Anne is a freelance writer and travel writer who has spent much of her life in southern Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa) and is now living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.
There is nothing quite like a spectacular fireworks display on the Fourth of July and, in partnership with the City of Henderson, M Resort Spa Casino will host a 15-minute display, starting at 9 pm. The extended fireworks display will honor and celebrate the Henderson community and neighboring Las Vegas locals and will start on Thursday, July 4 at 9 pm. Fourth of...
El Huerto de Juan Ranas is a restaurant and bar in the Albaicín area of Granada in Spain and is in the headlines after a client shared a copy of his bill on X (formerly Twitter). The bill has gone viral after the person who shared it showed how high the prices were. However, the owner noted that they offer “a global experience” which justifies the high prices...
Alaska is a hugely popular destination for cruises which has led to the locals getting fed up with the hoards of passengers coming ashore. In an effort to curb numbers, residents are now demanding “ship-free Saturdays” in Juneau to give them a break from the crowds. Due to this, a curb is being put in place in Alaska’s capital to avoid overtourism. Juneau makes new...
The dreaded word “overtourism” keeps appearing in headlines for many European destinations, but Portugal is doing something about this. Instead of packing out the popular cities and beaches with wall-to-wall tourists, Portugal aims to create the world’s longest circular hiking route, the 3,000 km (1,864 mi) Palmilhar Portugal (Walking Portugal). Are you up to it? Get...
La Playita, Cadiz Province’s inland beach is preparing to open for the summer. This remarkable inland beach is set near the hilltop white village (Pueblo Blanco) of Zahara de la Sierra and will keep its visitors cool for the long summer months. Dubbed La Playita, this forms part of the Arroyomolinos recreational area and opens on Friday, June 14, 2024. Zahara de la...
After the pandemic led to tough restrictive measures in Japan, the country is back in the minds and eyes of international travelers. Meanwhile, exploring the Golden Route sees 63 percent of visitors exploring this most famous Japanese tour. Find out more about the Golden Route below and make plans to follow this iconic route. Explore the Golden Route in Japan in 2024...
The National Amusement Park Historical Association recently ran a survey to reveal which is the favorite theme park. While “Disney” would likely come to readers’ minds, the top-most favorite theme park was revealed to be Dollywood. Meanwhile, that was followed closely by Disney World and Disneyland. Dollywood beats out Disney World and Disneyland as the favorite...
Spain’s air traffic control service Enaire at Malaga Airport is working with German company Lilium and other local businesses to fly passengers by drone to Marbella. This speedy and convenient service will transport passengers quickly to their destination without being stuck in the summer traffic. Take an eVtol aircraft from Malaga Airport to Marbella Passengers...
AmaWaterways is seeing an increased demand for their river cruises leading to the cruise line opening reservations for 2026 earlier than usual. As those who have cruised with AmaWaterways before know well, on each river cruise, guests enjoy regionally inspired meals, generous onboard amenities and a selection of included excursions with up to eight each day on some...
Across Spain, travelers can find many beautiful flights of steps including the Escalera Vía Crucis in Vizcaya, which has been a film set for many movies and TV series like Game of Thrones. Meanwhile, the iconic city of Seville in Andalucía is well known for its amazing architecture, its multicultural population and its many quaint winding streets and neighborhoods to...