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11 Dangerously Perched Cliff-Side Monasteries
June 4, 2012 | Featured | Read More
Placed on the tops of mountains, perched on steep hillsides, and nestled among sharp rocks, the precarious location of these monasteries offered protection from invaders and the chance for worshipers to feel close to god. By modern-day standards the construction of such compounds seems daunting –...
The Versatile Gorillapod for Photographers who Travel
June 4, 2012 | Gear Guide, General | Read More
Lightweight but durable, flexible but stolid, the Gorillapod has virtually revolutionized the concept of a tripod. Ideally suited to self-timer photography, Gorillapods are easily transportable, and the flexible legs can be molded securely around just about any object that’s convenient or close by....
Day Out at Danish Derby
June 4, 2012 | Around the World, Denmark | Read More
The historic and relaxed surroundings of Copenhagen Racecourse Klampenborg Galopbane provide the framework for a day at the races when the Danish Derby takes place here on Saturday, June 24th.
Located north of Copenhagen on the edge of royal hunting forest Dyrehavsbakken and close to Belle Vue Strand,...
New Mega Yacht is Out of Control – and Can be Operated by an iPad
June 4, 2012 | Offbeat, Travel News | Read More
Looking for a new yacht? Well, you might have to wait a bit longer for this £15 million one. It seems its current owner is pretty happy with it.
And who wouldn’t be ecstatic with a yacht that took five years to build, and includes a hull built from glass and the ability to be controlled by an...
Postcard Perfect: Dallol Volcanic Crater in Northeastern Ethiopia
June 1, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
Located in northeastern Ethiopia, the Dallol volcanic crater is just one of many incredible geological formations in the Danakil Depression. At 150 feet below sea level, Dallol is the lowest volcano on the earth’s surface and its high concentration of salt gives it an absolutely alien appearance....
Nintendo Introduced to Visitors of the Louvre
May 31, 2012 | Travel News | Read More
Okay, so it’s not Nintendo, exactly. It’s just a game that looks a whole lot like Nintendo by the makers of Nintendo.
Musée du Louvre officials have decided to bring the old art museum into the 21st century with their new hand-held devices that help guide visitors around the palace. They’ve...
Postcard Perfect: Hotel Region, Montpellier
May 31, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
In the southern French city of Montpellier, many of the hotels have medieval roots, with updates being made during the 16th and 18th centuries. Beyond the hotels, the city itself is full of rich European history, from housing one of the oldest universities in the world, University of Montpellier, to...
8 Cool Swimmin’ Holes for Hot Summer Days
May 23, 2012 | Featured | Read More
The best North American swimming holes.
Hard Days and Soft Nights in Tucson
May 23, 2012 | Featured | Read More
When it comes to destinations for long weekend getaways in the western U.S. with a healthy combination of active pursuits and a dose of luxury, there are lots of usual suspects. For west coasters, it’s Palm Springs, wine country, Tahoe, Santa Barbara, Bend, Hood River, and Whistler. For mountain-staters,...
The Most Ridiculous Things You Can Buy with Airline Miles
May 21, 2012 | Offbeat, Travel News | Read More
You probably believed that you could only use airline miles to pay for flights, hotels, or rental cars. Au contraire.
Airline miles can apparently be used for so much more according to a newly published study. Thanks to Idea Works, a marketing research company, we now know exactly what those miles...
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