xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Dude Ranch Colorado: As a little kid, did you ever dream of growing up to be a cowboy or cowgirl in Colorado? For most, this dream gets put on the back burner and other dreams get pursued. But now you can actually fulfill this dream and see what it feels to be a real …
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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>The Rocky Mountaineer is a luxurious way to visit Canada with all of its impeccable beauty. So forget about jam-packing your SUV for a long Canadian road trip and let the Rocky Mountaineer train take the wheel, literally. The Rocky Mountaineer gives travelers the opportunity to travel to “forbidden” places that are inaccessible by …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Batik Art in Malaysia: The Fabric of our Lives My western mind always has a problem wrapping itself around things it cannot understand. This was a new concept for me and I was interested to find out what it was all about. Entering the studio, immediately I was enamored by the skill of the …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>There is something special about Lithuania, one of the old Soviet Union countries. If you haven’t been here yet, you really should put it on your bucket list. Not too far from the capital city of Vilnius is a lake resort and historic town built on water known as Trakai. It is one of …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>As I continue my series of articles about the Baltic Capitals, the next one I am writing about is Riga, Latvia. You have probably never even considered Latvia as a destination to visit, as I hadn’t either. Despite how many times I’ve been to Europe, I had never really considered visiting the Baltic regions …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Five days in Queensland, Australia inspired by Vermeer! Have you ever had a trip that needed a re-do? You know, you are in some awesome place, on vacation, and somehow, things just don’t turn out how you envisioned it? That happened to me and I think I need a redo of Queensland, Australia! …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Have you ever thought about taking an outdoor adventure trip to Colorado Springs to unplug? Sometimes I think as a society we are so plugged in (24/7) that we often forget that we need to recharge our lives. With everything from nonstop social media and cell phone texts to 24-hour news, video games, and …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Along the Pacific Ocean, the resort city of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico invites you to stay at its luxurious Casas en Puerto Vallarta: the boutique Casa Velas. This typically warm weather resort city entices adults to skip out on their usual work day and spend some time under the fiery Mexican sun! Guests of what …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>There is so much to say about Positano Italy, and yet nothing you can say that will give you the true essence to explain what Positano and Postianto Beach are all about. It speaks for itself, without superfluous words. It is so stunning that it makes you hunger for more. I can say that …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>I watched out the large rectangular window and the massive television screen blaring Italian on the wall at the same time. Glancing back and forth, I could see where each frame of the movie had been filmed. The main actor would walk into the door that I had just walked through and then up …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Costa Rica is one of those countries that has it all, everything from beaches and volcanoes, to jungles and national parks rich wildlife. Places like the coastal area of Tamarindo are packed full of beach bars and tour guides ready to take you zip-lining and quad-biking. Meanwhile, tranquil towns like Puerto Viejo, on the …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>A trip to Jamaica certainly brings plenty of adventures, sunshine and turquoise waters, as well as some of the most delicious food you have ever tried. From its “ya, mon” vibe to its familiar reggae music playing in the background of most of the places you visit, the beat of these Jamaican folk tunes …