Browsing All Posts published on »June, 2008«

California’s First Stop For Wine Lovers: Family-Run San Antonio Winery

June 30, 2008

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Especially aimed to all lovers of wine and good food, today’s first post takes you to Los Angeles’ only working winery.

What Are Your Favorite Parks?

June 29, 2008

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When arriving in a new place, I often check if there are any good parks in the area. So far my favourite is New York's Central Park, followed by the lakeside parks in Zurich, and Holland Park in London.

Win Popular Books in Travel Mishaps Story Contest

June 26, 2008

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When we travel, things don't always go as planned. Have you ever experienced miserable mishaps or disasters abroad?

Get a Full Refund if Rain Ruins Your Vacation

June 25, 2008

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In early June, Priceline.com announced the launch of their Sunshine Guaranteed program powered by San Francisco based WeatherBill.

Enjoy Madrid with a Different Point of View

June 24, 2008

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Madrid, Spain's capital city is one of the most vibrant, energetic and beautiful European cities, full of colours and friendly people.

An Offline Week

June 24, 2008

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I remember the warm summer nights when we sat on our porch in Halmstad, watching the dark sky light up from lightning. I loved it; couldn’t understand how my cousin could be afraid of something so beautiful. Last Monday, I realized why. When we watched lightning from afar, it was nothing else than beautiful. We [...]

Mbalax to Move Your Body and Soul

June 15, 2008

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Just discovered this new artists, Ami Collé. I love her voice and the rhythm of Mbalax, a popular dance music of The Gambia and Senegal.

Spend the Summer in Portland

June 13, 2008

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Summer's heating up and it's not too late to think about where to chill out over the 4th of July weekend. Portland, Oregon, is the perfect place!

No Man’s Lands: One Man’s Odyssey Through the Odyssey

June 12, 2008

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NPR correspondent Scott Huler's fifth book No Man's Lands: One Man's Odyssey Through The Odyssey hit the book stores in April and received rave reviews from the press.

What is Good Group Travel?

June 10, 2008

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Last month, I wrote a guest post about Solo Travel vs. Group Travel at Nomadic Matt’s Travel Blog.

Discover an Island Paradise

June 10, 2008

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There's something about islands. Maybe it's the idea of a limited, knowable place with definite boundaries. Maybe it's the idea of an isolated place, cut off from the cares and worries of the rest of the world.

Win a Once-In-A-Lifetime Family Adventure with Grandparents.com

June 9, 2008

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Grandparents.com has launched a fun contest designed to cast a lucky family in its upcoming and inaugural "Grandest Adventures" online reality series.

Car Free Cities: The Solution For a Better Environment

June 9, 2008

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June 16-20, 2008, Portland hosts an international conference to promote urban cycling and other alternatives to build carfree cities of the future.

Westin Verasa Raises the Appeal of Downtown Napa

June 6, 2008

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Not only Sex and The City's Mr Big sees the attractiveness of Napa Valley.

Explore the Best of Maui with Wailea Beach Villas’ Private Adventure Guide

June 5, 2008

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Thanks to a private adventure guide, guests of the exclusive residential resort Wailea Beach Villas on Maui, Hawaii, can explore the best of the island's environments and outdoor activities.