Archive | March, 2008
Recommended Blogs

Recommended Blogs

A big thanks to everyone who have commented on Travel Blissful since I started blogging about a year ago. I linked to some of your blogs below. Uptake Blog (formerly Kango) – My first choice for good content on family travel in the U.S. Go Visit Hawaii – Great advice, news and reviews from Hawaii. foXnoMad – “The stopping [...]

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Life As Canvas: Ten Best Sights

Life As Canvas: Ten Best Sights

I just came across the blog Life As Canvas written by travel writer Bonnie Caton during her six months trip in Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Thailand. I was amazed by the beautiful pictures from her last post Around the World on a Technicality. The photos of her ten best sights sum up her journey and almost [...]

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No Matter Where You Are, Keep Running

No Matter Where You Are, Keep Running

For me the beach holds first place as the best location to run, almost beaten by the experience of seeing a foreign city wake up during a morning jog. Running along a trail outdoors isn’t that bad either. Or over the waves in the sea. In the park. With your dogs. Up the stairs. On asphalt. In the gym. Or like crazy. [...]

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Nashville, Tennessee: Awesome April in Music City

Nashville, Tennessee: Awesome April in Music City

Even though a song by a homeless man in a street corner might linger in your mind a long time, it probably doesn’t beat the spectacular celebrations of the spring’s arrival in Nashville. The city officially named April “Awesome April in Music City” and for the sixth year in row, visitors can expect festivals, award shows, concerts and exhibitions. “It’s going to [...]

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Happy Semana Santa!

Happy Semana Santa!

Happy Easter! Or Semana Santa as they say in Latin America. If you are curious about how people celebrate the Easter holiday on other continents, check out Easter Around the World.

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How to Get Up to 10% Off Travel Costs!

How to Get Up to 10% Off Travel Costs!

Kathryn Vere knows exactly what to do once you have settled on a destination.

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Swim with Dolphins by Porpoise Bay on New Zealand

Swim with Dolphins by Porpoise Bay on New Zealand

One of my favorite TV series as a kid was Flipper with Jessica Alba. I watched every episode and dreamed about swimming with dolphins and live near the ocean. One year, when seeing a dolphin show at a nearby Zoo, I even thought about becoming a dolphin keeper. There are many places in the world where you can swim with dolphins. Porpoise [...]

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When to Travel Where

When to Travel Where

In a world with extreme changes in weather, hot and humid summers, heat waves, cold winters, winter storms, strong winds, monsoons, and nature catastrophes such as tornados and floods, it’s not only a question of where to travel but also when to travel. Below you can see some countries and regions that are almost always safe bets depending on [...]

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Jazz in London, Fashion Show in Paris, Art in Madrid and Seville Cathedral

Jazz in London, Fashion Show in Paris, Art in Madrid and Seville Cathedral

Who doesn’t like free events and places with free entrance? Luckily, Europe has a lot of them. In the lobby to the National Theatre in London you can listen to live music (often jazz) Monday to Saturday evenings. Upcoming artists include the Japanese singer Eriko Ishihara, Pete Letanka, Gustavo Marques and classic jazz and soul vocalist Julie KcKee. Find more information [...]

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Djurgården: The Best Green Area in Stockholm

Djurgården: The Best Green Area in Stockholm

If you ever travel to the Swedish capital Stockholm, don’t miss visiting Djurgården. Djurgården is a huge recreation park area attracting millions of visitors per year. I love going there to take long walks, jog, cycle, or visit Skansen Zoo. The view from the zoo over the city is truly a beautiful sight during clear days.

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