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On-the-go Packing Tips
Sep 3rd
If you’re always traveling for business or even picking up at a moment’s notice for pleasure, here are some great tips to pack when you’re on the fly.
Universal Adapter: Have a universal adapter charged and at the ready always.
Airport Advantage: Know everything there is to know about your home airport. You might be surprised at the hidden gems you find. For example, a check out desk that is not jam packed just because it’s down an additional flight stairs. Say hello to people you see there often too. You never know when you might need a buddy to eek you More >
Witchy Woman
Aug 7th
Though considered evil, witchcraft is a fascinating subject to most. Though most witches were most often people who simply worshiped the sun and moon while tripping off of natural herbs, in ancient times they were connected to demonic activities like orgies, sacrifices, and even vampirism. Quite a thing to be condemned for!
Many Spanish towns were full of mysticism and witchcraft in the 16th and 17th centuries. During these times witches were accused of worshipping the devil, casting spells on people, and where often burned at the stake.
The town of Zugarramurdi is one such town where hundreds were accused of sorcery More >
The German Riviera. Get there.
Aug 2nd
What? Germany has a Riveria? On an island?! It’s true! The island of Sylt is a place you probably never knew existed until right now. It is stretched along 36 square miles of bliss and is known for its quaint beach cottages, fields of heather, and nudity. There are also to die for dishes at many of the celebrity frequented restaurants as well as designer shopping. Or to get away from it all, on the northern most point is the Alter Gasthof Inn. The inn has been serving regional dishes for over 200 years.
So why aren’t you there yet?
Sylt is More >
Operation Jellywatch
Jul 14th
Some animals like to hang in packs but none more so than the mauve stinger jellyfish. These slimy critters have been seen massing in millions for miles on end. In recent years, they have been making their way inland to Spanish beaches and are now slowly but surely heading for France and Italy.
What is causing these jellyfish to go from the ocean to the beaches? The rising ocean temperatures and over fishing have seen a decline in the number of jellyfish eating animals like sea turtles causing a population explosion. And this year the Cote D’Azur, particularly the beach of More >
Beer Cities of the World
Jun 26th
That title is like sweet music to our ears and soon to be sweet beer to our lips. After researching with those who have tested, tasted, and gotten wasted we’ve come up with the best beer cities in the world.
10. Mexico City: Corona, oh how we heart you! The most perfect summertime beer known to man is produced in Mexico City. Not into a lime wedge in your drink? No problem. The locale is also noted for their smooth, dark Negra Modelo lager, Dos XX golden lager, and Bohemia pilsner lager. Una cerveza por favor indeed!
9. Portland: Home to the More >
Monaco Expands… on Stilts?
Jun 2nd
Monaco is small – really small. Its entire population is only 33,000 but that doesn’t stop it from being the most sought after spot in the world by the rich and famous. It is one of the most expensive countries to live in as well as one of the most lavish. And it’s about to expand, thanks to good old stilts technology.
Now when we think stilts we think clowns swaying to and fro over us at a carnival. Well yes, it will go something like that minus the clowns and the swaying (we hope!). By using extensive oil rig technology, More >
Painting the Town Red
May 29th
This phrase becomes literal during Buñol, Spain’s La Tomatina. You see, it all began in 1945, when a group of rowdy youngsters taunted parade participants one hot summer day. One of the ‘giants’ on stilts took a tumble because of the debauchery. He then proceeded to get up and start roughing up the teens. A massive rumble in the village square ensued and luckily for La Tomatina, a nearby fruit stand became an armory as people launched fruits and veggies at anybody standing in their way. Though it was stopped by officials, a group of young people gathered again the More >
