September 3rd, 2010 | Tags:

Europe has some fantastic scenery, without a doubt.  The beautiful blue Mediterranean, the incredible architecture of Prague, the snow peaks of Switzerland.  Ireland is a green (and wet) paradise in itself, but today I’ve got a great hiking suggestion but only for those with good fitness and good boots: The Cliffs of Croaghaun.  So if you’re [...]

September 2nd, 2010 | Tags:

If you have an early departure or late arrival at Glasgow International Airport in Scotland, not to be confused with Glasgow Prestwick Airport, you’ll need somewhere to stay close to the airport.   I’ve only included Glasgow Airport hotels which are within walking distance to the terminal and receive at least 75% in verified (i.e. [...]

September 2nd, 2010 | Tags:

You have to be fairly quick off the mark if you want to book a place at the renowned Sydney Seafood School (SSS) at the Sydney Fish Market. Most of the September classes are already fully booked. So get your skates on and book your plaice soon (sorry!) if you want to book for [...]

September 2nd, 2010 | Tags:

Heading off to France and can’t remember your “s’il vous plaît” from “je voudrais”? Was that deux or douze euros? Did she tell me to turn right or left? Before I jetted off to France for the semester, I knew that I would have to do something to practice my French. I needed to review [...]

September 2nd, 2010 | Tags:

By Patty Hodapp
Deputy Editor
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I had no idea life under the wavy ocean-surface was so fascinating until I visited the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. For example, the center is home to a special, small square aquarium tank that houses a very dangerous venomous marine creature called the “lionfish”. The lionfish, also dubbed the Turkey Fish, Scorpion [...]

September 2nd, 2010 | Tags:

As the history fan approaches the port of Naxos Town standing on deck the ferry, he or she will rejoice: it can already be seen from a distance that nearly 2000 years of history represented by some stunning monuments, can easily be explored and enjoyed within walking distance of each other. Sure, some legwork is [...]

September 2nd, 2010 | Tags:

(This is a guest post by tourism expert, Mom and all-around great gal Sarah Page. Part One of  her kids in Colorado series is here.)
Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park
If you love the mountains, then Rocky Mountain National Park is the place for you.  I’ve traveled a fair amount, and this is still one of [...]

September 1st, 2010 | Tags:

The French island of Corsica is said to be one of the best places to visit in Europe for diving. Partly because the island is also renowned for its golden sandy beaches and crystal clear, blue sea. In striking contrast to this stunning coastline, the island’s interior has some rugged mountains that provide wonderful and [...]

September 1st, 2010 | Tags:

My story about scuba diving in Indonesian Borneo is now out in EZ Dive magazine – exploring the islands of Nabucco, Kakaban, Derawan and Sangalaki – and the hidden reef of Palau Sambit

EZ Dive Magazine – Pearls Of Borneo article

Back in May I did a trip on the Tambora liveaboard to explore the coastline of [...]

September 1st, 2010 | Tags:

Jumping off of Mt. Etna in Sicily

At the age of eighteen, I was self-diagnosed with a serious addiction. This obsession eventually consumed my entire existence. For the last six years, I have refused to fight this addiction and instead embrace and accept it as the definition of who I am. My name is Kristen Jacobson, [...]