Oaxaca

Imagine las vacaciones ideales: Disfrutar de las cálidas aguas del Océano Pacífico en hermosas playas, situadas junto a las comodidades y el lujo de los mejores hoteles del mundo, con campos de golf y piscinas espectaculares, así como un entorno natural de belleza incomparable… Recorrer las calles de una ciudad mágica de más de 400 años de antigüedad que cuenta con imponentes construcciones, únicas en el... [Read more]

Ethiopia Travel Information

Land
Ethiopia covers an area more than the size of France and Spain combined, and nearly twice the size of Texas. About 65 per cent of the land is arable, with 15 per cent presently cultivated.

Climate
There are two seasons: the dry season prevails from October through May; the wet season runs from June to September.

Topography
Ethiopia has... [Read more]

The Pastiche of Buckinghamshire

Talk to almost any local about England’s countryside and watch as a sweet glazed expression washes in, then my desire to visit ensues. Since I always want the fullest possible experience of any place I visit, I began to wonder how I might visit London but experience both town and country without losing too much time traveling between the two. Fortunately, Buckhinghamshire County located within an easy hour and a half... [Read more]

Happy Thanksgiving from ITKT

I have always enjoyed big delicious meals with cranberries, Mom’s homemade stuffing, and chatting with friends and family on Thanksgiving. However, while I watch the Macy’s Day Parade on television today, It would seem that much of the celebrations come from the perspective of the Europeans settlers of America. Sadly, this is only part of the story.

On this day of Thanks, I want to offer appreciation... [Read more]

“Tis the Season” in Aquapura Douro Valley

DOURO VALLEY, Portugal, November 20, 2007 – The five-star Aquapura Douro Valley, located in this burgeoning luxury and wine destination, celebrates the upcoming Christmas holiday with the “Tis the Season” package. The Douro region’s magical winter beauty and rolling hills lined with vineyards provides the perfect setting for a family holiday or a couple’s... [Read more]

Marble Elegance at Steerage Prices

You’ve heard William Shatner pitch for them. You’ve no doubt seen the pop-up ads on websites or read about them in newspaper travel sections. I’m talking about the travel consolidators such as Expedia, Orbitz, or Hotwire. Be it for airplane fares, rental cars, or in this case hotel stays, they get access to unsold inventory and pass the savings on to you. For this trip I chose to try Hotwire.

I’ll admit I’ve... [Read more]

Lights, Camera, Attraction

Lights, Camera, Attraction!! This is the subject of Cirque de Soleil’s, latest incarnation, Zumanity! This new Vegas show is not only unafraid to tempt your sexual... [Read more]

Cyprus, Facts at a Glance

Situated in the eastern Mediterranean, the island of the republic of Cyprus has attracted visitors for ten thousand years. Owing to its location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, its cultural influences are diverse, with historic monuments dating back to the ancient Greeks and a modern 20th-century lifestyle with some vestiges of the colonial legacy left by the British; Stone Age ruins and Roman amphitheatres... [Read more]

Holland’s “Art Cities”

In 2009 and 2010, the four largest cities in Holland will participate in a large-scale art and cultural event called ‘Holland Art Cities.’ As part of this event, the top ten museums in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht will join forces to create an unprecedented art spectacle. The Amsterdam museums the Hermitage Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum... [Read more]

Blue Shark Golf Opening

Nassau, Bahamas (November 13, 2007) – Greg Norman, world-renowned professional golfer and course architect, is poised to introduce his greatest work yet, Blue Shark Golf Club in Nassau, Bahamas. In his latest feat, Norman will wow players of all experience levels with modern... [Read more]

The Art of Vegas

Ahhh, Vegas, the one spot left on earth where anything is still possible and anything can happen. However the amount of activities one can get into capable... [Read more]

Songkran - A Thai New Year

Songkran was the most unique New Year celebration I’ve encountered yet. My first experience of the countrywide water fight took place in Hua Hin, a small coastal town just an easy drive from Bangkok (a 2 ½ to 3 ½ hour drive, depending on traffic). The typically reserved Thai people let loose for a few days and let the cold water moderate one of the hottest times of the year (April is typically the hottest month of the... [Read more]

Jeannie Boutelle

Jeannie Boutelle has a passion for the mountains and learning about other cultures. She lives in the flatlands of Chicago but uses it as a hub to explore mountain ranges and cultures across the world. A sales trader by profession she uses every bit of her spare time to... [Read more]

New Non-Stop from LAX to Puerto Vallarta

LOS ANGELES, CA - Mexicana Airlines, Mexico’s first airline has announced the launch of its new non-stop daily flight between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta effective December 2nd, 2007. With this new route, Mexicana now links Los Angeles with 11 important destinations in Mexico and will provide travelers with easier access to Riviera Nayarit, Mexico’s newest destination which extends for 100 miles along the coast,... [Read more]

Swiss Mounatain Golf, Spa, Nature

(Hong Kong, 2 November, 2007) – Shenzhen’s new OCT East ‘Swiss Mountain’ Eco Resort - centered around the 5-star Interlaken Hotel and Village - is now offering an attractive weekday golf package starting at RMB1,868 including an overnight stay at the hotel and a round of golf at one of the resort’s two 18-hole, championship golf courses.

The package is available from Sunday to Thursday from now until... [Read more]

Trekking up Baltoro in Pakistan

I had heard from trekking friends that the Baltoro Glacier, in the Karakorum Range in northeastern Pakistan, was one of the most beautiful places in the world. I just got back from there and they were right!

There are two mountain ranges, the Himalayas and the Karakorum, which contain all 14 of the highest 8000 meter (26,247 ft) peaks in the world. The Himalayas actually originate in Pakistan and can be seen from... [Read more]

Biking Stockholm (video podcast)

There is nothing better than an interview after several hours of bike riding around Stockholm, Sweden. Fortunately, I had a pro to work with. In this interview segment,... [Read more]