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Can You Slow Travel On A Short Trip?

I’m an avid fan of slow travel, travel speak for, well, traveling slowly. I’d much rather stay in one destination for a long period of time and really get to know the place and its people, than change locations every other day and “see more.” Sure, you may be physically viewing more, but in my…Read more...

The Benefits Of Traveling Solo Later In Life

Solo vacations can initially seem like a daunting experience regardless of age, but more people than ever are choosing this liberating option and that includes seniors and retirees. Coaxing a parent or grandparent towards taking those first travel steps can also be difficult, but explaining the benefits may just do the trick. A paid-for vacation…Read more...
azores

11 Reasons The Azores Should Be Your Next Trip

For those having trouble deciding where to go next, I recently returned from a trip to the Azores — a group of nine volcanic islands located 950 miles west of Lisbon, Portugal’s capital — and loved it. To be honest, I’d never heard of the destination before going (bad travel blogger!) and was shocked to…Read more...
sao miguel

Azores Exploration: An Epic São Miguel Road Trip

The first thing you’ll notice is the bright emerald green, lush flora coating mountains and plains, flowers adding a colorful contrast. What makes the scene extra striking is the steam that rises seemingly without reason from the ground, as if you’ve entered a hell’s paradise. It’s important to remember that São Miguel, also referred to…Read more...
sao miguel

Exploring Hydroelectricity Through Hiking On São Miguel In The Azores [Photo Essay]

There are over 20 designated hiking trails — not to mention 10+ unofficial ones — on the Azorean island of São Miguel, a must-add to your Portugal travel itinerary. If you enjoy the outdoors, it’s recommended to do at least one, even if you only have a little bit of time. This was the case…Read more...
provence

5 Must-Eat Dishes In Provence, France (Beautiful Illustrations Included!)

The food in Provence, France, is naturally tasty and flavorsome. It resembles more closely to the Italian cooking than the Parisian one. It’s simple, fruity, refreshing, and has to be savored with a glass of rosé. A full list of the many typical delicious speciality dishes in Provence would be too long; however, here are…Read more...
the chocolate room

Discover New York: Cocoa & Caffeine At The Chocolate Room

I’ve decided that I spend too much time in the same New York City neighborhoods — Bushwick, Williamsburg and the Lower East Side — and that 2-3 times per month I am going to venture to uncharted territories (aka neighborhoods I don’t know well) and just get lost. This past weekend I explored Carroll Gardens/Cobble…Read more...
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