We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.
By Carmen Esate
When I travel I like to know all I can about the locals, and when given the chance to choose from safaris in South Africa, I knew I had my work cut out for me. The Zulu race is a big part of the country and I was excited, yet daunted to find out all I could about this proud people.
The Zulu heritage goes back many years, but they only became a unique people around the early 18th century, pulling away from the many clans that were scattered around the wilderness area. [Read more…]
By Louise
Traveling has long been a way of expressing yourself and getting in touch with the world. Similar to art, your choices in travel destinations and travel-style can be the manner in which you color your life and express your passions and ideas. For the traveling art-lover, finding galleries and museums around the globe may be your ideal vacation. Included here are a few of the top museums and galleries to visit around the world.
Located in Michigan, Park West Gallery is a summation of the American dream. Founder Albert Scaglione discovered a passion for fine art at a young age and desired to bring its beauty and benefits to the masses. This idea caused his founding of Park West Gallery in 1969, and caused immeasurable growth since. Scaglione went to school for business, and managed to create a brilliant business plan that meshed his love of art with business savvy in creating his own American dream. [Read more…]
By Louise
As the seasons change, many people find themselves looking forward to the footloose, fancyfree wandering that accompanies summer months. Your cabin fever could be cured on a jet-setting adventure, but it is more likely that your American summer travel includes hitting the road.
While road-tripping is a nearly universal pastime, your vehicle of choice can be far more tailored to your taste. Do you crave off-roading adventures? Fuel-efficiency? Or simply the ability to haul all of your friends and family in one vehicle? Included here are a few Ford models to consider before you head to the dealer. [Read more…]
By Louise
Traveling or otherwise going on tourist excursions can be some of the highlights of a person’s life, and no aspect of that should be altered just because someone in a traveling party has a disability of some sort, for example some type of hearing impairment.
But, because sensory input and communication ability is important, especially when in unfamiliar places, there are certain precautions that should be taken, and tips that should be followed. Consider the five below when dealing with the hearing disabled, including being sure you know ASL basics, choosing the right tour package, staying away from potentially dangerous situations, traveling with an interpreter, and avoiding assumptions about preference. [Read more…]
By Louise
Traveling to new places and locating streets are easy to do today with the use of mobile technology. While some people still use the traditional paper maps when going to new countries and cities, many have developed a liking to the GPS or the Global Positioning System.
In recent years, the number of people in the U.S. using their mobile phones for maps and GPS navigation reached 9.61 million. This figure from Statista.com covered the years 2009 to 2012.
Many travelers today rely on the GPS whether they are driving towards their destinations or simply doing the walking tour. It comes very handy when you’re visiting a new place with absolutely no idea where the shops, restaurants and other attractions are. Thanks to the growing number of location-based services as well, more people are able to find what they’re looking for without much difficulty. [Read more…]