Many western tourists to Thailand only see Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya. A pity, because Korat, Thailand’s second largest city is the gem of Thailand’s north-east, with tons of things to see and do for tourists and residents alike. Korat is very popular with Thais, but not so popular with western tourists. If you’re looking ...
It has its own airport and is on the eastern edge of the Galapagos archipelago. Even so, San Cristobal is a well-guarded secret adventure vacation destination among travelers in the know. Why not join them? Staying and Eating on San Cristobal Planning a springtime adventure trip does not mean forsaking creature comforts. Hotel Miconia features ...
There is so much to see and do on a trip to Jamaica; sun bathing on the beach, swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling and the list goes on. With so much to choose from it can be a bit overwhelming and even though it’s all about the sun, sand and sea Jamaica also has some ...
Not all of us are lucky enough to live within striking distance of Napa and Sonoma, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t taste the fruit of the vine from the vine itself. There are plenty of good East Coast wineries. Sometimes, you’ll even get to meet the winery owners, who are often the winemakers ...
There are many cost effective ways to see Melbourne, Australia. Here are some handy tips for getting around and making day to day life in Aussie much simpler. 1. When booking your flight with Qantas, select your destination as Melbourne without a stopover where possible. Some stopovers can incur additional charges. Check for this when ...
Once found only in countries like Afghanistan, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan, Yurts have been traditionally used by the Nomadic peoples of Central Asia. The frame of a yurt is made of wood, crisscrossed in a lattice for the walls, with a door-frame for access, and a crown to hold up the roof, which is attached by ...
The city of York in England is full of Roman and Viking history and there are many places of interest to visit. By day you can take a tour of York Minster and take tea at Betty’s Tearooms, but at night you can have a whole different experience. After dark in the back streets of ...
The Dutchess Wine Trail is a group of wineries located in the eastern part of the Hudson Valley’s beautiful Dutchess County. Whatever season you choose to visit in, traveling the back roads of Millbrook, Clinton, and Red Hook, where the wineries are located, is a ramble every wine lover should experience. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery ...
Ever since the Titanic, people have wondered if they are safe on a cruise. Despite many technological advances, there continue to be disasters on cruise ships. Cruise Ship Disasters There are many disasters that can happen at sea. A passenger on the Carnival cruise ship Holiday went overboard. The engines aboard Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess ...
Five years ago, buying wine in Bangkok, Thailand was something people just didn’t seem to do. Wine shops in Bangkok were difficult to find, imported wine was expensive and Thai wine wasn’t very good. Fast forward five years and, oh, how times have changed. Wine shops are popping up all over Bangkok with a selection ...