“If a blind man should gaze upon the world but one day, he should gaze upon Istanbul.” – Alphonse de Lamartine Few places elicit the “It's the most beautiful city I have ever seen!” reaction as frequently as Istanbul. Those were also my exact sentiments the first time I visited back in 2004. Today, 15 years later, as I stroll the empty streets of downtown Istanbul in the middle of the night, I remember why I have ever since felt this way. I … [Read more...]
Top 9 for 2019: What’s New in Minneapolis
Leisure travel and tourism news from the City by Nature Minneapolis – Not content to sit back and chill after one, big, football game, Minneapolis keeps building momentum and enticing more visitors with new hotels, restaurants and major sports news in 2019. In this Meet Minneapolis leisure travel round-up, here's more of what to look for in the coming year with our Top 9 for 2019. Minneapolis hosts the 2019 NCAA Men's Final Four: U.S. Bank … [Read more...]
Backpacking Across the Island of Malta, Gozo and Comino
Are you an experienced backpacker? Are you looking for a place to visit in Europe? Or are you a newbie backpacker who want to take it easy and slow on your first adventure? If you answer yes to one or more of the questions, Malta is the best bet. Many local and foreign travelers associate Malta with four awesome phrases or words — small, warm summer temperature, picturesque, and safe. Travelers who’ve been backpacking for a long time actually … [Read more...]
Japan Named Travel + Leisure’s 2018 Destination of the Year
(NEW YORK, NY) – Meredith Corporation's (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com) Travel + Leisure today announced that Japan is its 2018 Destination of the Year. In honoring the country, the brand's editors noted its rich history and skyrocketing number of international visitors, its exotic parks and temple gardens and its blend of vibrant cities, mountain trails and eclectic cuisine. The Travel + Leisure Destination of the Year is the place the editors … [Read more...]
Authentic Food Travel in Goa
A former Portuguese colony, Goa is situated on the western coast of India which has a rich history. There is a unique amalgamation of Portuguese and Indian architecture and culture which attracts many tourists all year round! Compared to the other Indian states, Goa is overtly different. The population of Goa consists of Roman Catholics, Hindus and a small portion of Muslim community. Goan Cuisine: A Perfect Balance Of The West And The … [Read more...]
Los Angeles by Serge Ramelli
This book showed up one day, still warm from sitting in the California sun. It is an impressive collection of epic photographs of this great city. The lightning in Ramelli's captures makes the City of Angels pop in a way not always seen. From downtown to the beaches, to architecture - these are inspiring photographs of America's second largest city. The photographs are laid out as double page spreads - providing maximum effect on the use of … [Read more...]
Puerto Vallarta’s Historical Center Declared a Culture Heirtage of the State of Jalisco
Puerto Vallarta – Puerto Vallarta's Historic Center is now a protected Cultural Heritage of the Mexican State of Jalisco. The declaration was made by the state's Department of Culture on July 21 via the official journal of Jalisco and makes the center of the city a protected area, with all the rights and privileges of a heritage protected by state and federal laws. The recognition includes the area from the beginning of the Malecon — where … [Read more...]
Road Trip Part 3: San Diego and Encinitas
International travelers are more than happy to tell you all about the people, places, and cultures of the world. There is nothing that can compare to the experience of exploring ancient cities in far away countries. To be emersed in the customs of a foreign land is an escape from one's self and education in life. In the U.S. we are so fascinated by the cultures of other countries that we often take for granted the diversity within our borders. … [Read more...]
Yet Another Reason to Visit Boston
History, charm, architecture, food, theatre, culture, arts, sports teams, universities, marathons, regattas and so much else. There are more reasons to visit Boston than I can count. As if it needed any more reasons for a visit... But after my recent trip to Boston, my first one in four long years, I've found yet another one. The Seaport district, just east of Downtown Crossing and across the Bass River, has been reborn from a rusty junkyard to a … [Read more...]
Road Trip Part 1: Branson to Bisbee
On April 1st, 2012 I set out on my first road trip from Northern Indiana to Southern California. By November 2014 I had added four more similar trips, each time taking a different route. It's easy to say that the journey is better than the destination, but the reality is, the longer the road trip, the greater the monotony. Fortunately, there is relief that comes from finding great places to stop, stretch your legs, take some pictures, get … [Read more...]
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