Over a hundred sisters from all over the world live at the Holy Monastery of the Annunciation. The nearby Ormylia Foundation. runs the only monastic medical center in Greece, and a Byzantine iconography and cultural heritage research center.
Iceland is called the “Land of Fire and Ice" because you can see volcanos, glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and geysers in an area the size of Kentucky. You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Iceland, regardless of your interests.
Most people think World War II was fought on battlefields across Europe and islands in the Pacific. They'd be surprised to learn that one of the most violent naval battles was fought off the shores of the Outer Banks.
Cowboys are usually associated with the American West, but many people would be surprised to learn that there were cowboys in Hungary long before America was discovered.
Arizona is a mecca for lovers of Southwestern art. If you're looking for desert landscapes, Navajo rugs, handmade pottery, or Kachina dolls, you’ll find it all in Arizona.
Arizona is no longer the Wild Wild West, but the forever-symbol of America’s cowboys remains because approximately 400 wild horses remain as tribute to a bygone era.
On December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made history at Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Long trips that used to take weeks or even months now take a few hours because they believed the impossible was possible and refused to give up.
In 1941 the Nazis established a ghetto in Terezín and renamed it Theresienstadt. According to Nazi propaganda, Theresienstadt was a "model Jewish settlement," but it was really a way station and transit camp for Auschwitz and other extermination camps.
Do you know what Ike Turner, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash have in common? They all launched their careers at Sun Studio in Memphis, the recording studio that was started by the legendary Sam Phillips to give new artists a chance to make it big.
If you’re in Fredericton, New Brunswick during a weekend in late July and think you hear bagpipes, it isn’t your imagination. It’s the sound of laddies and lassies competing in strength, dance and music events at the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival. Learn more about all the events.
In ancient times, Thessaloniki was a major trading hub due to its location along the Roman Via Egnatia road connecting it to major commerce centers like Rome and Byzantium (now Istanbul). Today, visitors flock to popular sites to learn about its rich past..
Most people are familiar with Paul Revere, the Boston patriot whose midnight ride warned colonists of an impending British attack in April 1775. Few have heard of Betsy Dowdy, a teenager who saved North Carolina from the Redcoats along with Black Bess, her faithful banker horse.
With five awe-inspiring peaks, 2,908 acres of skiable terrain, and an imposing 3,398 feet of vertical drop, Breckenridge is a skier’s dream. But it’s also a mecca for travelers who don’t know the difference between a black run and a bunny hill—and don’t care.
If you travel anywhere in the West or Northwest, you'll have a chance to see a rodeo. I often see people understand the events or the scoring and don't know what to expect. If you go to a rodeo, here are some tips to help you make the most of the experience.
If you’re planning a trip to the Grand Canyon, you probably aren’t looking forward to the traffic. Ride the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams AZ to Grand Canyon Village, and avoid traffic jams and eliminate the headaches of hunting for parking spots.
The Brazos County Farmers Market serves hundreds of shoppers in Bryan/College Station and the surrounding area. It connects local farmers, growers and bakers with consumers and educates the public on the benefits of eating food grown and produced locally. Many vendors generate the majority of their sales through farmers markets.
The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library is one of 15 presidential libraries nationwide that commemorate former Presidents’ public service and lifetime accomplishments and provide a snapshot of their personal and family lives. Learn more about story our 41st President before and after his White House years.
When Mark and Jennie Jackson traveled, they enjoyed staying in bed and breakfasts so much they decided to open their own, the Cozy Rose Inn in Grandview, WA. All suites include premium amenities, gorgeous views of the Lower Yakima Valley and a scrumptious breakfast delivered to your room or private deck.
The Beach Street Inn was built in 1890 by the Skillen family when St. Martins was a thriving shipbuilding town. Now it's a bed and breakfast near the Bay of Fundy with 14 rooms and a nice restaurant. Some suites are named after shipbuilding families from way back when and others are named after ships that were built in St. Martins back in the day.
Tieton, WA was a prosperous town, but that changed when companies in the fruit industry automated crop growing and storage processes and “big box” stores moved into nearby Yakima. Anyone who saw Tieton a decade ago wouldn’t recognize it today. The town has come back to life, and It all started because an entrepreneur with a vision got a flat tire during a bike ride.
Many visitors to Tennessee flock to Nashville, Memphis, and the Smoky Mountains and most have never heard of Clarksville. So, they don’t include it in their plans. Surprisingly, it has enough interesting activities to keep them busy for days, especially if they’re interested in history. Learn where to find museums, caves, Civil War battlegrounds and pioneer villages to explore history.
On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated while standing on the balcony outside room 306 at the Lorraine Motel. The Motel is now the National Civil Rights Museum which chronicles the fight for civil rights including the lunch counter sit-ins, Rosa Parks and the sanitation workers strike.
Many people who have visited New Brunswick rave about the spectacular coastal scenery. The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world, and one of the best ways to experience them is by sea kayaking on the Bay of Fundy. I took a kayaking trip in St. Martin and sa spectacular scenery and sea caves.
New Brunswick offers much more than lighthouses, fresh-caught lobster, and sunset clam bakes. At Stonehammer UNESCO Geopark, visitors experience a billion years of Earth’s history and understand challenges communities face, such as mineral resource usage, climate change and water shortages.
Big Blend Radio podcasts feature must-do travel experiences throughout the world. In this segment, I was featured along with Gavin Booth," one half" of Couple in the Kitchen, and talked about my experiences traveling in New Brunswick, Canada and Northern Greece. Tune in to learn more.
The Philoxenia Hotel is the ideal place to stay to explore the Halkidiki Peninsula. It's located in Psakoudia a small coastal village along the Aegean Sea with an expansive beach, and offers accommodations for couples, families and groups of friends traveling together.
Much of Bridge of Spies was filmed in Berlin. If you're a fan of the movie or a history buff, read my article for a tour of Cold War sites in Berlin such as the Berlin Wall, Stasi Prison, Checkpoint Charlie and the Glienicke Bridge.
Visit a rainforest paradise filled with thousands of butterflies from all over the world. Meet over 70 different species face-to-face as you walk through the conservatory.
Learn about the mining and agricultural industries that spurred growth in the area during the 1800s as well as the archeology and history that goes back thousands of years.
You've heard the Christmas story hundreds of times. Now you can experience it by seeing the stars as the Magi and shepherds saw them on that cold winter night long ago.
Many scenes in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation were shot in Breckenridge, CO. Visit some of them with everyone's favorite dysfunctional family.
Cave Creek is a quirky, eclectic town near Phoenix where you'll see horseback riders along Main Street and bikers on the way to their favorite watering hole. Plan your visit now.
Around 86,000 horses live on nearly 28 million acres of public lands in 10 Western states. Meet some that live in the Salt River Valley and Tonto National Forest in Arizona.
During a 3-day press trip to Breckenridge, CO, we saw that the town offers so much more than world-class skiing. With Gold Rush history, Victorian architecture and alpine activities, and plenty of shops, galleries and restaurants it's impossible to be bored in Breckenridge.
You don't have to go to the equator to visit a rainforest. When you visit Butterfly Wonderland, you can get up close and personal with butterflies from all over the world. If you're lucky, you may even see one emerge from its cocoon.
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