Practical travel information for practical travelers
Each year, on July 6th, the San Fermin Festival kicks off in Pamplona, Spain. It’s a festival filled with tradition, one of them a crazy, adventurous, daring, and downright dangerous tradition. It’s the annual running of the bulls through the streets of the town. The running of the bulls originally started as a practical means [...]
When you’re thinking about places for an African safari, Namibia might not spring to the top of your mind, but after a little research you’ll realize that this coastal country offers a near perfect blend of wildlife eco-tourism and adventure. Namibia is a major destination for visitors looking for a wildlife and eco-tourism experience, and [...]
When it comes to thinking about an African safari, Kenya usually figures prominently on the list. There are plenty of day trips and sights to see in Kenya, although most safaris in Kenya center on one of the major areas, parks, or reserves. Amboseli National Park Formerly known as the Maasai Amboeli Game Reserve, this [...]
Today I have a guest post about a fascinating part of the world, Egypt. It offers so many things to see, do, and experience, it’s hard to know where to start. Amanda starts with diving in the Red Sea. —- When vacationing in Egypt there are countless wonders to capture the imagination. From the natural [...]
Adventure. It’s different things to different people. And when it comes to adventure holidays, those definitions are all over the map – literally and figuratively. Fortunately adventure travel has become broad enough to include everything from cultural interactivity to adrenaline pumping action in a way that lets travelers create an experience that they’ll never forget. [...]
Although my attempt to climb Mt Etna was not a huge success, I haven’t completely written off trekking holidays. I thought that trekking was all about climbing steep mountains and glaciers in adverse conditions, but that’s not actually not the case at all. Trekking comes in all sizes, shapes, and flavors, and is suitable for [...]
One of the things that I was excited to do in Sicily was climb Mt. Etna. At approximately 10,922 feet high, this largest active volcano in Europe was visible from the back deck of our villa. Every morning I’d take a look at how beautiful it was, it’s very top visible in the earlier morning [...]
Active travelers know that if they want to enjoy their favorite activities while on vacation that it may take plenty of advance planning. Whether you’re looking for a tee time, tennis lessons, or ski weekends, you’re going to have to do a little bit of research and planning. Here are a few pointers to keep [...]
Adventure travel is a hot travel niche these days, although perhaps for the Baby Boomer generation it trends a little more to the soft adventure than the rugged. And often, those busy adventure days are followed by a nice glass of wine, good meal, and a comfy bed. After all, there’s nothing wrong with wanting [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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