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Lumbini: the Buddhist Mecca
Written by Srinidhi RV Lakhanigam ·
It was my long standing desire to ride across the snowy Himalayan ranges on my motorcycle and after a long time of planning holidays, finances and logistics, I was well on my way towards the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. I rode my bike into Sanauli village in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populated state on the busy Indo-Nepal border. Though a small, largely underdeveloped one-street town, Sanauli offers all the services that a tourist would possibly need: money changers, travel agents, import-export agents, cyber café,... [Read the full story]
Camera Talk
Camera Talk: News 5/9/08
Written by ITKT Media Partner ·
Montserrat hosts photographic workshops
Montserrat, West Indies – May 9, 2008 – Montserrat’s deserted sand beaches, green valleys and lush rainforests offer a picturesque backdrop for photographers seeking that one-of-a-kind shot. Canadian photographer Tony Hadley, up-and-coming American photographer Matthew Murray and Carolyne Colby, an expert landscape and travel photographer will be hosting two photographic workshops this summer and fall. They will take place at the Turtle Bay Apartments June... [Read the full story]
Ecotourism
Going Green in the Galapagos
Written by ITKT Media Partner ·
Ecoventura is the pacesetter in responsible tourism to the Galapagos Islands. Through its core commitment to the ongoing sustainability of this fragile and at-threat ecosystem, Ecoventura is a case study for communities and regions seeking to discourage the negative effects of irresponsible tourism.
We invite our media friends to take a close look at this one small company that is “walking the talk” of sustainable tourism. Through an initiative of President and Owner Santiago Dunn, Ecoventura has spent upwards... [Read the full story]
Golf
Canada’s BC Wine Region
Written by ITKT Media Partner ·
The Wine Islands
Victoria, BC’s wine region, known as the Wine Islands , is the fastest growing wine region in Canada . It now represents one quarter of the wineries in BC. Ten years ago, there were only seven licensed wineries on the Wine Islands and today there are over 30. The wineries of the Wine Islands are reporting an increase in visitors over 30% per year for each of the last five years and cite active co-operation between the wineries and other culinary groups as a major factor for... [Read the full story]
Cuisine
New Chef at Bermuda’s 9 Beaches
Written by ITKT Media Partner ·
NEW CHEF JOSEPH DOLBY PRESENTS INTERNATIONALLY-INSPIRED CUISINE AT 9 BEACHES, BERMUDA’S ONLY ULTRA-CASUAL RESORT
Chef Joseph Dolby joins 9 Beaches as the resort opens for its fourth season, after a record year. Bringing his extensive culinary talents and training to Bermuda , Chef Joseph takes pride in the fact that everything at 9 Beaches is made from scratch. “We make our own breads, fillet our own fish & meats, and make all of our desserts in house.”
Chef Joseph earned his credentials at... [Read the full story]
Cruises
Cruise Denmark to Greenland
Written by ITKT Media Partner ·
Travel tip: Cruise the Atlantic from Denmark to Greenland
At the beginning of June, Albatros Travel is arranging a unique transatlantic cruise lasting 16 days from Copenhagen to Greenland via Bergen (Norway), the Faeroe Islands, Vestmanna Islands, Iceland, Cape Farewell and Kangerlussuaq.
The Danish travel agency uses the fine ocean-going vessel M/S Clipper Adventurer, which is fully equipped for North Atlantic cruises with stabilizers and a hull reinforced for sailing in ice-filled waters.
The voyage... [Read the full story]
ITKT Features Mexico
Expert Shopping in Oaxaca
The Méxican state of Oaxaca (pronounced wah-HA-kah) doesn’t just sound exotic to my ears, the name inspires thoughts of... [Read more]
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