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Sunset Sunday – Bostan Abad, Iran

Sunset Sunday – Bostan Abad, Iran

by on August 18, 2013 in Guest Post, Sunset Sunday

Elin has traveled to many parts of the world many Americans don’t see. This week, she shares another sunset from her time on the road. Here is a sunset from Bostan Abad, Iran. Enjoy. An Adventure Inside Iran I guess all people who read the news are biased in their view on Iran. I was […]

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The Best Music Festivals in Spain

The Best Music Festivals in Spain

by on August 15, 2013 in Guest Post, music

For many years, tourists have been visiting Spain for its weather, cuisine, history and relaxed atmosphere. Increasingly, however, visitors are also arriving in the country in order to sample one of the many world-class music festivals available throughout the year. After all, wading through the mud and rain at established events in Northern Europe pales […]

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Sunset Sunday – Luang Prabang, Laos and The Mekong River

Sunset Sunday – Luang Prabang, Laos and The Mekong River

by on August 11, 2013 in Guest Post, Sunset Sunday

I met Marie in New York, where she apparently lives, but truth be told she is always traveling.  And for this week’s Sunset Sunday, she describes a sunset memory from Luang Prabang,  Laos.  Enjoy – Each day that I spent in Luang Prabang was full of lazy beauty and discovery.  Whether it was the morning […]

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Jamaica: The Beat of the Caribbean

Jamaica: The Beat of the Caribbean

by on July 26, 2013 in Destination, Guest Post

There’s no doubt that Jamaica stands apart from other Caribbean vacation spots. A strong African heritage remains today, in the cuisine, native identity and perhaps most strikingly, in the music. There are still the soaring peaks, jungle wetlands and idyllic beach resorts to make holidays here more than worthwhile. But the heart of Jamaica retains […]

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Sunset Sunday-Feeling at Home in Bohol Island, Philippines

Sunset Sunday-Feeling at Home in Bohol Island, Philippines

by on July 21, 2013 in Guest Post, Sunset Sunday

This week the sunset series heads to the Philippines for a sunset from the Bohol Islands. I met Kay, the guest post author, at a social event after the New York Times Travel Show earlier this winter. We started discussing her ancestral home and I quickly noticed her passion for her country, travel and also […]

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From Peaks to Shores-The Many Sides of Mexico

From Peaks to Shores-The Many Sides of Mexico

by on July 19, 2013 in Guest Post, Mexico Travel

Mexico is many things to many people, but if you’re planning a trip to the sun-kissed nation you can enjoy everything from a lazy beach vacation in touristy areas to a high-adrenaline activity break and rugged adventure off the beaten track. Visitors can marvel at a 1,300-year-old Maya palace in Palenque, trek through lush jungle, […]

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Sunset Sunday-An Approaching Storm in Austin, Texas

Sunset Sunday-An Approaching Storm in Austin, Texas

by on July 14, 2013 in Guest Post, Poetry, Sunset Sunday

I met Maria through twitter and probably through Sunset Sunday itself. She often shares her thoughts on the series and this week I am delighted to have her share one of her own images- an Austin, Texas sunset. And in her unique style she just whipped up a quick Haiku to accompany her photo: Cicadas’ […]

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The Leisurely Pace of Village Life in Cyprus

The Leisurely Pace of Village Life in Cyprus

by on June 27, 2013 in Destination, Guest Post

With some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean and an average of 340 sunny days per year in which to enjoy them, it’s not hard see why the tiny island of Cyprus attracts 2.4 million visitors each year. However, there is another side to the island and if you have landed on this […]

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