Glamping has become one of those increasingly popular travel industry buzzwords over the past few years. Combining the words “glamour” and “camping,” it’s a trend that has taken off as the rise of mass tourism has led more people to embrace the eco-friendly ethos of Responsible Travel. But what is glamping? How does it differ…
For more than 3,000 years, Mexico has celebrated Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. It is believed that during this annual holiday, which takes place Nov. 1-2, the souls of the deceased return to their families, ensuring that their memories and spirits live on. It’s a magical time to visit….
With the advent of digital and cell phone cameras, photography has become more affordable for the masses. Nowadays, almost anyone can be a photographer. And, of course, there is no better place to try your skills than on a safari in Botswana, Africa. A stay at Pangolin Chobe Hotel is designed around photographer needs and…
Trying to figure out the best time to visit to Europe can be confusing. Everyone wants to travel when the weather is nice, without fear of cold or rain getting in the way. Choosing when to go to Europe will have a large impact on your trip. It can easily break your experience if you…
Mary’s Oatmeal Fruitcake Christmas Cookies Recipe It would be impossible to overemphasize how much I love oatmeal raisin cookies. I may rarely eat oatmeal for breakfast, but for some reason when you put it into cookie form I simply can’t get enough. Mary’s variation on an old Martha Stewart Christmas cookies recipe is arguably…
Killarney Plaza Hotel is set in the heart of Killarney, a town on Ireland’s famed Ring of Kerry, and it’s a stone’s throw from Killarney National Park. This 198-room property is one of the more expensive hotels in the area, but its excellent in-town location, comfortable rooms, parking garage, and “leisure center” with indoor pool,…
As overtourism (the seemingly inevitable result of mass tourism) continues to wreak havoc on popular summer travel destinations around the world, more and more travelers are seeking out less destructive alternatives. If you’re wondering how you can travel more responsibly this summer, why not consider camping? Spending time in the great outdoors allows you to…
I’ve been to Romania a couple of times. I had plans to get back there this year at some point, but it was not meant to be. So I hit up a local expatriate who is living there now to give us the rundown on the cost of living in Romania. Violeta Metai lives in…
Pull out one Andrew Jackson and two George Washingtons and you’ll be on the fast track to cut your living expenses in half—or more. That one small purchase could be all it takes to get you on the path of living well for for far less money than what you’re spending now. The second edition…
Any time spent in Fredericksburg in the Texas hill country is always a good time. An abundance of shops, art galleries, fine dining establishments, and the charm of 1900s limestone architecture, not to mention a plethora of wine-tasting opportunities, all combine to make Fredericksburg a rewarding destination. A stay at the Cotton Gin Village…
