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The 7 Best San Francisco Parks to See on Vacation

2017-06-20

From stunning views to beautiful landscaping, these parks have something for everyone With more than 220 parks sprinkled throughout San Francisco, wherever you are, there’s bound to be at least one green space nearby. The parks’ views, flora and amenities are as diverse as the city itself, giving you seemingly endless options. But with so […]

4 Perfect Weekend Getaways Across the U.S.

2017-06-12

If you’re itching to slip away from the daily grind and embrace a change of scenery, there are plenty of enticing cities where outdoorsy activities, historic museums, picturesque nature walks and lovely hotels and restaurants are easily accessible. From an adventurous escapade out West to a culinary-inspired trip in the South, stress-free vacations await. Go […]

5 Tours First-Time Nashville Visitors Should Experience

2017-06-06

Discover the real Music City, and fall in love with this Southern charmer Explore distilleries, learn about iconic music venues and more. Nashvillians have never been accused of being bashful. In Music City, Southern hospitality is served up more often than homemade macaroni and cheese at the local “meat and threes” (regional restaurants that serve […]

7 Top Apps and Devices for Summer Travel

2017-05-29

Arm yourself with these useful tools to travel smarter. From a suitcase that charges your phone to cutting-edge noise-canceling headphones, these game-changing apps and tools aim to make travel easier. Whether you’re planning a beach break in a tropical spot or a city adventure or a far-off locale this summer, there are plenty of tech-savvy […]

Sightseeing in Cienfuegos

2017-05-09

La Perla del Sur or Pearl of the South, Cienfuegos literally translates to one hundred fires, however, the city receives its name from José Cienfuegos, Captain General of Cuba (1816–19). Truly immerse yourself in the city by visiting these 5 destinations. Castillo de Jagua The 18th-century Jagua Fortress lies south of Cienfuegos near the entrance […]

Barcelona – Travel VLOG

2017-05-09

Hey everyone, In this Barcelona Vlog, we get invited on a Spanish cracker commercial audition in the city. You also see some favorite areas in Barcelona, like: “El Born”, “The Gothic Neighborhood” and we eat at a cool vegan restaurant called “Raso Terra”. TRAVEL NOTE: ~This city is very easy to get around by foot, […]

Ultimate Guide to Cuban Cigars

2017-05-01

In 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived in Cuba to find the native Taino Indians lighting rolled leaves called “cohiba,” which they smoked after a ritual. Cohiba became adopted as the name for tobacco. Flashforward over five hundred years and tobacco trade and farming has spread globally. In 1966, the Cohiba cigar began as a private brand […]

5 Sensational Sites in Santiago de Cuba

2017-04-25

Situated on the south-eastern portion of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, the island’s second largest city and original capital, has a rich cultural history worth exploring. The journey through the city and to these five locations will give you new perspective. Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca The Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, […]

5 Magical Madeira Musts

2016-12-29

Sir Winston Churchill delighted in visiting Funchal, the capital of Portugal’s Madeira island. Magnificent views of the ocean with whales swimming complement the lush green vegetation that engulf the mountainous island. After heavy rain a mystical fog sets in and rainbows and waterfalls appear on the mountains. The city gained much of its prominence from […]

Salzburg – “If it’s not Baroque, don’t fix it!“

2016-12-20

The Sound of Music and Mozart’s birth place draw hordes of visitors to Salzburg and here’s why: Mirabell Palace & Gardens Much of the song ‘Do-Re-Mi’ from the Sound of Music was filmed in the Mirabell Gardens. In 1606 prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau built Mirabell Palace for his love Salome Alt. In 1661 Kaspar […]