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Spanish Restaurant Cooks Food Over Live Volcano
March 22, 2012 | Eco-Travel, Food Lovers, Travel News | Read More
There’s nothing like grilled chicken right off the volcano.
What? You have yet to experience volcano-grilled meat and fish? Well, it’s time for you to hop on the next flight to the Spanish island of Lanzarote and make a bee-line for the restaurant El Diablo.
That’s because architect...
Postcard Perfect: Sunset at Mont Saint-Michel – Normandy, France
March 16, 2012 | Featured, Postcard Perfect | Read More
The tidal island in Normandy, France where Mont Saint-Michel now stands had been used since the 6th century as a military fort, before becoming the home of the Saint-Michel monastery in the 8th century. But it wasn’t until the 11th century that the iconic Romanesque abbey was built on the island,...
Postcard Perfect: T’ai-Chi on the Bund – Shanghai, China
March 16, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
The Bund refers to a portion of Shanghai’s waterfront that runs along the banks of the Huangpu River. The 52 building and many wharves in this area are some of the most beloved tourist spots in Shanghai, and it’s easy to see why. Art Deco, Gothic, and Romanesque architecture make for beautiful...
Softened Stance on Travel to Burma Leads to Boom in Tourism
March 15, 2012 | Culture/History, Travel News | Read More
If you were thinking about heading to Burma during your next vacation, you aren’t the only one.
It turns out that everybody and their mom has decided to hop on flights to the country since Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the democratically elected Burmese government, softened her stance on...
Postcard Perfect: The Boston Skyline
March 15, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
New England’s cultural and economic capital is also one of America’s oldest and most well-rounded cities. Founded in 1630, Boston’s long relationship with the Atlantic Ocean and the Charles River (pictured here) make it a hub for marine recreation, gastronomy, and transportation....
Posh Spice is the Newest British Ambassador
March 15, 2012 | Travel News | Read More
In case you weren’t sure if you wanted to visit Britain anytime soon, the British tourist board is hoping Victoria Beckham’s never-smiling face will seal the deal.
Yep, Beckham is the newest ambassador to get people worldwide thinking, “yes, I definitely want to visit the country where...
Postcard Perfect: Spider Sculpture, Tokyo
March 5, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
The amazing spider sculpture shown above is the work of artist Louise Bourgeois, and is one of the largest sculptures ever made.
Over 30ft high and 33ft wide, a version of the spider named ‘Maman’ can be found in different locations throughout the world, including this one at the Mori Art...
Google Maps Invades the OCEAN
March 5, 2012 | Eco-Travel, Travel News | Read More
If you’ve been wondering how to get to back to that one spot in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef, you’re in luck. Google Maps has expanded its reach.
According to Jaunted, University of Queensland Global Change Institute and Underwater Earth have teamed up with Google to provide photos...
Postcard Perfect: Tree in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts
March 5, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
Founded in 1831, the Mount Auburn Cemetery marks a transition in colonial-era burial traditions. It is known as, “America’s first garden cemetery” and features an astounding array of flora, including around 700 varieties of trees.
This National Historic Landmark is located just outside...
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