Brazil’s Emerald Coast: Rio de Janeiro
Richard Frisbie visits Brazil’s emerald coast in the state of Rio de janeiro, and enjoys snorkeling, boating and local cuisine.
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Havana Dining: Eating Cuban at the Source
Dining Tips in Exciting, Tasty Havana Cuba By Nicholas Gilman “You don’t go to Cuba to eat,” just about everybody had warned me. “There’s nothing… NOTHING!” admonished my friend Ruth, who gives food tours of Mexico. Well, it turns out it’s not true. I’d been to Cuba once, ten years ago, and my culinary memories…
Traveling with Small Dogs: 8 Expert Tips
Tips for flying with a dog. Expert Jason Rich gives advice on how to bring your small dog on the plane. Carriers to use, what to bring, and expert advice.
Winneshiek County, Iowa: Canoeing the Upper Iowa River
Roman Skaskiw takes a canoe trip on the Upper Iowa River, fishing and observing the wildlife including eagles and nesting ducks, catching fish, and camping in Iowa
Santa Catarina: A Quiet Corner of Brazil
Santa Catarina, Brazil, a quiet corner, to celebrate Octoberfest with the German community, visit Parque Unipraias Camboriú, and enjoy the Planalto Serrano.
Ecotourism in Cancun: Wilder Than We Expected!
Cancun ecotourism: visiting Cancun, Mexico, and finds lots of interesting ecotourism activities like caving, ziplining and dining with a Mayan family.
Insider Egypt: the Pyramids and Me
Egypt: Ed Wetschler overcomes his claustrophobia to climb through narrow passageways to the center of Khafre’s pyramids in Egypt.
AA Adds Flights from Dallas to Madrid Starting May 1
Good news for Texans! American Airlines will launch service from Dallas/Fort Worth to Madrid, Spain next year. Beginning May 1, 2009, American will inaugurate daily nonstop flights between Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) aboard 225-seat Boeing 767-300 aircraft in two-class configuration. American Airlines’ flight #56 will depart Dallas/Ft. Worth…
Hancock Shaker Village: Plain and Simple
Hancock Shaker Village: Plain and Simple By Richard Bauman The Shakers are remembered mostly for their extraordinary handcrafted furniture, but they were so much more than just furniture. A visit to Hancock Shaker Village, near Pittsfield, Massachusetts, opens doors to better understanding of the Shakers’ way of living. In all, the Shakers established 18 communities…
Elko County, Nevada: Where the Skies Are Not Cloudy All Day
By Stephen Hartshorne I had so much fun on my trip to Elko County, Nevada, I don’t know where to begin. I guess you’d have to say the most striking thing is the scenery. In New England, where I’m from, you can hardly see the next farm over. Out there in the “high desert”, as…
Vaughantown: An Enclave of English in the Heart of Spain
Vaughantown: An Enclave of English in the Heart of Spain If you’re looking for an adventure and a chance to learn more about the people and the culture of Spain, you should consider a trip to VaughanTown. You get to stay at a four-star luxury hotel in the Spanish countryside at no charge, with food…
An American Behind the Wheel in England
A hilarious recounting of an older American’s first encounter with British roundabouts, peculiar signage, and especially, driving on the right side.