitely set aside some time to indulge in the nation’s quite broad selection of foods and treats – and this is especially valid for those of you who enjoy spicier foods, as Chile is one of the most popular sources of such food in the world!
If you want to try out some of the more traditional meals, stay away from the central coast – this area is primarily populated by foreigners and thus offers mostly foreign cuisine and not so many traditional local meals. Still, the selection here can be quite tasty regardless, so you can still try them out a bit.
If you want to try out some of Chile’s traditional hot soups, …
Jan|23|2011
Escape the Winter to a Brazilian Beach
Posted by as Americas, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Destinations, Getaways, Luxurious
The winter can be a wonderful season but the heavy snow isn’t exactly by everyone’s taste – some people still crave the hot Sun’s beams in the summer and wish they could find some relaxation on a beach and escape the winter. And the truth is, if you know how to get the most of your travels, you should be able to find a fantastic place for relaxation at one of Brazil’s great beaches.
However, you should never rush such trips. You can ruin all the magic of spending a winter on a beach if you aren’t properly prepared for the whole ordeal – and the best way to prepare yourself is to simply read up! Make sure you take a look at this list of the ten top beaches in Brazil, in order to get a good idea which places are worth visiting. Be prepared …
Jan|20|2011
Enjoy the Winter in Copenhagen
Posted by as Adventure, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Europe, Historical, Luxurious
Winter is full of magic and adventure for most, and if you’re looking for an interesting place to spend this year’s snowy season, you may want to give Copenhagen a try. It may definitely not be on the top of your list of ideas, but only those who’ve visited Copenhagen during one of its winters know how magical the whole experience can be, and how much joy it can bring into your holidays – so really, if you haven’t been to Copenhagen in the winter yet, now’s the time to check it out!
Copenhagen really changes during the winter – there are a lot of places to visit and things to see, so if you’re looking to make this holiday an interesting one, look no further. You should definitely start your search with the Tivoli Christmas market – apart from being the perfect location to do your …
Dec|20|2010
Out Of The Books Into The World
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Arts & Culture, Books, Destinations, Family, Trends
The Da Vinci Code. Harry Potter. Angels and Demons. These are some of the most famous books in the recent years, and more than inspiring people to bury their noses in their pages, the stories have urged people to get out of their homes to go discover the real world behind the books. You’ve probably heard of people actually going on a trip with the places in the Da Vinci Code as part of their itinerary.
I remember meeting a French woman who used her vacation time to visit every single place mentioned in the Da Vinci Code. The Louvre was, of course, easy for her to visit, but she also went out of her way to travel to Scotland and the United States, just to see for herself what the places were actually like. Statistics …
Oct|10|2010
If I Were to Eat, Pray, Love…
Posted by Noemi as Adventure, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Books, Destinations, Features, Travelogger
Who wouldn’t want to be in Elizabeth Gilbert’s shoes? She got paid to travel to three beautiful countries and write about it! Then again, she did have her fair share of troubles in life, but don’t we all?
The movie has recently been released, though I haven’t seen it yet. I actually do not know if I am going to watch it – reading the book was difficult enough for me. Don’t get me wrong – I did enjoy reading the book, but some parts were just a tad too close to home.
In any case, just like countless other women out there, I have found myself wishing for the same opportunity – to embark on my own Eat, Pray, Love journey. Given that I just might have that chance – albeit …
Sep|30|2010
Travellers: Peter Mayle
Posted by Zahir as Arts & Culture, Europe, Food and Drink, People
When I want to do some seriously relaxing armchair travelling I turn to Peter Mayle, who has written some of the best books on what life is really like in the Provence region of France, as well as its wonderful food and drink!
Born in 1939 in Brighton, England, Mayle spent 15 years of his career in the cut-throat world of advertising before becoming a writer in the mid-seventies. He started off writing educational books for children on useful topics such as sex education.
In 1989 his most famous book, “A Year In Provence” detailing his life in Provence was published and became an international bestseller. More books followed, as well as contributions to numerous magazines and newspapers around the world.
According to sources, Mr.Mayle and his wife left the home in Provence he so aptly described in “A Year..” to return to the …
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Sep|13|2010
Fort Galle: South Asia’s Gem
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Arts & Culture, Asia, Historical, Hotels, Romantic
Galle Fort is often called the gem of South Asia, and after a 2-week holiday there, I cannot agree more. Upon entering the fort’s walls, one is transported to another world – one that existed centuries ago. Old merchants villas line the streets where a quiet street-life prevails and just recently, a handful of “boutique hotels” and specialty shops have sprouted around, all keeping in line with the romantic architecture of old Asia.
We rented the most charming “Emma Villa” through the Galle Fort Hotel, and it came with two very sweet houseboys, Sanjay and Nissanka as well as a nanny Harmony (who we later discovered was actually called Ramani) who although didn’t speak a word of English, was a dream with our two energetic toddlers. The house was beautifully furnished (with a tiny swimming pool no less) but the best part was the …
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Dec|07|2008
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Posted by Noemi as Arts & Culture, Destinations, Events, Family, Festivals, United States
Are you looking for something new to do this Christmas? Perhaps your circumstances might call for a change. Perhaps you are looking at not spending the holidays at home. Whatever reason you may have for wanting to do something different this Christmas, here is one good idea – visit The Great Dickens Christmas Fair.
It is being held in San Francisco so if you are near the area, you are in luck. The Great Dickens Fair brings the past to life:
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair: A holiday adventure into Victorian London, partying with hundreds of costumed players in 90,000+ square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance parties and Christmas shops on winding lanes. It’s a twilight evening in Charles Dickens’ London Town – a city filled with lively and colorful characters from both literature …
