The Best of the West Most visitors to Ireland follow the path of their travel agents and see some of the most incredible sights imaginable – The Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, the wonderful town of Killarney. They’ll even take a jaunting car ride (pony and cart) into the … Read more
City of Hidden Giants By Mike Flemming and Jaime Steele of Belfast Creative Agency Say Belfast to most people English speaking or not, and perhaps an image of war-torn strife springs to mind. But say it to anyone who’s been to the city in the past few years and they’ll … Read more
Cologne is a city of contrasts. Germany’s most catholic city is also one of its most progressive. Founded along the Rhine River as a Roman settlement in 38 BC, Cologne has managed to stay relevant through more than 2,000 years of history, culture, and artistry. Germany’s fourth largest city celebrates … Read more
Corsica is a large, oval-shaped French island in the western Mediterranean. Its jagged granite spine rises from the blue sea about 100 miles southeast of Nice, but centuries of geographic isolation have allowed Corsica to develop a distinct culture. For the traveler this lends to the island a more exotic … Read more
A Day in Saint Germain des Prés There are few neighborhoods in the world as famous as Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and even fewer that have managed to maintain an elite status for as long and with as much elegance and style as this one. When I was living in Paris, I was … Read more
Off the Beaten Track Enough can’t be said about Florence. The birthplace of the Renaissance and home of historical heavy hitters such as Galileo, Dante and Machiavelli, the city’s cultural legacy makes it an awe inspiring must see for all travelers. While walking through the historic center, it’s obvious that … Read more
Where Culture Meets Relaxation Let me begin by saying that like so many people I’m fascinated with twins. I guess you could say that when I chose to go to Trinidad and Tobago, I was curious if these sister islands were “twin islands” like the “twin cities” of Minneapolis … Read more
Sister Islands The West Indies’ secret islands are filled with hidden wonders. St. Kitts and Nevis, part of the Leeward Islands, are like no other islands in the Caribbean. Their vibrant, lush vegetation are mixed together with a unique history and culture to provide an eco-tourism adventure along with a … Read more
Go West A vacation in Negril, Jamaica can be a life-changing experience. This westernmost island community blessed by nature is lush, and full of unexpected pleasures that are right in front of your nose. Staying tucked inside an all inclusive resort 24/7 with your every wish granted isn’t exactly … Read more
Saba: Unspoiled Caribbean Hideaway After years spent admiring the Saba’s mystic, cloud-covered mountain from afar, I thought it was time to visit this tiny island. I knew little about it, except for what I had read in some of St Maarten/St Martin’s tourist guides—the island was known for eco-tourism, … Read more
After years of traveling to the dual nationality island of St Marten/St Martin for a yearly respite from our hectic lives and after years of paying quite a bit of money on hotels, we finally bought a villa in the French Lowlands. For years we would fantasize about what life … Read more
Seventy-five years ago, when Belize was still British Honduras, Aldous Huxley wrote about it. “If the world has any ends, British Honduras would certainly be one of them. It is not on the way from anywhere to anywhere else. It has no strategic value. It is all but uninhabited.” Some … Read more
A Beginner’s Guide Imagine an idyllic coastline of tropical beaches and world-class surf breaks, backed by a gorgeous hinterland of smouldering volcanoes – and virtually no tourists. Throw in a handful of ravishing colonial Spanish towns and a dynamic capital and you’ve got El Salvador, one of the most enticing … Read more
Carrying a heavy assortment of colorful accessories, bangles and keepsakes she crosses the time worn street. “Business is business!” rings the anthem from the tiny, animated street vendor. Even at 10 years old, her style is relentless. Her beautiful Indian features break into a smile as if by rote … Read more
Uluru-Ayer’s Rock and Alice Springs: the Red Heart of Australia Catching the waves on one of its wide, picture-perfect beaches, it’s easy to forget that most of Australia is a vast wilderness of sun-blistered desert, an ancient world populated by a few hardy farmers and the continent’s first inhabitants, the … Read more