The great outdoors is in! And there is no better place to take it all in than San Diego. From open-air movie and music venues to an array of al fresco dining options to a plethora of recreational offerings, there is no shortage of ways to revel in the sunshine while safely enjoying all that San Diego has to offer. Al Fresco All Around Streetside standouts include Little Italy’s Nolita Hall restaurant and bar with its eclectic boho style and … [Read more...]
Living in the Archipelago That Whale Sharks Call Home – Interview with Founder of the Mafia Island Tourism Association, Peter Byrne
Out in the middle of the Indian ocean, the water is shimmering in deep emerald green. A traditional dhow rocks gently against the lapping ripples. Next to the boat, a group of divers are flipping their fins in excitement and snorkeling alongside with a whale shark, the biggest fish in the ocean and a species now classified as endangered. This is not a typical scene on any tropical island. This experience – and all its other attractions in one … [Read more...]
Celebrate Virginia Oyster Month With Virginia Beach’s Famous Lynnhaven Oysters
Virginia Beach, Va. – October 29, 2020 – While many associate November with turkey, in Virginia it’s oyster month. Virginia Beach is a particularly special place to celebrate because of its geographic location; sitting at the meeting point of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, the destination’s waterways are a magnet for dozens of species of fish and shellfish and home to the world renowned Lynnhaven oysters. Lynnhaven oysters are a local … [Read more...]
10 Top Reasons to Visit Vietnam
Ranging from leisurely to adventurous travellers, Vietnam has something in store for everyone. This country can be visited throughout the year. People with different tastes, preferences and age group can enjoy Vietnam. I travelled to this beautiful country back in 2017 with my husband and 6 year old daughter. From my experience here are the 10 top reasons to visit Vietnam. 1. Stunning natural beauty Vietnam is one of the most beautiful places … [Read more...]
Underwater Exploration Institute, Bermuda – March 2020
Underwater Exploration Institute is one of the must visit attractions on the island; their focus is on education and appreciation of the under water world which surrounds Bermuda. The diversity of sea life contained off Bermuda’s shores is remarkable. Bermuda exists because of an old volcano – the land on the island is a limestone cap covering the original lava from the volcano. The drop off is precipitous around the island – down several miles … [Read more...]
Visit Galway to see Ireland at its best
Galway offers one of the most diverse visitor experiences in Ireland, with a plethora of different attractions to choose from around the city. Its contemporary nature has seen the city chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2020, with its mix of sport, festivals, history and more appealing to travellers of all ages. Read on to find our why Galway is one of the best places to visit in Ireland. Galway is the home of festivals Galway … [Read more...]
Ways to Earn While Travelling
Travelling is one of the single most enjoyable pastimes shared by people today. With the emergence of budget airlines as well as the effects of a competitive market, travelling to new, exotic places is within reach for a lot more people than before. However, the costs can still stack up, and sometimes a budget holiday to a cheap destination can get old if that’s all you can afford. The solution to this common problem is actually a rather simple … [Read more...]
The Top 10 Reasons I Love Taipei
Taipei City is the capital city of Taiwan, a state in East Asia bounded by China, Japan and the Philippines. It is the political, economic, educational and cultural centre of Taiwan (or more correctly The Republic of China), a modern metropolis with a thriving economy and a vibrant tourism industry. People who flock to Taipei are there for the street food, the night markets, the historical artifacts, the hot springs and its many upscale shops. If … [Read more...]
Escape Winter: Budget-Friendly Ocean Fishing in Puerto Penasco
Do you find yourself staring out your office window at the snow and gray sky day-dreaming about fishing on the ocean in your flip-flips with a cold beer? Is your dream squashed when your bank account balance doesn’t support pricey winter fishing hot spots like San Diego and Florida? If so, I’ll fill you in on a little secret of mine. 210 miles south of Phoenix is a sleepy little fishing village on the Sea of Cortez called Puerto Penasco or … [Read more...]
MGM National Harbor—Local Flavors, International Appeal
It may sound like a crock of balderdash to start out a review of a luxury resort with a statement about how happy the employees seem. Or that the property has transformed an area by emphasizing local hiring and local artists. But cross my heart, the service people weren’t smiling at Maryland’s MGM National Harbor resort because they were Westworld robots. And the place has such regional roots that the very clay from the property … [Read more...]
