You’ve heard of the wonderful things to do when vacationing in Tuscany, but where is Tuscany? The region of Tuscany, according to VisitTuscany.com is made up of 10 provinces: Florence, Arezzo, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, and Siena. The capital is Florence and in Italian, Tuscany is Toscana. A first timer to the region ... [Read more]
Jakarta is truly Asia's melting pot of cultures and cuisines. It is also the economic, political and educational center to Indonesia’s 261 million people from a chain of 17,000 islands spreading from the Indian to the Pacific oceans. There’s never been a better time to visit Jakarta, the most overlooked city in Southeast Asia. During my three-week ... [Read more]
Fresh seafood, craft beer, locally harvested produce, and game meat are some of the delightful foods you can try when visiting the Baltics. Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, often referred to as the Baltics are located in the northern region of Europe and on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea. One-third of the land is forest area, and there are about 7,000 ... [Read more]
One of the most common myths about visiting countries in Europe is that it's pricey compared to countries in Asia and South America. The fact of the matter is if you go beyond places in Switzerland, France, and Great Britain you’ll get more mileage for your euro. Europe has 50 countries - countries in the Balkans and Eastern Europe will fit the bill for ... [Read more]
As a veteran surf bum, I know in my heart that our sport is best learned over a (very) long sabbatical spent at a sleepy tropical beach. But if real-life responsibilities prevent the whole family from going on extended surfari, kids and adults can still get acquainted with the sport through the next-best thing: surf camps, which offer immersion in the ... [Read more]
When we hear about California, it’s usually concerning celebrities or beach side fun, but this state is actually one of the most diverse and visually appealing locations in America. This is due to the presence of countless different types of landscapes, climates, and tourist attractions. The best places to visit in California lie within ten of its ... [Read more]
