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If you find travelling the world to be a rejuvenating experience, you don't have to strain your budget to stay young and kicking on the travel circuit. I'm sure you'll agree, It's a lovely planet we live in, and Lonely Planet guides can show you the best treats, eats and... Continue reading
Posted Nov 13, 2021 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
"One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." -Henry Miller Traveling is simply a brutality of humanity, it is when we travel that we see things for what they truly are and not how we imagined them to be. Traveling also lets our imagination run... Continue reading
Posted Nov 13, 2021 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
Chocolate shops are plentiful and the standard is always high. A fairly cheap option is Stef's on Breidelstraat (betweeen Markt and Burg). If you are willing to spend a little more, Chocolatier Van Oost on Wollestraat is a must for high-quality artisanal chocolate. Word on the street is, that you... Continue reading
Posted Nov 27, 2017 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
Bruges (Dutch: Brugge) is a town in Flanders, the northern part of Belgium. Relatively cosmopolitan and bourgeois given its compact size, it is one of the best preserved pre-motorised cities in Europe and offers the kind of charms rarely available elsewhere. Bruges is a postcard perfect stop on any tour... Continue reading
Posted Nov 27, 2017 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
Solvang is in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County in Southern California. The city is Danish-themed as if it were the Danishland section of Disneyland, since it was founded by Danish immigrants and quite a few Danish descendants live here. While the tourism industry does try to import... Continue reading
Posted Nov 24, 2017 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
Ciutat Vella (Catalan for Old city) is, as its name suggests, the oldest part of Barcelona. It includes buildings and attractions from all the city history and has the most important monuments (except the most famous modernist ones). The district is divided in four quarters: Barceloneta or Little Barcelona was... Continue reading
Posted Nov 24, 2017 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
Dear Friends, We would like to wish you a safe and Happy Halloween. Stop by our family friendly restaurant for dinner and fuel up on a healthy, hearty meal. You’ll need the energy for the trick or treating! This time of year reminds us of falling leaves, back to school,... Continue reading
Posted Nov 23, 2017 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
When people hear of Kenya, they think of lions and elephants and the wildebeest migration. Then they think of the Maasai, the sunny beaches and Mt. Kenya. After that they can think of whatever the media has made them believe to be great about Kenya, but few, if any, have... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2017 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
The Space Needle in Seattle is one of the most famous American landmarks, and is the most recognizable building in the State of Washington. Although it is not as tall as other legendary buildings, such as The Empire State Building in New York or Willis Tower in Chicago, the Space... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2017 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
Planning a holiday is a difficult task. A lot of things like money, flights, hotels and itinerary have to be kept in mind to make sure that you have a good and enjoyable trip. Booking a package tour is the best for people who want to have a memorable holiday... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2017 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
Everybody in the Brooklyn area appreciates just how breathtaking the new Barclays Center is and locals are excited to support their Brooklyn Nets play there. However, there is more to the Barclays Center than just exciting basketball and an attractive stadium. With several restaurants near Barclays Center, it can be... Continue reading
Posted Jan 11, 2015 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
Every country has its own sweets and desserts. Sometimes they are known mainly only in their country of origin, and sometimes they become quite popular through exposure in ethnic restaurants. Some Guatemalan desserts are similar in nature to ones in other countries, as with their Borracho cake. Many cultures have... Continue reading
Posted Jan 11, 2015 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
Trading pins at Walt Disney World, which began as part of the Millennium Celebration in 1999, has created a subculture all its own. The process is simple, fun, and interactive: you simply buy a Disney pin in the park (they range anywhere for $6 to $50) and then trade with... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2015 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
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With a fascinating landscape iconic for its striking contrasts, Paraguay is a top destination in South America. Steeped in history and beautiful vistas, Paraguay should be top on the list for anyone heading to the continent. There are a number of iconic landmarks that make the country a major draw.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2015 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
My time's limited... how do I choose?" Car rental is a hot topic for vacationers headed to Costa Rica. Recent research conducted by the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism (ICT) indicates that, after accommodations, renting a car is the largest expense, averaging $702 for an eleven-day vacation. The Internet is... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2015 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
(CNN) -- Whistler, Chamonix, Aspen -- the best known winter sports resorts have become that for a reason. Not only are the following places worthy of a December-to-February vacation, some are significantly cheaper. Lech Zürs am Arlberg, Vorarlberg, Austria The small resort of Lech-Zürs is about to get bigger. As... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2014 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
(CNN) -- It's been in continuous production since the 1950s but Volkswagen Brazil -- the last country where the vehicles were still being made -- ceases production of the classic Kombi van today, the last day of 2013. Rolling off the production lines in Hanover, Germany, until 1979 but continuing... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2014 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- I pitied the other tourists at the car rental lot at the Los Angeles airport: The sight of two Englishmen in their mid-30s sinking uncertainly into a white Mustang convertible is not pleasant. The car was not a natural fit for us. It was very... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2014 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
(CNN) -- Are you preparing to squeeze into your nonrefundable middle seat with no extra legroom and no lunch included for your next flight? As another busy travel year comes to a close, I wish for a better way to travel in 2014, even if the odds are about as... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2014 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 12, 2013 - Santa Barbara, CA: YoungJets, LLC, a boutique jet charter service, recently zoomed into the pages of the Santa Barbara News-Press Ultimate Gift Guide with its high-flying opportunity for the most exotic gift that represents the nature and creativity of the Santa Barbara... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2014 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
(CNN) -- When even the most secluded beach on the mainland is too crowded, there's always the option of renting a private island for your vacation. Really. Many would require every credit card you've got and more, but others are a little more within reach -- especially if you rent... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2014 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
(CNN) -- The big stuff moves us. And for many folks who appreciate the world's biggest airplanes -- that statement is true both figuratively and literally. For 23 years at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, aircraft mechanic John Taylor left his sweat and elbow grease on dozens of C-5... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2014 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
“Santa Barbara bed and breakfast provides family vacation ideas…” Cheshire Cat Inn is one of the downtown hotels in Santa Barbara that families choose because of its central location to Santa Barbara family activities. Visitors from all over the world come to Santa Barbara for the quintessential California summer vacation.... Continue reading
Posted Sep 18, 2013 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
Cheshire Cat Inn is an elegant Santa Barbara bed and breakfast that features eighteen elegantly appointed guest rooms, suites and cottages, daily breakfast and early evening wine/hors d’oeuvres,Jacuzzi suites, and attractive hotel package offers. This month the downtown Santa Barbara hotel reviewed and recommended three Santa Barbara museums. To ensure... Continue reading
Posted Sep 17, 2013 at Not Just Another Travel Blog
Coldwell Banker’s Barbara Reaume is an experienced Montecito realtor specializing in Montecito homes for sale. Barbara helps home sellers and home buyers navigate the sometimes tricky world of Santa Barbara real estate by providing both home buying tips and house staging tips. Santa Barbara real estate agent Barbara Reaume often... Continue reading
Posted Sep 17, 2013 at Not Just Another Travel Blog