When I was initially invited to be a guest at the Lodge at Nakoma, I admit I had to look up its whereabouts. I was very familiar with the Tahoe region of Northern California, what with the numerous skiing and camping trips I used to indulge in (and still do occasionally), but hadn't explored past Lake Tahoe. The Nakoma Resort is less than an hour northwest from Truckee/Lake Tahoe and is nestled amidst the pine trees, with the majestic Sierras as … [Read more...]
3 Historical UK City’s To Visit This Summer!
Are you heading to the UK this summer? Perhaps you're planning a little 'Staycation' or maybe you're visiting from abroad to discover the bright lights of London town. Either way, there are some stunning areas of the country that should most definitely be explored at least once in your lifetime! Having made the decision around February last year to discover more of my own country, my eyes have been truly opened. For some reason, I've always … [Read more...]
Guide to National Parks of the United States by National Geographic, 8th Edition
This is the 8th edition of this guide - released in time for the National Park's 100th anniversary. This is a best seller - since first released in 1989 this guide has sold over 125 million copies! In order to update this edition, contributors revisited all of the 59 National Parks. The guide is divided by parks located in the East, Midwest, South Central, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, Pacific Southwest, Pacific Northwest and Alaska - and its … [Read more...]
Philadelphia State of Mind
For an L.A. girl, Philadelphia beckons with the charms of time – stratums of culture, history, beauty – that result in a city pulsating with energy. Sure, sunshine, palm trees and sandy beaches sparkle on the surface, but the City of Brotherly Love, enriched by centuries, fascinates in a way newer American cities cannot compete with. With the Democratic National Convention coming in July, this 17th century town is about to explode. With 18 … [Read more...]
SouthWest Germany Celebrates 500 Years of Beer Purity Laws with Tours, Festivals, an Exhibition and Tastings in 2016
SouthWest Germany, a region known for its variety of beers from cult classics to craft beers, is experiencing a renaissance in beer fashion and production. Beer lovers and travelers will have to put SouthWest Germany at the top of their bucket list in 2016: Exhibitions, festivals, brewery tours and beer hiking paths are only the beginning of this state's celebration of the 500 Years of Beer Purity! The Technoseum in Mannheim will dedicate an … [Read more...]
Tips on visiting the Cheltenham Festival
Although visitors to this blog will know that we take great pride in bringing you travel highlights from the most distant corners of the globe, it’s often easy to accidentally overlook some magnificent attractions on our own doorstep. So seeing as we brought you some recent snapshots of Ireland, we thought it would be apt to show you one reason why thousands of Irish people come to the UK each springtime - the Cheltenham … [Read more...]
Save the Date! 9th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Returns March 31 – April 3 2016
A tradition that embodies the sophistication and refinement of the world’s finest culinary talents and restaurants in the world is set to arrive this spring for a once-in-a-lifetime food and wine celebration. WHAT: Pebble Beach Food & Wine, the preeminent food and wine festival attracting the most revered and talented chefs from across the globe, returns to Pebble Beach Resorts for the ninth year in a row, March 31 – April 3, 2016. Presented … [Read more...]
8 Things to do in Cambridge, UK
Cambridge is a tourist favourite here in the UK, and I should know having called this city home for almost 24 years now. The summertime seems to become increasingly busy year on year, sometimes I wonder just how everyone fits among the quaint cobbled streets of little Cambridge. It’s no big surprise that this city is a popular destination, there’s an abundance of rich history, world famous universities and of course the Cambridge punting … [Read more...]
Rocky Mountain Blues
“Southern Alberta is a "black hole" when it comes to accessible tourism, it’s what I’d like to see change,” says Garry Brown, owner of the newly formed Rocky Mountain Wheelchair Tours, a division of 4seasons Transportation. “Accessibility laws are provincial. (So) there (is no enforcement) in our national parks. It’s all voluntary.” Alberta Parks is aiming for inclusion, but currently their website lists only disabled access campsites. … [Read more...]
A Guide To Africa’s Great Migration
The Great Migration of Africa is one of the most fascinating events of the wild that a wildlife lover can witness. It is the great annual journey of 1.5 million wildebeest along with nearly 200,000 Zebras and some other animals like antelopes from the plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania to the grasslands of Maasai Mara in Kenya. This great journey begins as the lands of south Serengeti become dry and the animals head north in search of food … [Read more...]
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