- the official press release from the German Tourism Office ( www.cometogermany.com ) Charming river-cities, medieval towns, winding streets, charming shops and delicious edibles are irresistible charms of Bavaria, a multifaceted travel destination. The beautiful historic towns of Bamberg, Coburg, Rothenburg, Passau and Regensburg as well as Bavaria's capital Munich deliver all this without breaking the bank. Easily accessible and combined by … [Read more...]
Five Days in New York City
New York, the largest city in the USA boasts incredible stimuli 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether it be visual, noise or activity related. This is a city that doesn't sleep with services available 24/7. How many large cities have metros that never shut down - New York's metro runs all day and night 365 days a year. Those who live here sometimes need to escape the "craziness"; those who visit perhaps come here for this. This is not a … [Read more...]
Ray’s Apartment
En la escuela me ensenaron que en el Apartheid no todos son iguales y no importa la ley, por eso me molesto con las cosas que veo, eschame brother: "fuck you bloqueo! "pero entindelo man tamalo como quieras, la politica no cabe en la azucarera. In school they teach me that in Apartheid Not everyone is equal and the law doesn't care, Because of this the things I see bother me, Listen to me brother: Fuck you embargo! But I understand … [Read more...]
Acapulco: Litterly the Mother of all Mexican Resorts
I was walking on the Costera Miguel Alemn, Acapulco's main thoroughfare, with a colleague who had last visited the city in the early 1960s when he remarked, "I can't believe how Acapulco now looks! When I was last here all I remember is the grit, annoying peddlers, polluted beaches and unsafe streets. Look at it now!" He continued, "Now what some travellers once described as 'a dazzling resort spreading on the green towering Sierra Madre del … [Read more...]
Monkey in Hotel Room, Varanasi, India
Reluctantly we left Varanasi despite the naked people sitting in the dirty streets, the unbelievable amount of cow poop clogging the narrow streets, the CONSTANT power outages, the smelly garbage everywhere, the people urinating and defecating in open view along some of the ghats, terrible pollution, large bellied obviously malnourished children, incredible poverty, CONSTANT badgering and aggressive pan handling by the touts and "guides" (worst … [Read more...]
Hawaii – Bay Area Residents, A Thousand Reasons to Smile
Hawaii's Sights, Sounds, Fragrances, Flavors, and Aloha Spirit Showcased in March HONOLULU - If Bay Area residents start feeling like they are being immersed in Hawaii's wondrous culture, beauty, and music in March, they won't be alone. Under the alluring theme, Hawaii: A Thousand Reasons to Smile, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), along with its Island Chapters (Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii's Big Island) will charm Bay … [Read more...]
Top 5 Budget Winter Sun Destinations
5 Hot Spots that Won't Break the Bank As temperatures continue to drop in the Northern Hemisphere, more and more people can't wait to escape to some winter sun. Exclusive resorts in the Caribbean and year-round warm climates have often been viewed as the priority of the rich but there are plenty of fantastic destinations which offer sun, sea, sand (and more) to travelers on a budget. Dominican Republic, Caribbean The ultimate by-word … [Read more...]
Iran; the most misunderstood country of the world!
Over the years when talking to a foreign tourist who has come to my motherland for the very first time I've gotten used to hearing expressions such as "wow! I see you have restaurants in Iran!", or "Believe me Iran was not what I'd thought", "I never thought you had such a beautiful country" and so on. For the global public opinions and the mass majority who do not have any particular way of knowing a distant land rather than relying on the … [Read more...]
McGees Landing, Louisiana – January 2009
McGees Landing Louisiana - McGee's Landing is located in the heart of Cajun country and is a must visit for anyone traveling in the southern part of Louisiana. Floating guesthouses, a full restaurant serving a variety of authentic "swamp meals" including crayfish and alligator, live music at times, and their infamous swamp tours makes any visit here a memorable experience. On private high powered fan air boats you go deep into the heart of one of … [Read more...]
A Safari through Cuba’s Wilderness Island
I felt content as our catamaran gently sailed through the gentle waters of Bahia de Nipes on our way to Cayo Saeta, located 120 km (75 mi) southeast city of Holguin in eastern Cuba. The bar on the catamaran was open and everyone in our group with drinks in their hands was enjoying the massage of the soothing breeze. We lazed in this glorious do-nothing atmosphere, thinking of the day we would soon spend on a pristine island, literally … [Read more...]
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