A helicopter pilot by trade, my favorite way to take in the fall foliage for years has been to cruise around on a sunny day at about five hundred feet when colors are at their peak. It was my favorite - until I rode a bicycle down Virginia’s Creeper Trail in autumn. Sure, the more vertically challenged can still get great expansive views by driving down the Blue Ridge Parkway or Skyline Drive. Still, there is just something about being in the … [Read more...]
Road Trip Part 5: Pittsburgh to NYC
Some of the best experiences we have in the United States occur when traveling and some of our best experiences when traveling are due to spontaneity. I am always driving around the U.S., either for work or fun, and more often than not an impulsive detour is part of the agenda. One of the more enjoyable, and surprisingly economical, detours started off as a weekend visit to Pittsburgh, PA. It quickly became something more. Pittsburgh, … [Read more...]
Ultimate Winnipeg Travel Guide
Delicious food, wine, culture, history, outdoor adventures and nature: here is my ultimate Winnipeg travel guide! Ultimate Winnipeg Travel Guide! Winnipeg was once open prairie land, a region that aboriginals used as a trading center long before the arrival of Europeans. Situated at the bottom of the Red River Valley and Assiniboine River, Winnipeg’s landscape is still as beautiful today as it once was. Named the “Chicago of the North”, … [Read more...]
Romantic tour Verona: city of Romeo and Juliet
Verona is one of the most romantic city in the world; the town of Love, as a lot of people use to call Verona. This because of the words Verona and love go hand in hand like Romeo and Juliet. It is not difficult to understand why Shakespeare chose this city for his unfortunate lovers. Verona is the city of the Arena, the Roman Amphitheater so majestic and full of poetry that everyone in the world envy us for the emotions that can give. Verona … [Read more...]
6 Reasons to Take A Food Tour in Alsace with L’Alsaciette
I visited the Alsace region of France for a quick weekend over the American Thanksgiving holiday. I flew into Geneva, Switzerland and then took a train to Basel before transferring to a local train to Colmar, France. On quick trips such as this, I avoid car rentals. I prefer to take advantage of public transportation and the deluge of culture that accompanies it. On this particular trip, I was really looking forward to trying the food and … [Read more...]
Gardens of Singapore
What comes to mind when you hear the name Singapore? For me, it’s high rises, global finance, the famed marina and, of course, that huge infinity pool overlooking the city. But, to my surprise, these were not the things I noticed when I first arrived. Instead, what caught my attention was how green and alive with plants the city was. It started directly at Changi airport, where I immediately spotted the living green wall in the arrivals hall … [Read more...]
New Brunswick, Canada Invites Travelers to Tackle Winter Head-On
Five Reasons to #ExploreNB this Snow Season NEW BRUNSWICK (January 2017) – With the highest snowfall in the Canadian Maritimes, winter in New Brunswick delivers a number of reasons for travelers to come out of hibernation and enjoy the province’s cold weather culture. From snow-filled outdoor adventures to festivals, here are just five ways to discover real winter in New Brunswick. Winter Glamping Ridgeback Lodge, located less than … [Read more...]
Old Town Tallinn Estonia – January 2018
Old Town Tallinn Estonia originally dates back some eight centuries. This part of town is surrounded by a number of towering stone walls that were originally built to protect the city. The old town is a mix of cobblestone streets, plazas, restaurants, hotels and plenty of small shops. One can easily walk from one side to the other in about 25 minutes but one doesn't just want to rush through this part of the city. Rather, take one's time and move … [Read more...]
Santa Fe, New Mexico: Explore The Arts
Santa Fe and art go together like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. This northern New Mexico town has been attracting artists for decades. Like magnets, they are drawn to the magical light, turquoise sky and starkly stunning landscape. Galleries galore and top-notch museums attract art appreciators like bees to honey. Georgia O’Keeffe was deeply inspired by Santa Fe. At her namesake museum, you’ll find plenty of examples of her sensual, … [Read more...]
Added Flights, Expanded Train Service Offer Easy Travel Options to Colorado Ski Resorts
DENVER – New direct flights to and from Colorado’s eight regional airports and expanded service on the Winter Park Express will provide skiers and riders from across the country easy and convenient travel options to their favorite Colorado ski resorts by train, plane or car this winter. The Amtrak Winter Park Express, coming off a highly successful inaugural season, will offer expanded service for the 2017-18 ski season. The Winter Park … [Read more...]
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