Tag: Travel
Mykonos – Best Places To Visit, Best Things To Do
Take a dose of St. Tropez‘s chic lifestyle add a hefty dose of Ibiza nightlife, mix together and, voilà, you have Mykonos! Named after the hero Mykonos, son of Anios, King of Delos, who was born to the god Apollo and the nymph Reo, this Cyclades island is a favorite of the jetsetter crowd. The…
Bari, Italy – The Hidden Gem Tourists Always Miss
With seaside charm, a quaint old town, narrow meandering alleyways lined with trattorias, cafes, and local boutiques as well as Italy’s longest promenade … Bari has it all. Yet, this hidden gem along the Adriatic Sea is so often overlooked! The medieval port city of Bari has a fascinating history dating to the Bronze Age.…
Pompeii – When Life Stood Still
With the hot Summer days finally over, people in Pompeii were enjoying the cooler temperatures of Fall. Wagons and chariots traversed the streets, merchants were open, the sidewalks busy with shoppers and workers. Then ash and volcanic debris began to drift down from the sky. It was that day in October, 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius…
Get Your Passport Renewed Faster With New Online Passport Renewal
Reprinted from TimeOut|USA Written by Gerrish Lopez The State Department launched the new service, making the process easier for qualifying American travelers Big news for American travelers: The U.S. Department of State just made renewing your passport easier than ever. As of September 18, 2024, the new online passport renewal system is officially live, letting…
Ljubljana – Discovering Slovenia’s Fairy Book Capital
Ljubljana, the picturesque fairy book capital of Slovenia, is nestled along the Ljubljana River and framed by the majestic Julian Alps. Ljubljana (pronounced lube-lee-ah-na) is the smallest capital city in Europe. Home to the University of Ljubljana with a student body of 50,000, this city of 300,000 residents has a youthful vibe (the average age…
Gran Canaria – Experience A Slice Of Paradise
Draped in sunshine with over 60km of sandy beaches surrounded by the Atlantic and mild temperatures, it is no wonder Gran Canaria is considered by many to be a slice of paradise. Situated just 150km from Morocco and the Western Sahara, Gran Canaria is the third largest of Spain’s eight Canary Islands. Las Palmas de…
Cinque Terre – Best Places To Visit, Best Things To Do
Carved into the cliffs of the Maritime Alps and the Apennines as if created for a Disney movie, sit the Italian Riviera villages of Cinque Terre (in fact, it was the inspiration for the Disney animation film”Luca”). Consisting of five ancient fishing villages – Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore – Cinque Terre…
Torremolinos – Best Things To Do, Best Places To Visit
Situated along Spain‘s Costa del Sol just 14 km from Malaga, Torremolinos is one of Europe’s favorite playgrounds. Dating back to 1482, it was originally a small fishing town. In the early sixties, it was transformed into Costa del Sol’s first resort and soon became a favorite destination for Hollywood celebrities. Frank Sinatra, Briggite Bardot,…
Barcelona – Best Places To Visit and Best Things To See
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and framed by the majestic Montserrat mountain range, Barcelona is like no other city. Cosmopolitan, trendy, avant-guard, artsy … there are so many ways to describe this iconic city. It is no wonder that Barcelona, Spain is one of the world’s most visited destinations! The capital of Spain’s fiercely independent Catalonia…
Perast – Best Things To See and Do
Located just a few kilometers from Kotor, the charming coastal town of Perast, Montenegro should not be missed! Overlooking the Verige Strait on a cape that separates the Bay of Risano from the Bay of Kotor, this UNESCO World Heritage village is only 1.5km long and can easily be walked in a matter of minutes.…