The best travel tips that you need to know about, fresh new travel stories for August 10, 2011.
London chocolates to travel for. Indulge! Oh no! I missed Chocolate Day. It was July 7. No wait. U.S. Chocolate Day is October 28. Whew. I never knew such a day existed but now that I do, I sure don't want to miss it. This news comes to me via a fellow travel writer's site, Travel Diversions with Doreen. I write a blog on solo travel. Doreen writes one on traveling for chocolate.
A Ramble Through Las Ramblas (Barcelona, Spain) The 1.2 kilometre Las Ramblas is the most famous street in Barcelona, and in particular the south contains some of the city’s most unique tourist attractions. Many people don’t realise that this tree-lined boulevard is actually made up of five inter-connected streets, which stretch all the way up from the marina at Port Vell to Placa Catalunya in the northern end.
Blissful luxury in Costa Brava The El Baix Empordá region of the Costa Brava is a stunning corner of Catalonia. About a two-hour drive north of Barcelona, the Empordá is a region of gentle rolling hills, quaint medieval villages, rice fields and mile after mile of fruit orchards and cheery sunflowers. The cities of Girona and Figueres lie to the west of the Empordá whilst at its eastern border, the beaches, fishing villages and serene coves of the Costa Brava await.
The #1 Way to Remember Your Trips Better In This Modern Travel Age Are you using Traditional Photo Albums to remember your trip experiences? Is your free/outdated personal travel blog not designed your way? Are you struggling to get lasting impression of your trips with your friends and family? Are you looking for ways to ramp up your happy trip memories and retain your best impression with friends and family, in this modern travel age?
I Heart My City: Gary’s Minneapolis In 2007 Gary Arndt packed up and set off to travel around the world. He hasn’t stopped since, visiting over 100 countries and launching his popular Everything is Everywhere blog. But before he began life as an intrepid world traveler, Gary had roots in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Today, city lovers, he gives you an insider’s tour of this Midwest metropolis.
Is Amsterdam a good choice for a family vacation? Earlier this year I was talking to my beau about visiting Amsterdam. Or should be wait until we have kids? Then, the first things to come in our mind were the Red Light District, the museums, the cafes and the architecture. How could a city known for its guilty pleasures be a good destination for a family vacation?
THE KINKIEST CITY IN AMERICA IS ROSELAWN, INDIANA. WAIT, WHAT? When you think of “kinky” cities in America, what comes to mind? Vegas? New Orleans? NYC? Well, those places all PALE in comparison to the kinkiest city in America…Roselawn, Indiana. No, really. The website AlterNet.org has compiled a list of 10 of the kinkiest cities in America, based on the number of strip clubs in the city, kinky festivals, Internet searches, and plain ol’ reputation.
Five Ways to Help Your Car Survive Extreme Heat While many drivers gear up for winter, AAA also recommends preparing your vehicle for summer driving, particularly in parts of the country with extreme heat. Here are preventive maintenance steps that can help keep your vehicle running smoothly:
