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- 13 FebEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best wine regions in California
Monterey
Someone who hasn’t been in California (or hasn’t been much in California) might think that there is not that much there except for beaches and urban jungles and Hollywood celebrities. But the wine lover can find something much more to his or her taste there: vineyards all over the place.
There are no less than 107 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in California, and although Napa Valley is probably the most well known on them, it is merely the tip of the iceberg. So if wine is your passion, California will be a dream come true for your tastebuds, nose and eyes. Here are the best wine regions in California. …
- tomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 islands you have to see before you die
Vieques
Islands are cool place to visit for at least to reasons. One, there’s the possibility that you have to (or can) take the boat to get to your destination. Two, they are (most of the time, and we are not talking about giants like Greenland) small enough so that you can explore them properly over the span of one holiday.
Besides that, the stereotypical island has beaches, palm trees and sunny weather, what’s not to like about that? But regardless of your tastes in island climate and geography, here are some bits of land that you must be crazy not to like. Here are the top 5 islands you have to see before you die. …
- 11 Feberato in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Trip to London that will not Break the Bank
London is certainly one of the most popular cities in the world and unfortunately this enduring popularity means that enjoying a trip there can often be expensive. Fortunately, there are ways of enjoying a fantastic weekend in the capital of the UK without having to spend huge amounts of cash on travel, accommodation and attractions, and this whole process starts by finding one of the many low cost flights available to bring you into the city from your chosen local airport. … - 10 Feblizzy_a in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Best resort towns for off-piste skiing
When you’re just learning the ropes of skiing, cross country and alpine skiing are enough to raise your adrenaline levels through the roof. But as you get better, your appetite for skiing will probably change, and you will find yourself looking for something a bit more adventurous.Off-piste skiing (also known as backcountry skiing) is the perfect mix of freedom, exhilaration, untouched snow and wild scenery. It involves more effort than regular skiing, not only because you’re completely on your own (no supervision or maintenance crews), and sometimes no mechanized access to the slopes. So if this is the thing for you, here are the best resort towns for off-piste skiing. …
- itachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 huge statues in the world
Monuments, whether they were built specifically to commemorate a person or event, or they’ve simply become significant throughout history, are one of those things that tourists usually hunt during their travels.Oftentimes, monuments are important from a historical point of view (and you might learn a thing or two, and boast to your fellow travelers later), or maybe they are just so impressive that you’ve got to see them. Regardless of your motives, here are the top 10 huge statues in the world, in case you want to visit them. …
- papillon in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Where to eat the best pie in the US
Pie, the delicious baked dish made of pastry crust filled with all sort of delicious things, is probably one of the best known American dishes. Sweet or savory pies have been baked in the US since the colonists came from Europe, and some say that early variations of the recipe date back to Roman times.Pies can come in variety of shapes, sizes and fillings, from bite sized goodies to huge pies that can feed an entire family. Home-baked pies are the best, but if you want to take your pie-dining experience into the outside world, there are a couple of places that will satisfy your craving. Here are some suggestions on where to eat the best pie in the US. …
- erato in Blogs we Love | NO COMMENTS
Wandering the world with Vagabondish
No doubt, here are quite a lot of good travel blog out there you could read all day long. One of these wonderful blogs is Vagabondish – The Travelzine for Today’s Vagabond. I have found a lot of great stories, from the most amazing travel adventures to the latest travel news and tips.I have decided to discover all the secrets of this travel blog.So here we are on the main page, among nice pictures and headlines that sound really interesting, what next? The reader can hardly believe that one person had seen so much of the world. But it’s true, this guy has really seen at least half the world. …
- 08 FebEdina in Fun and Travel | 2 COMMENTS
Camping tips for families
Camping is great, and there are few travelers who haven’t spent their youth yearning for the next big outing with their families and friends. But now in the age of internet and Xbox, it might be a bit difficult to convince your kids to come without a fuss on your family camping trip, and even more difficult to make it so that they have fun.But once you convince them, their sense of wonder guarantees that they will find interesting everything, from campfires to critters and even camping food. So here are some camping tips for families, that can help you make your trip more pleasant. …
- tylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
10 places to visit in 2011
Antwerp
It has been little over a month since the New Year began, and time is running out quickly for the tourist who wants to cram in as many destinations as possible this year. And I say this because there are a lot of destinations that are in the limelight this year!
Upcoming events always influence the development of a particular destination, and many of the locations on the list are just starting to become really popular. So here are the 10 places to visit in 2011. …
- tibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 adventure travel destinations in Alaska
Among all the other states of the US, Alaska is special on several accounts. Not only is it the largest, but it is also separated from the rest, and the coldest on top of it all. Granted, judging by this description, Alaska is not exactly the typical holiday destination.But Alaska has gone a long way since it was bought in 1867 for 2 cents an acre, and the frozen wasteland (as it was referred to) became a great destination for adventure travelers who don’t mind a bit of cold. So for those who need a bit of excitement in their lives, here are the top 5 adventure travel destinations in Alaska. …
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